Assessments
The MSC Fisheries Standard is used to assess if a fishery is well-managed and sustainable. More about how the standard is used, what is assessed and the process.
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                        Documents Published On Files Decision of the Independent Adjudicator: Decision 03 Jan 2020 1 files Directions for hearing: Directions 03 Jan 2020 1 files Notice of objection: Notice of objection 03 Jan 2020 2 files Notice of objection: Notice of objection 03 Jan 2020 2 files Public certification report 27 Dec 2019 1 files Public certification report announcement 27 Dec 2019 1 files Final report and determination 19 Nov 2019 1 files 
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                        Units of CertificationMSC UoC Number Species Gear type Ocean Area UoC-1866 Skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) Hooks And Lines - Handlines and pole-lines (hand-operated): Baitboats 41 (Atlantic, Southwest) 
 Public certification report and certificate issueDocuments Published on Files Public certification report 27 Dec 2019 1 files Public certification report announcement 27 Dec 2019 1 files 
 Final assessment report and determinationDocuments Published on Files Final report and determination 19 Nov 2019 1 files Final report and determination announcement 19 Nov 2019 1 files Objections File type Published on NoO_Leal Santos.pdf PDF (238.00 Kb) 03 Jan 2020 NoO_Leal Santos_additional information.pdf PDF (523.80 Kb) 03 Jan 2020 20191216_IA decision_Request for clarification.pdf PDF (134.70 Kb) 03 Jan 2020 20191219_IA decision_Notice of dismissal.pdf PDF (118.39 Kb) 03 Jan 2020 
 Public review of the draft assessment reportDocuments Published on Files Public comment draft report 17 Sep 2019 1 files Public comment draft report announcement 17 Sep 2019 1 files 
 Client and peer reviewDocuments Published on Files Proposed peer reviewers 14 Mar 2019 1 files 
 Fishery announcement, stakeholder identification and assessment team formationDocuments Published on Files Fishery announcement template 05 Jul 2018 1 files Other Documents File type Published on Stakeholder Announcement: 30 calendary day consultation period PDF (107.65 Kb) 09 Apr 2019 
 Timeline DocumentsDocuments Published on Files Assessment timeline 05 Jul 2018 1 files Fishery announcement, stakeholder identification and assessment team formation 20 Aug 2019 1 files 
 
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