This recommendation updates parts of the NEAFC control and enforcement system by adding provisions on port-state controls, data sharing, and modifying inspection forms. It aligns NEAFC procedures with the FAO Port State Measures Agreement and its Global Information Exchange System, including rules on sharing port denial information unless a country opts out. It also requires inspection reports to be published promptly online and sets a target for sharing inspection results through the global system by 2027. Additionally, it establishes an online application managed by the Secretary, clarifies responsibilities for completing forms, and updates the required reporting formats.
2026-01-01