Angler Registry Team
The Angler Registry team is in charge of creating a national phonebook of anglers to ensure that saltwater anglers are accurately accounted for. The team coordinates closely with the Operations Team, the Communication Team, and various work groups and reports directly to the Executive Steering Committee.
Documents
Registry Development Plan - The National Saltwater Angler Registry and State Exemption Program (“RegistryProgram”) has been established by NOAA to implement recommendations included in the review of national saltwater angling data collection programs conducted by the National Research Council (“NRC”) in 2005/6, and the provisions of the Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization Act, codified at Section 401(g) of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (“MSA”), which require the Secretary of Commerce to commence improvements to recreational fisheries surveys, including establishing a national saltwater angler and for-hire vessel registry, by January 1, 2009.
Registry Approach - Recommended Approach for Establishing a National Saltwater Angler Registry and State Exemption Program (“Registry Program”) pursuant to Sec. 401 of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
Preliminary National Standards for Survey Coverage and Basic Data Elements