Greater Atlantic Region Marine Mammal Authorization Program (MMAP) Certification
Current state or federal permit holders using gear types categorized as Category I or Category II fisheries (defined in the annual List of Fisheries) are automatically registered in NOAA Fisheries Service's Marine Mammal Authorization Program (MMAP) in the Northeast Region. Only those Category I or Category II commercial fishery participants registered under the MMAP are exempted from the Marine Mammal Protection Act's general prohibition on the taking of non-endangered /threatened marine mammals incidental to their fishing operations. Takes of endangered or threatened marine mammals are not authorized in the Atlantic.
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MMAP Certificate |
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Download 2016 MMAP Certificate
(requires free Adobe Reader).
If you have trouble downloading, please contact NMFS at 978-281-9328 to have a hardcopy mailed to you. |
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This certificate is valid from January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016. |
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Applicable Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean Category I & II Fisheries
Click here for the fishery definition reference guide or click on each fishery for more detailed information. Please note: "High seas" fisheries occur outside of 200 nautical miles.
Gillnet:
Longline:
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Trap/Pot:
Trawl:
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Seine, pound & stop net:
Other High Seas Fisheries:
- High seas Atlantic highly migratory species troll
- High seas Atlantic highly migratory species pole & line
- High seas Atlantic highly migratory species multipurpose vessel not elsewhere included (NEI)
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Additional Information:
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