June 21, 2021 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
Last week Paul Doremus, Acting Assistant Administrator for Fisheries, issued a Leadership Statement announcing an update to our observer waiver policy. In summary, a vessel will not be eligible for release from observer or monitor coverage if a fully vaccinated observer or a quarantined/shelter in place observer is available.
Questions?
Contact Katherine McArdle, Northeast Fisheries Science Center, 508-495-2377
Media: Contact Allison Ferreira, Regional Office, 978-281-9103