CCAMLR-XXXVI | Meetings

Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Commission

Location:

Hobart, Australia

Meeting Start Date/Time:

Monday, 16 October 2017

Meeting End Date/Time:

Friday, 27 October 2017

Submissions Due

Friday, 1 September 2017 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)

Saturday, 16 September 2017 - 00:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

Schedule for the Thirty-sixth Meetings of the Commission and the Scientific Committee

The SCIC and SCAF agendas are available on their respective pages.

Members wishing to have papers considered by SCIC-17 or SCAF-17 may submit these papers to the appropriate agenda item on the agenda of either SCIC or SCAF. Agenda items 3 and 4 of the Commission are for matters brought forward from SCIC and SCAF.

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Meeting Documents

Documents

Document Number	Title	Agenda Item(s)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/01 More Info	Second Performance Review of CCAMLR – Final Report of the Panel Performance Review Panel Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	9.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/02 More Info	Proposal for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding to support capacity building in the GEF-eligible CCAMLR Members Delegations of Chile, India, Namibia, South Africa, Ukraine and the CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: In 2014, the Scientific Committee endorsed a proposal from South Africa that the Secretariat be tasked with developing a proposal for funding support from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) to build capacity among GEF-eligible CCAMLR Member countries to strengthen their participation in CCAMLR (SC-CAMLR-XXXIII, paragraph 10.30). This report updates CCAMLR Members on developments during 2017 Read More Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	12
CCAMLR-XXXVI/03 More Info	Examination of the audited financial statements for 2016 Executive Secretary Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/04 More Info	Review of the 2017 Budget, Draft 2018 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2019 Executive Secretary Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/05 More Info	Executive Secretary’s Report 2016/17 Executive Secretary Abstract: This annual report from the Executive Secretary, for the 12-months since CCAMLR-XXXV, is accompanied by an Implementation Report for the third year of the Secretariat’s Strategic Plan (2015–2018) and a report on implementation of the Secretariat’s Salary and Staffing Strategy during 2017. Consistent with the Commission’s decision in 2002, these documents provide, inter alia, a Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/06 More Info	Trade data analysis CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/07 More Info	Review of the Arrangement for the Access and Use of CCAMLR Vessel Monitoring System Data for Maritime Search and Rescue between CCAMLR Secretariat and Competent Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Ingrid Slicer (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/08 More Info	CCAMLR synthetic aperture radar satellite imagery project proposal CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Ingrid Slicer (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/09 More Info	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/10 Rev. 1 More Info	Relations with other organisations: Cooperation with RFMOs CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: This paper updates developments in relation to CCAMLR’s relations with organisations so far identified by the Commission for the development of a formal arrangement relating to cooperation. It includes a summary of the status of the establishment of formal relations with the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) and the South East Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (SEAFO) as Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/11 More Info	Report of the Intersessional Correspondence Group on Sustainable Financing for 2016/17 CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: A summary of the work undertaken in relation to tasks identified at CCAMLR-XXXV for the attention of the Intersessional Correspondence Group – Sustainable Financing (ICG-SF) during 2016/17 is presented. During this period, the ICG-SF received information from the Secretariat relating to the following tasks requested by CCAMLR-XXXV: issues associated with funding conveners to Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4.3
CCAMLR-XXXVI/12 More Info	EU proposal to amend CM 10-08 (2009) Delegation of the European Union Submitted By: Mr Luis Molledo Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/13 More Info	EU proposal to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Commission and the Scientific Committee Delegation of the European Union Submitted By: Mr Luis Molledo Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	8.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/14 More Info	Improvements to the CCAMLR inspection reporting system Delegations of the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand Submitted By: Ms Kylie Bamford (United Kingdom) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/15 More Info	Monitoring, control and surveillance undertaken by Chile during the 2016/17 season and comments aimed at improving the System of Inspection Delegation of Chile Abstract: During the 2016/17 season seven inspections of foreign fishing vessels were carried out by Chile, and one sighting was recorded. This document summarises the activities carried out in Subarea 48.1. From the work carried out by the inspectors, various comments have arisen that may contribute to the enhancement of the CCAMLR System of Inspection. Submitted By: Ms Macarena Quezada Approved By: Mr Julio Mendez (Chile) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/16 More Info	Ross Sea region marine protected area: consequential changes to other conservation measures Delegations of New Zealand and the USA Abstract: During discussions on the Ross Sea region marine protected area (RSRMPA) at CCAMLR XXXV in October 2016, it was noted that the implementation of Conservation Measure (CM) 91-05 would require revisions to a number of existing CMs (see paragraph 8.39 of the report of CCAMLR XXXV). CM 91-05 itself contains an obligation to revise CMs 41-09 and 41-10 (see paragraph 28 of CM 91-05). We Read More Submitted By: Mr Andrew Townend (New Zealand) Approved By: Ms Amy Laurenson (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	5.5, 8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/17 More Info	Draft conservation measure for an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area Delegations of Australia, the European Union and its Member States Abstract: A draft conservation measure for an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area (EAMPA) has been under consideration by the Commission since 2012. This paper presents a revised conservation measure articulating changes, including feedback provided by members, which continue to improve the proposal. The paper provides greater clarity on the proposal by explaining how existing conservation measures Read More Submitted By: Ms Eloise Carr (Australia) Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	8.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/18 More Info	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) data reporting CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/19 More Info	Proposal by France to support satellite surveillance in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegation of France Submitted By: Ms Olivia BELLEMERE Approved By: Mr Didier Ortolland (France) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/20 More Info	Proposal for a Climate Change Response Work Program for CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and Norway on behalf the Climate Change Intersessional Correspondence Group Abstract: The attached proposed Climate Change Response Work Program addresses the remaining Terms of Reference of the Intersessional Correspondence Group (ICG) to develop approaches for integrating considerations of the impacts of climate change into the work of CCAMLR (components of TORs 7 and 8). It aims to build on related work of the Commission, SC-CAMLR and its working groups, and to link with Read More Submitted By: Ms Eloise Carr (Australia) Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	7
CCAMLR-XXXVI/21 More Info	Establishing a formal coordination group for CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and the United Kingdom Abstract: Australia and the United Kingdom propose the establishment of a CCAMLR Bureau to coordinate the work of the Commission, Scientific Committee and relevant standing committees and working groups, among other benefits. This recognises the value of the Scientific Committee’s informal Vice Chairs and Conveners (VCAC) group in coordinating the work plan of the Scientific Committee. Furthermore, Read More Submitted By: Ms Amy Young (Australia) Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	9.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/22 More Info	Proposal to increase transparency related to fishing for research purposes targeting Dissostichus spp. conducted pursuant to Conservation Measure 24-01 Delegation of the USA Abstract: This proposal establishes a process for CCAMLR to increase transparency and documentation of research activities conducted under Conservation Measure 24-01 by adopting, annually, a conservation measure for research activities targeting Dissostichus spp. to be carried out under paragraph 3 of Conservation Measure 24-01 in areas with a zero catch limit or where directed fishing for Read More Submitted By: Ms Mi Ae Kim Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	8.1, 8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/23 More Info	Monitoring vessel traffic in the Ross Sea Region MPA Delegation of the USA Abstract: Paragraph 24 of Conservation Measure (CM) 91-05 addresses the monitoring of vessel traffic within the Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area (MPA). Flag States are required to notify the Secretariat prior to the entry of their fishing vessels into the MPA. Vessels conducting scientific research activities on Antarctic marine living resources (AMLR) in or transiting the area are encouraged to Read More Submitted By: Ms Mi Ae Kim Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	5.5, 8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/24 More Info	Proposal to modify Conservation Measure 10-05 to establish transparency related to the total catch, transhipment and landing of toothfish Delegation of the USA Abstract: The United States proposes to amend the CCAMLR electronic catch documentation system (e-CDS) and Conservation Measure 10-05 to better document the harvest and subsequent movements of Dissostichus spp. Under the current system, Dissostichus spp. are documented when they are landed by the harvesting vessel or by the transshipment vessel at landing. This proposal seeks to Read More Submitted By: Mr Jonathan Kelsey (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/25 More Info	A proposal to progress implementation of the CCAMLR SISO Review Panel recommendations Delegation of the USA Abstract: The United States proposes to revise the text of the CCAMLR System of International Scientific Observation (SISO) to implement certain recommendations of the SISO Review Panel and establish requirements and procedures to safeguard observers, including pre-deployment safety checks and emergency action plans. We also propose that the Commission adopt a non-binding Resolution to Read More Submitted By: Ms Mi Ae Kim Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	6
CCAMLR-XXXVI/26 More Info	Prohibition of finning of sharks caught in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegations of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, the European Union, Norway, South Africa, Uruguay and the USA Abstract: The delegations of Argentina, Australia, Chile, the European Union, Norway, Uruguay, and the United States propose to amend CCAMLR Conservation Measure 32-18, as proposed also during the 2016 annual meeting, to prohibit shark finning and require that all fins of any shark that is incidentally caught and that cannot be released alive remain naturally attached through the point of first landing Read More Submitted By: Mr Jonathan Kelsey (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/27 More Info	Harmonising CCAMLR’s approach to activities targeting toothfish CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Dr Keith Reid Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/28 Rev. 2 More Info	IUU fishing activity and trends in 2016/17 and IUU Vessel Lists CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.3, 3.4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/29 More Info	Establishment of an exploratory fishery for Dissostichus mawsoni in Statistical Subarea 88.3 Delegations of Australia and New Zealand Submitted By: Ms Lihini Weragoda Request Meeting Document	8.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/30 Rev. 1 More Info	Marine protected areas (MPAs) established in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegation of the Russian Federation Abstract: Consideration is given to the establishment and operation of MPAs in the CCAMLR Convention Area, including the South Orkney Islands Southern Shelf MPA and the Ross Sea Region MPA. Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	5.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/31 More Info	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/32 More Info	Report of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC) Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3
CCAMLR-XXXVI/33 More Info	Report of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/34 More Info	Report of the Thirty-sixth meeting of the Scientific Committee (Hobart, Australia, 16 to 20 October 2017) Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/01 More Info	Summary report – Fortieth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (Beijing, China, 23 May to 1 June 2017) Executive Secretary Abstract: The Executive Secretary's Report of the 40th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM XL), Beijing, China, 23 May to 1 June 2017, presents a summary of items of interest to CCAMLR Members. Submitted By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/02 Rev. 2 More Info	Fishery notifications 2017/18 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/03 Rev. 1 More Info	NCP Engagement Strategy CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Ingrid Slicer (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/04 More Info	Description of the General Fund Budget CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/05 Rev. 1 More Info	Overview of global trade in toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) CCAMLR Secretariat Abstract: Utilising the data collated by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation’s GLOBEFISH unit, an analysis was conducted for the five -year period of 2012–2016 on the global trends of the toothfish trade and to assess the extent to which the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) for Dissostichus spp. Captures the global trade of toothfish. The analysis showed that over this Read More Submitted By: Mr Eldene O'Shea (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/06 More Info	Calendar of meetings of relevance to the Commission in 2017/18 CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Ms Belinda Blackburn (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.2.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/07 More Info	Compliance and the CCAMLR website CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/08 More Info	Training on CCAMLR and its current conservation measures Delegation of Chile Submitted By: Ms Macarena Quezada Approved By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/09 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the Fourth Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) (Flic en Flac, Mauritius, 26 to 30 June 2017) CCAMLR Observer (Australia) Submitted By: Ms Lihini Weragoda Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	10.2.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/10 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the Fifth Meeting of the Parties of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) (Adelaide, Australia, 18 to 22 January 2017) CCAMLR Observer (Australia) Submitted By: Ms Lihini Weragoda Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	10.2.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/11 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) on the 91st Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) (Mexico City, Mexico, 24 to 28 July 2017) CCAMLR Observer (European Union) Submitted By: Mr Luis Molledo Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	10.2.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/12 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) to 21st Annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) (Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 22 to 26 May 2017) CCAMLR Observer (European Union) Submitted By: Mr Luis Molledo Approved By: Mr Seppo Nurmi (European Union) Request Meeting Document	10.2.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/13 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) to the 39th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (Montreal, Canada, 18 to 22 September 2017) CCAMLR Observer (USA) Submitted By: Mr Jonathan Kelsey (United States of America) Approved By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	10.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/14 More Info	A guide to landing shark species with fins naturally attached Delegation of the USA Submitted By: Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Publication: Gulak, S.J.B., H.E. Moncrief-Cox, T.J. Morrell, A.N. Mathers and J.K. Carlson. 2017. A guide to landing shark species with fins naturally attached. NOAA Technical Memorandum NMFS-SEFSC-712: 12p, doi:10.7289/V5/TM-SEFSC-712 Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/15 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on the 20th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) (Vilamoura, Portugal, 14 to 21 November 2016) CCAMLR Observer (USA) Submitted By: Dr Lauren Fields (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	10.2.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/16 More Info	Development of a vessel safety checklist and debriefing protocol for use in SISO Delegation of the USA Abstract: In accordance with the recommendations of the 2013 Panel Review of the CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO) (SC-CAMLR-XXXII/07 Rev. 1), the U.S. proposal[1] to amend the Text Read More Submitted By: Mr Jonathan Kelsey (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	6
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/17 More Info	Improving CCAMLR’s monitoring and control of transhipments Delegation of the USA Abstract: To ensure that transshipment does not provide a mechanism for toothfish harvested by illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activities to enter commerce, as well as to address compliance issues discussed in SCIC, CCAMLR considered proposed revisions to existing measures to improve the monitoring and control of transshipments in 2014 Read More Submitted By: Mr Jonathan Kelsey (United States of America) Approved By: Mr Evan T. Bloom (United States of America) Request Meeting Document	8.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/18 More Info	Implementation of the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mrs Sarah Lenel (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/19 More Info	Heard Island and McDonald Islands exclusive economic zone 2016/17 IUU catch estimate for Patagonian toothfish Delegation of Australia Submitted By: Ms Lihini Weragoda Approved By: Ms Gillian Slocum Request Meeting Document	3.4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/20 More Info	Consideration of measures to address a co-mingling scenario in the toothfish fishery CCAMLR Secretariat Submitted By: Mr Eldene O'Shea (CCAMLR Secretariat) Approved By: Mr Andrew Wright (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/21 More Info	Informations sur la pêche INN dans les ZEE françaises de Kerguelen et Crozet et dans la zone statistique 58 de la CCAMLR – Saison 2016/17 Délégation française Submitted By: Mr Didier Ortolland (France) Approved By: Mr Didier Ortolland (France) Request Meeting Document	3.4
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/22 More Info	Developing a large-scale Marine Protected Area in subantarctic region: the French Southern Lands case study Delegation of France Submitted By: Mr Didier Ortolland (France) Approved By: Mr Didier Ortolland (France) Request Meeting Document	5.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/23 More Info	New Zealand investigation reports into late removal of fishing gear following fishery closure notification Delegation of New Zealand Submitted By: Ms Kalolaine Vaipuna (New Zealand) Approved By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/24 More Info	CCAMLR inspections undertaken by New Zealand from HMNZS Wellington during 2016/17 Delegation of New Zealand Submitted By: Ms Kalolaine Vaipuna (New Zealand) Approved By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/25 Rev. 2 More Info	A representative system of CCAMLR MPAs: taking stock and moving forward Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The adoption of the Ross Sea MPA in 2016 marked "the end of the beginning" of the CCAMLR MPA designation process started over a decade earlier. Additional MPAs will demonstrate that the Ross Sea MPA designation was not a one-off for CCAMLR, but rather one important step in establishing a representative system of MPAs in the Convention Area. This paper provides an overview of the progress made Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	5.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/26 More Info	Polar Code Phase 2 and next steps for Southern Ocean vessel management Submitted by ASOC Abstract: This paper provides an update on the progress at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on the timetabling and development of a second phase of work on the International Code for ships operating in polar regions (Polar Code) which is expected to focus on non-SOLAS vessels (fishing vessels, pleasure craft, small cargo vessels). It leads to recommendations on the engagement of CCAMLR and Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/27 More Info	Adopting and implementing a climate change response work plan Submitted by ASOC Abstract: ASOC strongly supports the development and adoption of a Climate Change Response Work Plan (CCRWP) by CCAMLR and the establishment of an Intersessional Correspondence Group (ICG) to support its implementation. The draft work plan focuses on the key climate change issues that ASOC believes CCAMLR needs to address. As climate change is expected to have significant impacts on Antarctic marine Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	7
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/28 More Info	Enhancing CCAMLR performance Submitted by ASOC Abstract: CCAMLR has a history of leadership in conservation and management, yet the outcomes of both performance reviews have demonstrated that there is significant room for improvement. Thus, ASOC recommends that as CCAMLR reviews the outcomes of the second Performance Review, it also considers how to implement outstanding recommendations from the first Performance Review. Implementation should take Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	9.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/29 More Info	Collaborating to support effective protection of Southern Ocean ecosystems Submitted by ASOC and COLTO Abstract: In this paper, COLTO and ASOC highlight important enforcement and compliance actions undertaken since CCAMLR XXXV and recommend further steps that CCAMLR can take to demonstrate leadership in compliance and enforcement as well as in environmental protection, including additional regulations for transhipments in the Convention Area; tightening legal loopholes for those involved in IUU fishing; Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	3.1
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/30 More Info	Comments on the final draft of the conservation measure on the establishment of the East Antarctic Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (EARSMPA, 2016) Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	5.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/31 More Info	Some comments on the establishment of the East Antarctic Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (EARSMPA) Delegation of the Russian Federation Submitted By: Dr Svetlana Kasatkina (Russian Federation) Approved By: Mr Dmitry Kremenyuk (Russian Federation) Request Meeting Document	5.5
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/32 More Info	Summary of activities of the Commission during the 2016/17 intersessional period – Report of the Chair Chair of the Commission Submitted By: Ms Doro Forck (CCAMLR Secretariat) Request Meeting Document	2.3
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/33 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) to the 35th annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) (London, UK, 14 to 18 November 2016) CCAMLR Observer (Norway) Submitted By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Approved By: Ms Hanne Østgård (Norway) Request Meeting Document	10.2.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/34 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer to the Thirteenth Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) (Denarau Island, Fiji, 5 to 9 December 2016) CCAMLR Observer (Republic of Korea) Submitted By: Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of) Approved By: Ms Jung-re Riley Kim (Korea, Republic of) Request Meeting Document	10.2.2
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/35 More Info	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (New Zealand) on the 10th Advisory Committee Meeting of the Agreement for the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) (Wellington, New Zealand, 11 to 15 September 2017) CCAMLR Observer (New Zealand) Submitted By: Mr Luke Gaskin (New Zealand) Approved By: Ms Amy Laurenson (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	10.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20 More Info	The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan A. Dunn, M. Vacchi and G. Watters (Co-conveners) Abstract: The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan Submitted By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Approved By: Mr Alistair Dunn (New Zealand) Request Meeting Document	5.5
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/19 More Info	Antarctic Site Inventory/MAPPPD/Climate Challenge Analyses: Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. Submitted by Oceanites, Inc. Abstract: Oceanites, Inc. is a US-based, nonprofit, scientific, and educational organization under US law, which was founded in 1987. Its mission is to champion science-based conservation and increased awareness of climate change and its potential impacts through the lens of penguins and Antarctica. This report summarizes activities of Oceanites since CCAMLR-XXXV and SC-CAMLR-XXXV, including: Read More Submitted By: Mr Ron Naveen Approved By: Mr Ron Naveen Request Meeting Document	7, 10.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/30 More Info	Strengthening the Ross Sea Research and Monitoring Plan to deliver effective, measurable, and robust management Submitted by ASOC Abstract: The intersessional process to develop a Ross Sea Region Marine Protected Area (RSRMPA) has been extremely fruitful, and ASOC appreciates the work of the conveners and participants in drafting the plan. ASOC supports the implementation of the RMP, but recognizes it is a living document that will be refined over time. Thus, ASOC recommends that the importance of developing indicators and Read More Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	5.5
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/31 More Info	Progressing towards responsible, science-based and highly precautionary krill fisheries management Submitted by ASOC Abstract: Improving the management of the krill fishery is a key priority for ASOC. In this paper, we recommend several key actions that CCAMLR should take to ensure that management of the krill fishery remains highly precautionary and protects the needs of the full range of krill predators. Obtaining up to date krill biomass estimates, reviewing the CCAMLR Ecosystem Monitoring Program, reviewing Read More Submitted By: Ms Claire Christian Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	5.2.1
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/32 More Info	Toward a System of Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC Abstract: ASOC commends CCAMLR for its historic decision in 2016 to designate a large-scale marine protected area (MPA) in the Ross Sea region, which will come into force on December 1^st this year. To continue momentum, CCAMLR Members must realize the extent of the commitment they made in 2009, and again in 2011 (CM 91-04) toward establishing a representative system of MPAs in the Convention Read More Approved By: Ms Claire Christian Request Meeting Document	5.5
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/33 More Info	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK Submitted By: Ms Genevieve Tanner Approved By: Ms Genevieve Tanner Request Meeting Document	5.2.1, 10.2.1

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1 Opening of meeting

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The Chair of the Commission will welcome delegates from CCAMLR Members, observers from CCAMLR Acceding States, observers from non-Contracting Parties and international organisations invited in accordance with the decision taken last year (CCAMLR-XXXV, paragraphs 13.4 to 13.7) and further considerations in COMM CIRC 17/46.

The Chair will introduce Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AM, Governor of Tasmania, who will address the meeting.

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2 Organisation of meeting

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Following the opening of the meeting, the Chair will deal with procedural matters before adjourning the Commission to allow the Scientific Committee, SCAF and SCIC to carry out their work.

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2.1 Adoption of agenda

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The Preliminary Agenda for the Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Commission, the meeting of SCIC and the meeting of SCAF were prepared and distributed in accordance with Rule 15 of the Commission’s Rules of Procedure. A Provisional Agenda, taking account of Members’ additions and comments on the Preliminary Agenda, will be distributed in September 2016 in accordance with Rule 17 of the Rules of Procedure.

Following the opening of the meeting, the Chair will address procedural matters including the adoption of the Commission, SCIC and SCAF agendas before adjourning the Commission to allow the Scientific Committee, SCAF and SCIC to carry out their work.

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2.2 Status of the Convention

Annotations

The Depository, Australia, will report on the status of the Convention.

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2.3 Chair’s Report

Annotations

The Chair will report on intersessional activities.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/32

Summary of activities of the Commission during the 2016/17 intersessional period – Report of the Chair
Chair of the Commission

3 Implementation and compliance

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/32

Report of the Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance (SCIC)

3.1 Advice from SCIC

Annotations

The Chair of SCIC will introduce the report of the meeting of SCIC containing advice and recommendations to the Commission.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/06	Trade data analysis CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/07	Review of the Arrangement for the Access and Use of CCAMLR Vessel Monitoring System Data for Maritime Search and Rescue between CCAMLR Secretariat and Competent Maritime Rescue Coordination Centres CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/08	CCAMLR synthetic aperture radar satellite imagery project proposal CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/14	Improvements to the CCAMLR inspection reporting system Delegations of the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand
CCAMLR-XXXVI/15	Monitoring, control and surveillance undertaken by Chile during the 2016/17 season and comments aimed at improving the System of Inspection Delegation of Chile
CCAMLR-XXXVI/19	Proposal by France to support satellite surveillance in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegation of France
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/03 Rev. 1	NCP Engagement Strategy CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/05 Rev. 1	Overview of global trade in toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/07	Compliance and the CCAMLR website CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/08	Training on CCAMLR and its current conservation measures Delegation of Chile
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/18	Implementation of the Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS) CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/20	Consideration of measures to address a co-mingling scenario in the toothfish fishery CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/23	New Zealand investigation reports into late removal of fishing gear following fishery closure notification Delegation of New Zealand
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/24	CCAMLR inspections undertaken by New Zealand from HMNZS Wellington during 2016/17 Delegation of New Zealand
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/26	Polar Code Phase 2 and next steps for Southern Ocean vessel management Submitted by ASOC
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/29	Collaborating to support effective protection of Southern Ocean ecosystems Submitted by ASOC and COLTO

3.2 Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report

Annotations

The Chair of SCIC will introduce the Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report as agreed by SCIC. The Report shall include an assessment of compliance status, in accordance with Annex 10-10/B, as well as recommendations to the Commission in accordance with Conservation Measure 10-10, paragraph 3(iii).

The Commission shall consider the Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report and adopt a CCAMLR Compliance Report.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/09	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) Summary Report CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/18	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) data reporting CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/31	CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP) CCAMLR Secretariat

3.3 Proposed NCP-IUU and CP-IUU Vessel Lists

Annotations

The Chair of SCIC will introduce the Proposed NCP-IUU Vessel List and the Proposed CP-IUU Vessel List as agreed by SCIC following the consideration of information provided in accordance with CM 10-06 and CM 10-07.

The Commission shall consider any recommendation by SCIC for the removal of vessels from either List.

The Commission shall approve an NCP-IUU Vessel List and CP-IUU Vessel List for 2017/18.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/28 Rev. 2

IUU fishing activity and trends in 2016/17 and IUU Vessel Lists
CCAMLR Secretariat

3.4 Current level of IUU fishing

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of IUU fishing trends and activity.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/28 Rev. 2	IUU fishing activity and trends in 2016/17 and IUU Vessel Lists CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/19	Heard Island and McDonald Islands exclusive economic zone 2016/17 IUU catch estimate for Patagonian toothfish Delegation of Australia
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/21	Informations sur la pêche INN dans les ZEE françaises de Kerguelen et Crozet et dans la zone statistique 58 de la CCAMLR – Saison 2016/17 Délégation française

3.5 Fishery notifications

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of fishery notifications submitted by Members in 2017 for the 2017/18 season.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/02 Rev. 2

Fishery notifications 2017/18
CCAMLR Secretariat

4 Administration and Finance

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/03	Examination of the audited financial statements for 2016 Executive Secretary
CCAMLR-XXXVI/05	Executive Secretary’s Report 2016/17 Executive Secretary
CCAMLR-XXXVI/33	Report of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/04	Description of the General Fund Budget CCAMLR Secretariat

4.1 Advice from SCAF

Annotations

The Chair of SCAF will introduce the report of the meeting of SCAF containing advice and recommendations to the Commission.

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4.2 2017 budget and forecast budget for 2018

Annotations

The Chair of SCAF will report on the status of the 2017 budget and introduce the forecast budget for 2018 as agreed by SCAF.

The Commission will consider advice and recommendations from SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of the 2017 budget and forecast budget for 2018 and adopt a budget for 2018.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/04

Review of the 2017 Budget, Draft 2018 Budget and Forecast Budget for 2019
Executive Secretary

4.3 CCAMLR Intersessional Correspondence Group on Sustainable Financing

Annotations

The Chair of SCAF will introduce the report of the CCAMLR Intersessional Correspondence Group on Sustainable Financing including recommendations of the Group for consideration by the Commission.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/11

Report of the Intersessional Correspondence Group on Sustainable Financing for 2016/17
CCAMLR Secretariat

5 Scientific Committee

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/34

Report of the Thirty-sixth meeting of the Scientific Committee (Hobart, Australia, 16 to 20 October 2017)

5.1 Advice from the Scientific Committee

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will introduce the report of the Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Scientific Committee containing advice and recommendations to the Commission in accordance with the Convention’s objectives.

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5.2 Harvested species

Annotations

The Commission will consider the advice and recommendations of the Scientific Committee in relation to harvesting of krill and fish as well as any proposals for new fisheries.

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5.2.1 Krill resources

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on advice and other issues including progress towards development of feedback management for the krill fishery. Members will be invited to inform the Commission of relevant developments and trends in krill fisheries in the Convention Area.

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SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/31	Progressing towards responsible, science-based and highly precautionary krill fisheries management Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/33	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK

5.2.2 Fish resources

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on advice and other issues including the outcome of assessments resulting in advice on catch limits. Members will be invited to inform the Commission of relevant developments and trends in finfish fisheries in the Convention Area.

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5.2.3 New fisheries

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report any proposals for new fisheries.

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5.3 Assessment and avoidance of incidental mortality

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on the Committee’s consideration of the incidental mortality of seabirds and marine mammals arising from fisheries.

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5.4 Bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on the Committee’s advice in respect of bottom fishing and vulnerable marine ecosystems.

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5.5 Marine protected areas

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on scientific analysis relevant to the implementation of a representative system of marine protected areas in the Convention Area.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/16	Ross Sea region marine protected area: consequential changes to other conservation measures Delegations of New Zealand and the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/23	Monitoring vessel traffic in the Ross Sea Region MPA Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/30 Rev. 1	Marine protected areas (MPAs) established in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegation of the Russian Federation
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/22	Developing a large-scale Marine Protected Area in subantarctic region: the French Southern Lands case study Delegation of France
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/25 Rev. 2	A representative system of CCAMLR MPAs: taking stock and moving forward Submitted by ASOC
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/30	Comments on the final draft of the conservation measure on the establishment of the East Antarctic Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (EARSMPA, 2016) Delegation of the Russian Federation
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/31	Some comments on the establishment of the East Antarctic Representative System of Marine Protected Areas (EARSMPA) Delegation of the Russian Federation
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/20	The Ross Sea region Marine Protected Area Research and Monitoring Plan A. Dunn, M. Vacchi and G. Watters (Co-conveners)
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/30	Strengthening the Ross Sea Research and Monitoring Plan to deliver effective, measurable, and robust management Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/32	Toward a System of Marine Protected Areas in the Southern Ocean Submitted by ASOC

5.6 Scientific research under Conservation Measure 24-01

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will provide advice on activities conducted in 2016/17 under Conservation Measure (CM) 24-01 (Application of conservation measures to scientific research).

The Scientific Committee will advise on proposals submitted under CM 24-01 to ensure all research proposed for 2017/18 is consistent with the intended purpose of the measure.

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5.7 Capacity building

Annotations

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will report on capacity building activities including in relation to the CCAMLR General Science Capacity Fund, the CEMP Special Fund and the CCAMLR Scientific Scholarship Scheme.

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6 CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC and the Scientific Committee in respect of CCAMLR’s Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO).

The Chair of the Scientific Committee will also report on progress with the implementation of the recommendations of the CCAMLR SISO Review and the implementation of the CCAMLR Observer Training Program Accreditation Scheme (COTPAS).

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/25	A proposal to progress implementation of the CCAMLR SISO Review Panel recommendations Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/16	Development of a vessel safety checklist and debriefing protocol for use in SISO Delegation of the USA

7 Impacts of climate change on the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of the Scientific Committee and the Intersessional Correspondence Group (ICG) on Climate Change impacts in respect of the conservation of Antarctic marine living resources.

The establishment of the ICG in 2015 to develop approaches for better integrating considerations of climate change impacts into the work of CCAMLR (CCAMLR-XXXIV, paragraph 7.12) recognised that ongoing work will be required to achieve this.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/20	Proposal for a Climate Change Response Work Program for CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and Norway on behalf the Climate Change Intersessional Correspondence Group
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/27	Adopting and implementing a climate change response work plan Submitted by ASOC
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/19	Antarctic Site Inventory/MAPPPD/Climate Challenge Analyses: Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.

8 Conservation measures

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8.1 Review of existing measures

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC, SCAF and the Scientific Committee in respect of existing conservation measures, policies, guidelines and resolutions and shall adopt a Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force for 2017/18.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/12	EU proposal to amend CM 10-08 (2009) Delegation of the European Union
CCAMLR-XXXVI/16	Ross Sea region marine protected area: consequential changes to other conservation measures Delegations of New Zealand and the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/22	Proposal to increase transparency related to fishing for research purposes targeting Dissostichus spp. conducted pursuant to Conservation Measure 24-01 Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/22	Proposal to increase transparency related to fishing for research purposes targeting Dissostichus spp. conducted pursuant to Conservation Measure 24-01 Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/23	Monitoring vessel traffic in the Ross Sea Region MPA Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/24	Proposal to modify Conservation Measure 10-05 to establish transparency related to the total catch, transhipment and landing of toothfish Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/26	Prohibition of finning of sharks caught in the CAMLR Convention Area Delegations of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Chile, the European Union, Norway, South Africa, Uruguay and the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/27	Harmonising CCAMLR’s approach to activities targeting toothfish CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/14	A guide to landing shark species with fins naturally attached Delegation of the USA
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/17	Improving CCAMLR’s monitoring and control of transhipments Delegation of the USA

8.2 Consideration of new measures and other conservation requirements

Annotations

The Commission shall consider the advice and recommendations of SCIC, SCAF and the Scientific Committee in respect of proposals for new conservation measures, policies, guidelines or resolutions and shall adopt a Schedule of Conservation Measures in Force for 2017/18.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/13	EU proposal to amend the Rules of Procedure of the Commission and the Scientific Committee Delegation of the European Union
CCAMLR-XXXVI/17	Draft conservation measure for an East Antarctic Marine Protected Area Delegations of Australia, the European Union and its Member States
CCAMLR-XXXVI/29	Establishment of an exploratory fishery for Dissostichus mawsoni in Statistical Subarea 88.3 Delegations of Australia and New Zealand

9 Implementation of Convention objectives

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9.1 Objectives of the Convention

Annotations

In 1996, the Commission agreed that reflection on the objectives of the Convention is an important requisite of each annual meeting. The Commission will consider any progress made with respect to the various strategic discussions at previous meetings of the Commission, such as in respect of CCAMLR’s regulatory framework that commenced at CCAMLR-XXXIV (paragraphs 9.11 to 9.21) and continued at CCAMLR-XXXV (paragraphs 9.22 to 9.27).

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9.2 Second performance review

Annotations

At CCAMLR-XXXV, the Commission agreed to undertake a second performance review (CCAMLR-XXXV, paragraphs 9.5 to 9.11 and Annex 8). The Commission will receive the report of the Panel that was subsequently selected to undertake the review.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/01	Second Performance Review of CCAMLR – Final Report of the Panel Performance Review Panel
CCAMLR-XXXVI/21	Establishing a formal coordination group for CCAMLR Delegations of Australia and the United Kingdom
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/28	Enhancing CCAMLR performance Submitted by ASOC

10 Cooperation with the Antarctic Treaty System and international organisations

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10.1 Cooperation with the Antarctic Treaty System

Annotations

The Executive Secretary represented CCAMLR at the Fortieth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Party Meeting (ATCM XL, 22 May to 1 June 2017, Beijing, China). He will provide a report on the meeting.

The Commission will consider the Scientific Committee’s advice on assessment of any draft management plans for protected areas with a marine area component proposed under the Environmental Protocol to the Antarctic Treaty and submitted to CCAMLR for approval.

Future cooperation between CCAMLR and other parts of the Antarctic Treaty System will be discussed along with participation in the meetings of the ATCM and CEP in 2018.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/01

Summary report – Fortieth Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (Beijing, China, 23 May to 1 June 2017)
Executive Secretary

10.2 Cooperation with international organisations

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/10 Rev. 1	Relations with other organisations: Cooperation with RFMOs CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/13	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) to the 39th Annual Meeting of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organization (NAFO) (Montreal, Canada, 18 to 22 September 2017) CCAMLR Observer (USA)

10.2.1 Reports of observers from international organisations

Annotations

The following international organisations have been invited to attend CCAMLR-XXXVI as observers: ACAP, CCSBT, CEP, CITES, COMNAP, FAO, IATTC, ICCAT, IOC, IUCN, IWC, South East Asia RPOA-IUU, SCAR, SCOR, SEAFO, SIOFA, SPRFMO, UNEP and WCPFC.

The following non-governmental organisations have also been invited to attend CCAMLR-XXXVI: ARK, ASOC, COLTO and Oceanites Inc.

Observer reports will have been tabled. Representatives of these and other organisations present at the meeting will be invited to present key items from their reports. The reports from the CEP and SCAR Observers will have been received by the Scientific Committee.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/11	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) on the 91st Meeting of the Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) (Mexico City, Mexico, 24 to 28 July 2017) CCAMLR Observer (European Union)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/12	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (European Union) to 21st Annual Meeting of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC) (Yogyakarta, Indonesia, 22 to 26 May 2017) CCAMLR Observer (European Union)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/15	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (USA) on the 20th Special Meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) (Vilamoura, Portugal, 14 to 21 November 2016) CCAMLR Observer (USA)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/35	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (New Zealand) on the 10th Advisory Committee Meeting of the Agreement for the Conservation of Albatrosses and Petrels (ACAP) (Wellington, New Zealand, 11 to 15 September 2017) CCAMLR Observer (New Zealand)
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/19	Antarctic Site Inventory/MAPPPD/Climate Challenge Analyses: Report to CCAMLR by Oceanites, Inc. Submitted by Oceanites, Inc.
SC-CAMLR-XXXVI/BG/33	Report to the Scientific Committee of CCAMLR by the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies (ARK) Submitted by ARK

10.2.2 Reports from CCAMLR representatives at meetings of international organisations in the previous intersessional period and nominations of representatives to forthcoming meetings of relevant international organisations

Annotations

Reports from CCAMLR representatives at the 2016/17 meetings of various international organisations (CCAMLR-XXXV, paragraph 10.18 and Table 3) will be received.

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/06	Calendar of meetings of relevance to the Commission in 2017/18 CCAMLR Secretariat
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/09	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the Fourth Meeting of the Parties of the Southern Indian Ocean Fisheries Agreement (SIOFA) (Flic en Flac, Mauritius, 26 to 30 June 2017) CCAMLR Observer (Australia)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/10	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Australia) to the Fifth Meeting of the Parties of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (SPRFMO) (Adelaide, Australia, 18 to 22 January 2017) CCAMLR Observer (Australia)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/33	Report from the CCAMLR Observer (Norway) to the 35th annual meeting of the North-East Atlantic Fisheries Commission (NEAFC) (London, UK, 14 to 18 November 2016) CCAMLR Observer (Norway)
CCAMLR-XXXVI/BG/34	Report from the CCAMLR Observer to the Thirteenth Regular Session of the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) (Denarau Island, Fiji, 5 to 9 December 2016) CCAMLR Observer (Republic of Korea)

10.2.3 Cooperation with RFMOs

Annotations

The Commission will review any further developments regarding cooperation between CCAMLR and RFMOs including CCSBT, WCPFC and SPRFMO.

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11 2018 budget and forecast budget for 2019

Annotations

The Commission will adopt a budget for 2018 and note the forecast budget for 2019.

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12 Other business

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CCAMLR-XXXVI/02

Proposal for GEF (Global Environment Facility) funding to support capacity building in the GEF-eligible CCAMLR Members
Delegations of Chile, India, Namibia, South Africa, Ukraine and the CCAMLR Secretariat

13 Administrative matters

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13.1 Appointment of Executive Secretary

Annotations

In accordance with the decision at CCAMLR-XXXV (Annex 7, paragraph 36), the Commission will appoint a new Executive Secretary.

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13.2 Election of officers

Annotations

The following appointments require the consideration of the Commission at CCAMLR-XXXVI: the Chair of SCIC, the Vice-Chair of SCIC, the Chair of SCAF and the Vice-Chair of SCAF.

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13.3 Invitation of observers

Annotations

Since 1994 the Commission has addressed the invitation of observers to its next meeting under this agenda item (CCAMLR-XIII, paragraph 13.7). Acceding States, non-Contracting Parties and international organisations to be invited to CCAMLR-XXXVII will be identified.

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13.4 Next meeting

Annotations

The date of the Thirty-seventh Meeting of the Commission will be decided.

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14 Report of the Thirty-sixth Meeting of the Commission

Annotations

The report of the Thirty-sixth Meeting will be considered and adopted.

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15 Close of the meeting

Annotations

The meeting is scheduled to close at 1600 h on Friday, 27 October 2017.

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