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    SCIC-2023

    Full Name
    Standing Committee on Implementation and Compliance
    Location:
    Hobart, Australia
    Meeting Start Date/Time:
    Meeting End Date/Time:
    Submissions Due
    Friday, 1 September 2023 - 09:00 Australia/Hobart (Working Paper)
    Saturday, 16 September 2023 - 09:00 Australia/Hobart (Background Paper)

    Detailed information is available in our support forum, which includes the process for submitting papers and revisions

      Preliminary Agenda

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      1     Opening of meeting

      The Chair of SCIC will welcome delegates from CCAMLR Members and Observers.

      2     Organisation of meeting
      2.1     Agenda

      This agenda was adopted by the Commission under Item 2 of its agenda.

      3     Review of compliance and implementation-related measures and systems
      3.1     Catch Documentation Scheme (CDS)

      SCIC will consider the Secretariat’s summary on the implementation and operation of the CDS in 2022/23, including non-Contracting Party (NCP) engagement with the CDS.

      3.2     Vessel inspection

      SCIC will review the implementation and operation of the System of Inspection and Port Inspections and consider any proposals received for the improvement of the System of Inspection (SoI) report transmission, forms and procedures, including response to the SCIC-2022 request to develop inspection reporting compatible with the Port State Measures Agreement.

      3.3     Vessel monitoring system (VMS) and vessel movement activity within the Convention Area

      SCIC will consider any matters arising involving the utilisation of VMS data for authorised purposes (if any), reports and investigations into VMS transmission interruptions (if any), and the implementation of the practices of movement notification as required under Conservation Measures (CMs) 10-04 and CM 91-05.

      3.4     Promotion of compliance in CCAMLR

      SCIC will consider reports and investigations provided to the meeting on the Schemes to promote compliance.

      3.5     Transhipment

      The Secretariat will present the summary data on the level of transhipment reported to the Secretariat in accordance with CM 10-09, and consider any reports and investigation made to the meeting on transhipment practice and its implications for compliance and implementation in CCAMLR.

      3.6     Implementation of the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO)

      SCIC will consider the implementation of the Scheme of International Scientific Observation (SISO) and consider any proposals received relevant to SISO and the work of the observers.

      3.7     NCP Engagement Strategy

      SCIC will review and consider progress on the 2023/24 NCP Engagement Strategy work plan.

      3.8     Proposals for new and revised compliance-related conservation measures

      SCIC will review the implementation, and consider proposals for the revision, of compliance-related conservation measures in force.

      4     CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)
      4.1     Provisional Compliance Report

      In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 3(i), SCIC will consider the Summary CCAMLR Compliance Report taking into account any additional information received in accordance with paragraph 1(iii). SCIC will adopt the annual Provisional CCAMLR Compliance Report that will record any findings of non-compliance and issues identified with conservation measure implementation. This report will include an assessment of compliance status, in accordance with Annex 10-10/B, as well as recommendations to the Commission in accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 3(iii).

      4.2     Review of CM 10-10

      In accordance with CM 10-10, paragraph 5, SCIC will consider the effectiveness of CM 10-10 in evaluating and addressing non-compliance, and report to the Commission on its findings and recommendations for improving the conservation measure.

      5     IUU fishing in the Convention Area
      5.1     Current level of IUU fishing

      SCIC will consider information from Contracting Parties, cooperating NCPs, NCPs, the Secretariat and the Scientific Committee and its working groups on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing activity and trends in the Convention Area for 2022/23.

      5.2     IUU Vessel Lists

      SCIC will consider the Provisional NCP-IUU Vessel List and the Provisional Contracting Party (CP)-IUU Vessel List for 2023 and any additional information provided in relation to vessels included in the Lists. Following consideration of any information and evidence provided by Contracting Parties or NCPs pertaining to vessels included on the NCP-IUU Vessel List or the CP-IUU Vessel List adopted in 2022, SCIC will recommend to the Commission if any vessels should be removed from the lists. SCIC shall, by consensus, adopt a Proposed NCP-IUU Vessel List and a Proposed CP-IUU Vessel List which shall be provided to the Commission for approval.

      6     Fishery notifications

      SCIC will consider fishery notifications submitted by Members in 2023 for the 2023/24 season.

      7     Advice from the Scientific Committee to SCIC

      The Chair of the Scientific Committee will provide advice as appropriate and exchange any information on matters of relevance for SCIC to consider.

      8     Consideration of the Second Performance Review

      SCIC will consider progress with items in the Second Performance Review relevant to the agenda of SCIC.

      9     Other business
      10     Report adoption

      SCIC will adopt a report that will be provided to the Commission.

      11     Close of the meeting.

      Preliminary Schedule (last updated: 27 September 2023)

      Week 1 (Sunday 15 October to Friday 20 October 2023)

      Conference Room

        Sunday
      15 October
      Monday
      16 October
      Tuesday
      17 October
      Wednesday
      18 October
      Thursday
      19 October
      Friday
      20 October
      0900-0945   Commission Opening Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee
      1000–1045   Heads of Delegation         
      1045-1100 Break
      1100–1230   Commission Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee
      1230–1400 Lunch
      1330-1400     Heads of Delegation Heads of Delegation    
      1400–1530   Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee
      1530–1600 Break
      1600–1730   Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee Scientific Committee
      Agenda topics – Scientific Committee   1     Opening of the meeting
      2.1     Harvested species: Krill resources
      2.2 Harvested species – fish
      3. Non-target catch and ecosystem impacts
      4. Spatial management
      4     Spatial management of impacts on the Antarctic ecosystem
      6     Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in the Convention Area
      9     Scientific Committee activities
      10     Secretariat supported activities
      11     Budget for 2023/24
      12     Advice to SCIC and SCAF
      8     Cooperation with other organisations
      5     Climate change
      7     CCAMLR Scheme of International Scientific Observation
      13     Election of Scientific Committee Chair
      14     Other business
      15     Adoption of report of the Forty-second Meeting
      16     Close of meeting
      Agenda topics – Commission   1. Opening
      2. Organisation
             

       

      Wombat Room (SCIC: Mon - Fri) 

        Sunday
      15 October
      Monday
      16 October
      Tuesday
      17 October
      Wednesday
      18 October
      Thursday
      19 October
      Friday
      20 October
      0900–1030    

      HOD meeting 0900 - 1000

      SCIC resumes after HOD

      (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs

      SCIC Related CM Drafting

      0930:  SCIC Related CM Drafting SCIC Report Adoption
      1030–1100 Break
      1100–1230

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      (3.2) Vessel inspection

      (3.3) VMS

      (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

       

      Open - 
      CDS Review Fund Panel meet

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Open

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      SCIC Report Adoption
      1230–1400 Lunch
      1400–1530  

      (1) Opening of the meeting

      (2) Organisation of Meeting

      (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems

      (3.1) CDS (incl. CDS Fund review panel)

      (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs

       

       

       

       

      (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

      (4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      (3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group

      (3.1) Report from CDS Review Panel

      (7) Advice from the Scientific Committee

      (3) Review of Compliance and implementation-related measures and systems (any remaining items)

      (3.4) Promotion of Compliance in CCAMLR

      (3.5) Transhipment

       

      (3.8) Report out/action needed from SCIC CM Drafting Group and discussion of remaining proposals under agenda item 3.8
       

      (various) Any unresolved agenda items

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      SCIC Report Adoption
      1530–1600 Break
      1600–1730 1700 Commission Heads of Delegation followed by (1730) Scientific Committee Representatives

      (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs (continued)

       

      (4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)

      (3.6) SISO Implementation

      (3.7) NCP Engagement Strategy

       

      (4) CCAMLR Compliance Evaluation Procedure (CCEP)

      (5) Illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing

      (3.8) Proposals for new and revised compliance related CMs

      (6) Fishery Notifications

      (8) Consideration of the Second Performance Review

      (various) Any unresolved agenda items

      (9) Any other business

       

      SCIC Report Adoption

       

       

      SCAF Room

        Sunday
      15 October
      Monday
      16 October
      Tuesday
      17 October
      Wednesday
      18 October
      Thursday
      19 October
      Friday
      20 October
      0900–1030       SCAF SCAF SCAF Report
      1030–1100 Break
      1100–1230       SCAF SCAF SCAF Report
      1230–1400 Lunch
      1400–1530            
      1530–1600 Break
      1600–1730            

       

      Week 2 (23 to 27 October 2023)

      Conference Room (extended), Commission only

        Monday
      23 October
      Tuesday
      24 October
      Wednesday
      25 October
      Thursday
      26 October
      Friday
      27 October
      0900–1030 Commission plenary Commission plenary   Commission plenary Commission Report
      1030–1100

      Break

      1100–1230 Commission plenary Commission plenary   Commission plenary Commission Report
      1230–1400

      Lunch

      1330-1400

            ad hoc CM Drafting Group  
      1400–1530 Commission plenary Commission plenary Commission plenary ad hoc CM Drafting Group Commission Report
      1530–1600

      Break

      1600–1730 Commission plenary Commission plenary   ad hoc CM Drafting Group Commission Report
      1800-1930       Commission plenary  
      Agenda items – Commission

      2.4. Participation of a Member in the CCAMLR Meeting

      3. Objective of the Convention

      4. Management of marine resources

      5. Spatial management

      6. Climate
      7. Implementation and compliance
      8. Observation
      9. Conservation measures
      9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group
      10. Administration and Finance

      9. Conservation measures and CM Drafting Group

      6. Climate
      11. Cooperation
      12. Administration
      13. Other business
      14. Report preparation
      14. Report adoption

      14. Report adoption
      15. Close

       

      Events

        Monday
      16 October
      Tuesday
      17 October
      Wednesday
      18 October
      Thursday
      19 October
      Friday
      20 October
      Lunchtime   1230–1330
      The Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund – Presentation
      (Wombat Room, CCAMLR Headquarters)

      1230–1400
      MEASO Launch
      (Sovereign Room, Hobart Function and Conference Centre – 1 Elizabeth Street Pier)

      1315–1345
      Antarctica InSync
      Presentation
      (Conference Room, CCAMLR 
      Headquarters)
       
      Evening 18002000
      CCAMLR Welcome Drinks
      (CCAMLR Headquarters)
      18002000
      ASOC Function
      (Alceme – 6 Victoria Street)
           

       

        Monday
      23 October
      Tuesday
      24 October
      Wednesday
      25 October
      Thursday
      26 October
      Friday
      27 October
      Lunchtime 1245–1400
      ATS Presentation - Heads of Delegation only
      (SCAF Room, CCAMLR Headquarters)
             
      Evening   18302030
      ARK Function
      (Franklin Wharf – Murray Street Pier, 28 Morrison Street)

      1700–1900
      Norwegian Embassy Reception and Sled Unveiling - Heads of Delegation only
      (Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery – Dunn Pl, Hobart)

        Final drinks at the Duke