SECTION I of III

1. Where the logistics in setting up the trip acceptable?

   Yes
   Marginally
   No

2. Was the observer on time and prepared for the trip?

   Yes
   Marginally
   No

3. Was the observer courteous and polite and did they get along with the crew?

   Yes
   Marginally
   No

4. Did the observer explain their sampling requirements and duties?

   Yes
   Marginally
   No

5. Did the observer record the positions (latitude/longitude or lorans) for all the hauls?

   Yes
   No

6. Did the observer get actual weights and length frequencies of fish catch during the trip?

   Yes
   No

7. Did the observer observe the hauls from the work deck of the vessel?

   Yes
   No

8. Did the observer have difficulty identifying the species of fish caught?

   Yes
   Marginally
   No

9. Were the vessel's safety procedures reviewed with the observer?

   Yes
   No

10. Did you have any safety concerns during the trip?
    If so, please explain in comments section below.

    Yes
    No

11. Did you have any other concerns regarding the observer or observing procedures during the trip?
    If so, please explain in comments section below.

    Yes
    No

12. Were you given the Data Release Form with the option to obtain a copy of your trip logs?

    Yes
    No

Space for additional comments:

SECTION II of III

In order to provide you with your data in the most appropriate format we would like to know how you would like to see your observer data in the future. Please check all that you would have an interest in if made available:

Copies of the raw trip logs when the vessel lands.

Copies of the trip logs when the observer has checked the logs for completeness.

An electronic summary of catch and tow location for information only.

Summary information available on the web that you could access with a password.

Automatic report sent to your permit address.

Rather not see anything.

Other ideas (please specify):

SECTION III of III

Would you like more information about the observer program?

Booklet with a detailed description of the observer program.

Data Release Policy with a Data Release Form

Observer Program Vessel Safety Checklist

Federal Register with List of Fisheries (Categorization of Fisheries, MMPA)

Other (please specify):

If applicable, how would you like to be contacted with the information requested?

Thank you for taking the time to provide
your input to make this a better program.

The information on this form will be used by the National Marine Fisheries Service to evaluate how well the observers are performing their duties and to serve as a line of communication between the fishermen and the Observer Program. This form and other information about the Northeast Fisheries Observer Program are available on the web at: http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/fsb/.

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 15 minute per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other suggestions for reducing this burden to Branch Chief, Fisheries Sampling Branch, National Marine Fisheries Service, 166 Water Street, Woods Hole, MA 02543.

All identifying data submitted will be handled as confidential material in accordance with NOAA Administrative Order 216-100, Protection of Confidential Fishery Statistics. Notwithstanding any other provisions of the law, no person is required to respond to, nor shall any person be subjected to a penalty for failure to comply with, a collection of information subject to the requirements of the Paperwork Reduction Act, unless that collection of information displays a currently valid OMB Control Number.