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The eLandings System Reporting Sequence

Prior to the beginning of a vessel off-load

  1. The processor must assure that the vessel operator or sellers are properly licensed:

    1. Valid CFEC permit(s) for the year and for the fishery,

    2. IFQ permit(s) for IFQ halibut, sablefish or rationalized crab, if they apply to the landing.

  2. Using the Internet, go to www.elandings.alaska.gov. Log onto the eLandings system. Select the appropriate report. At this time the selections include IFQ crab, IFQ sablefish and halibut, and statewide groundfish.

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  1. Complete the ‘header’ section. The eLandings System will display the selected report – Vessel, Permit, and Location Information. This corresponds to the ‘header’ information on the conventional paper fish ticket.

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    1. This information can be supplied as the off-load is beginning. Enter all information in blank cells. Check the autofilled cells to determine that they are accurate for the landing that is taking place.

    2. Complete the CFEC worksheet. Data enter all CFEC permits that pertain to the landing taking place. The eLandings System is designed to allow the recording of multiple CFEC permits – for several individuals or for the same individual.

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    1. Complete the IFQ worksheet, if the landing includes IFQ species.

    2. Complete the Stat Area worksheet, if the harvest was proportional to all areas.

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    1. Save. This is the beginning of a landing report – titled an Unsubmitted Report. Review the information submitted for accuracy. Note the landing report number. The eLandings System stores the report. You can recall this saved, unsubmitted report at the conclusion of the off-load.

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  1. Recall the Unsubmitted landing report if you have closed eLandings, or continue to the Add/Edit Itemized Catch section.

    1. Data enter the itemized catch by species, delivery condition, disposition categories.

    2. Record if ice/slime is present (sablefish or halibut only).

    3. Record any overages and comments.

    4. Save and review information for accuracy.

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  1. Select Add/Edit Grading and Pricing. (Note: Grading/pricing is not required for the initial submission of the landing report. This information can be entered after the initial submission of the report.)

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    1. Data enter grading/sizing/pricing for purchased product, as appropriate.

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    1. Save and review information for accuracy.

  2. Allocate catch to CFEC permits, if more than one CFEC permit is recorded for the landing. Review allocated catch for accuracy.

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  1. Submit initial report.

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  1. Print fish ticket(s). Select link to fish ticket(s) PDF file and print appropriate copies. Obtain signatures.

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  1. Generate IFQ reports (if applicable).

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    1. Review for accuracy.

    2. Submit IFQ report.

    3. Print IFQ report PDF files. Obtain signatures.

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  1. Submit Final Report.

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General Data Entry Recommendations and Rules

Information that is entered in the eLandings System is not case sensitive, with one exception – your password. As a general rule, do not have Caps Lock engaged during any data entry in the eLandings System.

Much of the information that you enter and submit in the eLandings System is validated against database tables of valid data, and program business rules. If the information you submit passes validation, the program will message back to you that the report was successfully saved. If an element of the information you enter and submit fails validation, the eLandings System will message back the specific problem. An example of failed validation is submission of a non-existent ADF&G statistical area, e.g. 517334. The program will message back to you that the specific statistical area you entered, 517334 is not valid. Check the statistical area map and correct the invalid statistical area.

IFQ and IPQ account balances are available at any time at: https://www.fakr.noaa.gov/accountmgt/Login . You will need to know your NMFS (person) ID, and NMFS password to obtain your account balance. It is recommended that fishers check account balances prior to fishing and prior to reporting. Likewise, IPQ shareholders should check account balances on a regular basis.