This paper presents two proposals for expenditure from the Catch Documentation Scheme for Dissostichus spp. (CDS) Fund for approval by the CDS Fund Review Panel for two activities in 2020, with a combined annual expenditure of A$70 000.

A desktop review of the non-Contracting Party (NCP) engagement strategy has identified the need for a revision of relevant policy documents. The Secretariat offers a new approach to NCP engagement which utilises the wider suite of engagement opportunities available to the Commission. The Secretariat proposes to work with Members on a three-year NCP engagement action plan which will focus on both regional and individual engagement in approaching and encouraging cooperation with NCPs. 

The Intersessional Correspondence Group on Sustainable Finance (ICG-SF) met by correspondence during 2019. It discussed a number of options for reforming the system of notification fees for CCAMLR fisheries, on the direction of the Standing Committee on Administration and Finance (SCAF). It recommended: (i) setting fees for krill notifications 5% lower than fees for non-krill notifications; (ii) applying a fee and associated requirements to notifications under Conservation Measure (CM) 24‑01, paragraph 3; (iii) applying an annual consumer price index (CPI) adjustment to notification fees.

In accordance with a SCAF decision (CCAMLR-XXVII, Annex 7, paragraph 53) this paper lists the Special Funds that are currently dormant for consideration by the Commission.

New Zealand is proposing to amend CM 10-02 so that Contracting Parties cannot license vessels to fish in the CCAMLR Convention Area if they are listed on a current final IUU vessel list administered by a Regional Fisheries Body.