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ST A TEMENT OF WORl(

FOR THE

FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT

FISHING GEAR MEASUREMENT TOOLS - WEIGHTS AND GAUGES

Background: These brass 5kg and 8kg weights, fishing net measurement gauges, and ring gauges are all measurement tools required by federal regulation (50 CFR 648.51) to be used by law enforcement officers, when enforcing federal fisheries regulations. ·

Requirements:

Material: Each measurement tool shall be manufactured using brass. All tools will be used in the marine ·envirom11ent, and must be able to withstand the weather elements and maintain accuracy and durability.

Measurements: 50 CFR 648.51 Gear and Crew Restrictions:

Weights/Gauges: Mesh size is measured by using a wedge-shaped gauge having a taper of2 cm (0.79 inches) in 8 cm (3.15 inches) and a thickness of2.3 nun (0.09 inches), inserted into the meshes under a pressure or pull of 5 kg (11. 02 lb) for mesh size less than 120 im11 ( 4.72 inches) and under a pressure or pull of 8 kg (17.64 lb) for mesh size at, or greater than, 120 l1l11l (4.72 inches).

Ring Gauge: Tool should measure a range from 3.75 inches to 4.5 inches.

Serial Number: Each measurement tool must be issued an individual serial number that shall be engraved on the tool.

Certification: Each measurement tool must be certified attesting to its accuracy as a measurement instrnment. A report of official testing documentation shall accompany each gauge using a stainless steel screw lock carabineer.

Quantity: District Five requires the following quantity for each measurement tool:

Tool Description Quantity

5kg weight 10

8kg weight 10

1 Yi in. - 4 Yi in. net gauge 10

4 in. - 6 o/.i in net gauge 10

7 in. -·10 Yi in net gauge 10

Ring gauge 10

District Five will ship one of each measurement tool to the company awarded the contract, if needed. No plans, drawings, or other specifications are available.

Weights:Skg and 8kg

Net Gauges:

1 V2 in. - 4 114 in.

4 in. - 6 % in.

7 in. - 10 114 in.

Ring Gauge: 3 % in. - 4 Yi in.