The Best Estimate Report (BER) is being updated to use the new database structure of the PacFIN System. It is anticipated that the new report will become active on October 26, 2015. Once the new report is active the legacy BER will no longer be updated. Historical reports will still be available through the legacy system.
To find the report go to the “DATA” menu and select “APEX Reporting System.” In the report navigation tree look for the QSM Best Estimate Reports Folder and select QSM001. This is currently password protected, but we anticipate removing the password protection on Monday the 26th.
There will be subtle difference between the estimates returned by the new BER and the legacy BER due to clean-up and alteration of background code. For example, the algorithm used to define sablefish landings has been updated to reflect management and data collection changes. We have been monitoring differences between the reports and will continue to do so behind the scenes. The changes in the report represent best estimates, and methods will continue to be revised as the hard data reveals better methods to update earlier estimates.