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Part I, Line 3f - Method of Accounting NFI uses the accrual method of accounting whereby revenues are recognized when earned and expenses are recognized when incurred. Part I, Line 3f - Investments and Expenditures NFI's Crab Council is committed to the sustainability of Blue Swimming Crab in all regions of the world and has begun its work with a focus on the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. X true true X X X X false false false GAVIN GIBBONS DIR OF COMM. 183691 27554 211245 180072 JOHN CONNELLY President 345750 84000 39500 469250 415000 JUDITH DASHIELL SENIOR VICE PRES 174070 26110 200180 169008 LISA WEDDIG DIRECTOR OF REGULATORY AFFAIRS 169950 25493 195443 165000 ROBERT A DEHAAN VICE PRESIDENT 260675 39101 299776 253000 Part I, Line 1a: Relevant information in regards to selections on 1a. To meet the contractual obligations to the Organization's President, the Institute allows for spousal travel to key industry meetings.The Organization's accounting procedures require the Treasurer to authorize the President's expense reimbursements. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE INSTITUTE IS MADE UP OF SEAFOOD HARVESTERS, IMPORTERS, PROCESSORS AND RETAILERS AND EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTES Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS OF THE NATIONAL FISHERIES INSTITUTE. ONCE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING OF THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts AT EACH BOARD MEETING, DIRECTORS ARE ASKED TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. 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