Section 16.40.105. Criteria for issuance of permits.

The commissioner shall issue permits under AS 16.40.100 on the basis of the following criteria:
        (1) the physical and biological characteristics of the proposed farm or hatchery location must be suitable for the farming or the shellfish or aquatic plant proposed;
        (2) the proposed farm or hatchery may not require significant alterations in traditional fisheries or other existing uses of fish and wildlife resources;
        (3) the proposed farm or hatchery may not significantly affect fisheries, wildlife, or their habitats in an adverse manner;
        (4) the proposed farm or hatchery plans and staffing plans must demonstrate technical and operational feasibility; and
        (5) the proposed farm site may not include more than an insignificant population of a wild stock, on the site, of a shellfish species intended to be cultured.

Notes

Implemented As

5 AAC 41.220
5 AAC 41.230
5 AAC 41.235
5 AAC 41.240
5 AAC 41.246
5 AAC 41.255
5 AAC 41.280

References

11 AAC 63.030

History

(Sec. 2 ch 145 SLA 1988; am Sec. 4 ch 13 SLA 2005)