Section 18.34.220. Geoduck dive vessel requirements.

	(a)  Geoducks may only be harvested from a vessel that has a current annual permit issued by the department.  
	(b)  An owner of a geoduck dive vessel shall  
		(1) apply for an annual permit under 18 AAC 34.035(a)(1), (c), (d), (e), (f), and (g); and  
		(2) submit to the department for approval plans that  
			(A) demonstrate compliance with this section;  
			(B) accurately depict the location or placement of storage areas for geoducks and containers used to transport geoducks; and  
			(C) describe the surface finish of storage holds for geoducks.  
	(c)  A geoduck dive vessel owner shall ensure that a geoduck dive vessel  
		(1) is adequate in size, design, and construction to accommodate sanitary harvesting, storage, and transport of geoducks, and to prevent contamination of geoducks and containers used to transport geoducks;  
		(2) is equipped with a marine sanitation device approved by the United States Coast Guard or a portable toilet; in this subparagraph, "portable toilet" means a holding tank, chemical treatment unit, or other contained toilet facility that has an attached cover and that does not allow the discharge of untreated sewage; sewage may not be discharged during harvesting or within one-half mile of another vessel that can reasonably be expected to be processing seafood or harvesting shellfish;  
		(3) has at least one toilet room that is  
			(A) kept in a sanitary condition and in good repair;  
			(B) equipped with a toilet and toilet tissue; and  
			(C) equipped with a sign directing employees to wash their hands with soap before returning to work stations; the sign must be printed in English and, if necessary for employee understanding, either in another language or with pictures;  
		(4) has a handwash sink with hot and cold running water that can be tempered to a temperature between 109_ F and 120_ F, soap, and disposable towels;  
		(5) has, for geoducks, storage holds that are nonabsorbent, durable, smooth, and easily cleanable, and that are made of concrete, sealed or noncorrosive metal, fiberglass, or another suitable material approved by the department; and  
		(6) except for harvested geoducks, is free of live animals, including pets, insects, rodents, or other pests.  

Authorities

17.20.005;17.20.065;17.20.072;17.20.180;44.46.020

Notes

Authority

AS 17.20.005 AS 17.20.065 AS 17.20.072 AS 17.20.180 AS 44.46.020 ________________________

History

Eff. 8/6/2006, Register 179