Section 5.24.366. Solomon Gulch Salmon Hatchery Management Plan.

	(a)  The department, in consultation with the hatchery operator, shall manage the Valdez Narrows Subdistrict to achieve the corporation's pink salmon escapement goal for the Solomon Gulch salmon hatchery. The department may manage those waters of Valdez Arm south to the latitude of Rocky Point to assist in the achievement of the corporation's pink salmon escapement goal for the hatchery.  
	(b)  The Solomon Gulch Hatchery Terminal Harvest Area consists of the waters of Port Valdez east of 146_ 30.62' W. long., except for the closed waters described in 5 AAC 24.350(3)(N) - (P).  
	(c)  Before July 5 of each year, the Solomon Gulch Hatchery Special Harvest Area consists of the waters of Port Valdez east of 146_ 30.62' W. long. Beginning July 5, of each year, the Solomon Gulch Hatchery Special Harvest Area consists of the waters within a 1,000 yard radius of the terminus of Solomon Gulch Creek.  
	(d)  Notwithstanding 5 AAC 24.320 and 5 AAC 24.330, and except as otherwise provided by emergency order, a corporation holding a permit under AS 16.10.400 for the Solomon Gulch Salmon Hatchery, and an agent, contractor, or employee of that corporation who is authorized under 5 AAC 40.005(g), may harvest salmon within the Solomon Gulch Hatchery Special Harvest Area from 6:00 a.m. June 15 through 6:00 p.m. September 15, using gear described in 5 AAC 39.105(d), except gillnets.  

Authorities

16.05.060;16.05.251

Notes

Authority

AS 16.05.060 AS 16.05.251

History

Eff. 3/29/87, Register 101; am 4/9/89, Register 110; am 5/22/94, Register 130; am 5/24/97, Register 142; am 5/11/2003, Register 166