Section 5.39.128. Reporting requirements for unlicensed commercial fishing vessels in the waters of Alaska.

	(a)  Before entering the waters of Alaska,  
		(1) an operator of an unlicensed commercial fishing vessel shall report by telephone, and shall leave a recorded report at a telephone number designated by the department for that purpose, or shall report by other means specified by the department. A report under this section must   
			(A) identify the vessel and vessel operator;  
			(B) certify that no unprocessed fish are on board the vessel;  
			(C) include the destination, travel route, and dates of transit; and  
			(D) include the quantity, species, and the location from which the fish were taken if any processed fish are on board the vessel.  
	(b)  The commissioner may, upon request by a local representative of the department, waive all or part of the requirements of this section if the commissioner determines that compliance with this section is not necessary for conservation, management, or enforcement in a designated geographical area.   
	(c)  For the purposes of this section,  
		(1) "commercial fishing vessel" means a floating craft powered, towed, rowed, or otherwise propelled, which is used for or equipped to be used for   
			(A) commercial fishing;   
			(B) fish processing;  
			(C) fish transport; or  
			(D) fish storage, including temporary storage;  
		(2) "unlicensed" means not licensed under AS 16.05.490 - 16.05.530.  

Authorities

16.05.251

Notes

Authority

AS 16.05.251 Editor's note: For the purposes of 5 AAC 39.128, the designated phone number to report to the department is [phone]. Before Register 183, October 2007, the substance of 5 AAC 39.128 appeared in 5 AAC 39.130(k).

History

Eff. 8/8/2007, Register 183

References

5.39.128;5.39.130