Alaska Online Public Notices #224297

ADF&G Seeks Public Input on Federal Fishery Disaster Relief Spend Plans

The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking public input to guide the development of spend plans for three federally recognized fishery disasters. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) - Purpose: - Collect public comments and feedback to inform allocation of federal disaster relief funds - Develop spend plans for: - 2022 Chignik salmon fishery disaster - 2023 Upper Cook Inlet East Side set gillnet (ESSN) salmon fishery disaster - 2023/24 Bering Sea snow crab fishery disaster - Stakeholder Engagement: - Virtual listening sessions for affected parties - Collaboration with NOAA Fisheries - Funding Priorities and Uses: - Direct payments to commercial fishermen, processors, communities, and households - Research, habitat restoration, public infrastructure, capacity reduction, and stock enhancement - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurements are identified at this stage - Emphasis on transparency and stakeholder participation in disaster relief fund allocation

Description

This notice announces a public comment period and virtual listening sessions for developing fishery disaster spend plans in Alaska. The Department of Fish and Game is seeking public comments on spend plans for the 2022 Chignik salmon, 2023 Upper Cook Inlet East Side set gillnet salmon, and 2023/24 Bering Sea snow crab fisheries. Comments can be submitted via email or during a virtual listening session scheduled for July 10, 2026. The final draft plans will be submitted to NOAA Fisheries for approval, with comments due by July 13, 2026.

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