Alaska Online Public Notices #2026200050

Regulation Update: Adoption of 2026 Atlas and Catalog of Waters Important to Anadromous Fishes by Alaska Department of Fish and Game

This regulatory update from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game establishes new requirements for activities affecting waters important to anadromous fishes: - The Department has adopted the June 2026 editions of the Atlas and Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes - The Atlas provides topographic maps identifying critical rivers, lakes, and streams - The Catalog lists these water bodies with legal descriptions - Regulation 5 AAC 95.011 is amended to reference the updated documents - Any person or agency planning construction or activities (e.g., hydraulic projects, diversions, use of heavy equipment) in these waters must notify the Department and follow permit procedures - The update includes revision lists, regional indexes, permit application procedures, definitions, and penalties for non-compliance - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is a regulatory action - Applies statewide to protect fish habitat by ensuring proper notification and permitting

Description

This regulation update involves the adoption by reference of the June 2026 editions of the Atlas to the Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes and the Catalog of Waters Important for Spawning, Rearing, or Migration of Anadromous Fishes. The Atlas is a compilation of topographic maps specifying rivers, lakes, or streams important for anadromous fish, while the Catalog lists these water bodies with legal descriptions. The regulation requires notification to the Department of Fish and Game before construction or activities that affect these waters. The update was filed on June 26, 2026, and becomes effective on July 26, 2026.

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