Alaska Online Public Notices #225564

Alaska Board of Fisheries Seeks Public Input on Proposed Fishery Regulations

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is seeking public input on proposed fishery and aquatic plant regulations, not purchasing products or services. - Government buyer: Alaska Board of Fisheries, within the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. - Regulatory scope: Proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of regulations under 5 AAC 01–5 AAC 77, covering Cook Inlet and Kodiak finfish fisheries and related aquatic plant fisheries. - Topics under consideration: Seasons; harvest and possession limits; quotas; fishing boundaries and closures; methods and gear; permits and registration; recordkeeping; management plans and allocation among users; landing requirements; fish handling and retention; and requirements affecting guides, anglers, harvesters, processors, buyers, and transporters. - Public input: The board invites public comments and Traditional Knowledge reports. - Procurement status: This is a regulatory notice, not a procurement opportunity or award. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or procurement services are identified.

Description

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is seeking to adopt, amend, or repeal Title 5 regulations concerning fishery and aquatic plant resources. Proposed topics include Cook Inlet and Kodiak finfish fisheries, commercial, sport, personal use and subsistence fishing rules, and related changes to other Title 5 regulations. The board may consider changes to seasons, harvest limits, fishing methods, gear, permits, management plans, allocations, and other fishery requirements. The notice lists tentative meetings from October 2026 through March 2027 and provides meeting-specific deadlines and procedures for public comments and testimony.

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