5 AAC 96.610 - Procedure for developing fish and game regulations
(a) For the purpose
of developing fish and game regulations, each board will observe the procedures
set out in this section. The deadlines for each phase will be set by the
appropriate board for each meeting and will be announced to committees and the
public.
(b) Phase 1. Each board
will solicit regulatory proposals or comments to facilitate that board's
deliberations. The boards may limit those sections or portions of the existing
regulations that will be open for change. The boards will provide forms to be
used in preparing proposals. Notices soliciting proposals will be distributed
statewide. In order to be considered, a proposal seeking regulatory change in
those sections or portions of the regulations open for change must be received
by the boards before the designated deadline unless provided otherwise by a
board.
(c) Phase 2. After the
deadline for receiving proposals, the boards support section shall compile
regulatory proposals received on time, including proposals from department
staff and other government agencies, distribute them to the public through
department offices,and the boards support section website, and send them to the
committees.
(d) Phase 3. Committees
may review the proposals at a public meeting and may request technical and
scientific support data and prepared testimony from the department.The boards
will receive committee recommendations and solicit public comment.
(e) Phase 4. Each board will give legal
notice of timely received proposals. In accordance with the Administrative
Procedure Act (AS 44.62), each board will hold a public hearing and will act on
proposals or develop alternatives on the subject matter legally noticed. The
final decision on all proposals remains the responsibility of a
board.
(f) Phase 5. After
completion of procedures required by the Administrative Procedure Act (AS
44.62), a board will notify each committee of the actions taken on each
committee's respective recommendations and proposals and the reasons for those
actions.
Notes
Authority:AS 16.05.260
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