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1996-01-17 Senate Journal
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Full Journal pdf1996-01-17 Senate Journal Page 2154 SB 223 SENATE BILL NO. 223 BY THE SENATE RULES COMMITTEE BY REQUEST OF THE GOVERNOR, entitled: An Act approving an interim classification by the commissioner of natural resources closing certain land within the Situk River system to new mineral entry; and providing for an effective date. was read the first time and referred to the Resources, State Affairs, Community and Regional Affairs and Judiciary Committees. Zero fiscal notes published today from Department of Fish and Game, Department of Natural Resources. Governors transmittal letter dated January 16: Dear President Pearce: Under the authority of art. III, sec. 18, of the Alaska Constitution, I am transmitting a bill relating to the permanent closure of certain land within the Situk River system to new mineral entry. The closure was called for in the Yakataga Area Plan adopted in April, 1995. The permanent closure is sought due to the importance of the Situk River system in supporting commercial, sport, subsistence, and personal use fisheries. A permanent closure of an area of state land exceeding 640 contiguous acres to new mineral entry requires legislative approval. This bill would provide legislative approval of an interim classification order by the commissioner of natural resources. The state Department of Fish and Game has worked closely with Yakutat area businesses and fishers in developing the Situk management plan. The closure to new mineral entry has gathered broad local support from users of this world-class fishery.