03/30/1993 03:00 PM House L&C

  Number 541                                                                   
                                                                               
  HB 170 - EXTEND BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS                                       
                                                                               
  REP. JERRY SANDERS, PRIME SPONSOR of HB 170, stated that the                 
  Board of Marine Pilots was created under AS 08.62.040, and                   
  includes membership of two marine pilots licensed under                      
  Alaska statutes and regulations, two vessel agents or                        
  managers, two public members, and the commissioner of                        
  Commerce or his designee.  The board ensures the maintenance                 
  of efficient and competent pilotage service on the inland                    
  and coastal water of and adjacent to the state to assure the                 
  protection of shipping, the safety of human life and                         
  property, and the protection of the marine environment.  It                  
  establishes qualifications of and the required training for                  
  pilots, provides for the examination of pilots, and the                      
  issuance of original and renewal licenses to qualified                       
  persons.                                                                     
                                                                               
  REP. SANDERS said continuance of the board is considered                     
  essential due to the continued emphasis on competition, the                  
  requirement to set tariffs, and the constant evolution of                    
  state statutes and regulations which require implementation                  
  in the interest  of commerce and safety.                                     
                                                                               
  REP. MACKIE moved for passage of HB 170 with individual                      
  recommendations.  No objections were heard; it was so                        
  ordered.