Dale Anderson, Commissioner
Marlene Johnson, Commissioner
Bruce Twomley, Chairman
September 1997
Dear Governor, Legislators, and Fellow Alaskans:
Pursuant to AS 16.43.980, we are pleased to submit the Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission's 1996
Annual Report. As in the past, nearly twice the cost of the Commission's operation was generated from
license fees paid into the state general fund.
These are difficult times for many fishers, and the Commission continues to help fishers protect their
fishing privileges. We work closely with the Division of Investments, Department of Commerce; the
Commercial Fishing and Agriculture Bank, the Alaska Business Development Center, the Child Support
Enforcement Division and the Internal Revenue Service.
During 1996, the Commission issued 42,423 licenses, reviewed 1,931 transfer requests, and issued 233
adjudicatory decisions. At various stages of adjudication, 609 cases are before the Commission.
Fishers have petitioned the Commission to limit an additional 24 fisheries. The Commission is reviewing
these petitions and will develop proposals for public comment as required by the Limited Entry Act.
The Commission continues to work with the Legislature on various fisheries issues including a bill
supported by Governor Knowles to provide the Commission with authority to establish a temporary
moratorium in a fishery when required to promote the conservation and sustained yield management and the
economic health and stability of a fishery.
We renew our commitment to employ the Limited Entry Act for resource conservation and for prevention
of economic distress among fishers and those dependent upon them for a livelihood.
Sincerely,
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION
Dale Anderson, Commissioner
Marlene Johnson, Commissioner
Bruce Twomley, Chairman
by:______________________________________
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Governor
State of Alaska
Tony Knowles
Commission
Dale Anderson, Commissioner
Marlene Johnson, Commissioner
Bruce Twomley, Chairman
Adjudications
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Adjudications Project Leader
Data Processing
Roger Kolden
Data Processing Project Leader
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4th of July, Kodiak, Alaska
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