Public Hearing Announced for Fisheries Special Action Request FSA22-05 Regarding the Lower Copper River Subsistence Salmon Fishery

Temporary Special Action Request FSA22-05, submitted by the Office of Subsistence Management, asks the Board to temporarily enact the Lower Copper River subsistence salmon fishery recently adopted by the Board and to delegate authority to the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve Superintendent to implement the fishery.  This administrative action is necessary because the newly adopted regulations will not be published in time for the start of this year’s fishery.  The temporary special action and delegation letter would expire upon publication of the regulations in the Federal Register.

The public is encouraged to participate in this hearing by calling the telephone number below.  When prompted, enter the passcode.  Comments will be forwarded to the Board for consideration.

Public Hearing Information:

The Board is committed to providing access to this public meeting for all participants.  Please direct requests for accommodation needs to the Office of Subsistence Management at (800) 478-1456 or (907) 786-3888 or by e-mail subsistence@fws.gov at least seven business days prior to the meeting.

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