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Legislation

UFA Request for Delay Implementation SB 92 (June 18, 2019)
UFA HB 65 — Fish Tax: Repeal Muni Refunds/Rev. Share (April 1, 2019)
UFA Oppose SB 99, Personal Use Priority (March 29, 2019)
UFA Support of Fishermen’s Fund Legislation: HB 105 (March 26, 2019)
UFA Support for HB 41 –Shellfish Enhancement (March 12, 2019)
UFA HB 35 – Conflict of Interest Bill (March 5, 2018)
UFA Support of Fishermen’s Fund Legislation: SB 61 (March 4, 2019)
UFA Support for SB 22 –Shellfish Enhancement (January 24, 2019)
UFA Support for HB 354 – Dive Fisheries (March 6, 2018)
UFA Support for HB 231 – CFEC (March 4, 2018)
UFA Support for HB 379 – Fishermen’s Fund Reimbursement (March 4, 2018)
UFA Support for SB 210 – Mislabeling in restaurants (March 23, 2018)
UFA Support for SJR 13 – Sea Otter Co-Management (March 9, 2018)
UFA Support for HB 354 – Dive Fisheries Management (March 6, 2018)
UFA Support for HB 379 – Fishermen’s Fund Claims Reimbursement (March 4, 2018)
UFA Support for HB 231 – Commercial Fishery Entry Commission (March 4, 2018)
UFA addtl comments on HB 87 Board of Fisheries Conflict of Interest (January 24, 2018)
UFA supports HB42 regarding forfeiture of property (March 28, 2017)
UFA supports HB 149 for five year Board of Fisheries cycle (March 29, 2017)
UFA supports HJR 9 on Transboundary Mines (March 14, 2017)
UFA to Alaska legislature on Title 16 Habitat Protections (March 14, 2017)
UFA supports HB32 GM Labeling (March 13, 2017)
UFA support ADFG FY2018 budget and finance subcommittee amendments (March 8, 2017)
UFA support HB56 and SB71 on Comfish Loan program limits (March 3, 2017)
UFA support HB 76 for Mariculture Loan Fund (March 3, 2017)
UFA support HB 128 for Shellfish Enhancement (March 3, 2017)
UFA support HB 87 on Board of Fisheries Conflict of Interest (March 2, 2017)
UFA support SB 3 on Ferry Wastewater (March 1, 2017)
UFA support HJR 12 regarding GM Seafood and labeling (February 27, 2017)
UFA comments on HB 115 personal Income tax – Oppose withholding on Crew payments (February 14, 2017)
UFA comments to Governor Walker on Fishery Taxes for fifth special session (June 23, 2016)
UFA comments on fishermen withholding estimated crew state income tax in HB250 & SB 134 (April 7, 2016)
UFA Support for HJR 16 for Transboundary River protections (Mar. 8, 2016)
UFA support for SB 172 – Shellfish enhancement (Mar. 4, 2016)
UFA comments on SB 163 concerning nominations as Outstanding National Resource Waters (March 4, 2016)
HB 112 REPEAL CFEC; TRANSFER FUNCTIONS TO ADFG (Mar. 25, 2015)
SUPPORT HB 128, establishing August 10 of each year as Alaska Wild Salmon Day (Mar. 16, 2015)
UFA Support SB 159 HB 300 Air Ambulance Service (Mar. 13, 2014)
UFA Support HB 204 Salmon Herring Product Tax Credits (Mar. 3, 2014)
UFA support HJR16 National Ocean Policy (April 10, 2013)
UFA Opposes HB 98 Escapement Goals (April 1, 2013)
UFA Support HB 177 Revolving Loan Fund (April 1, 2013)
UFA support SB71 Landing Tax Timing (Mar. 25, 2013)
UFA support SB60 & HB 145 re Sea Otters to Sen Resources (Mar. 15, 2013)
UFA support HB89 re Marine Invasives (Mar. 15, 2013)
UFA oppose HB 110 Barbless Hooks Hse Fisheries (Mar. 11, 2013)
UFA comments HB77-SB26 Water Allocation Senate Finance (Mar. 11,2013)
Resolution 2013-02 Support Scallop Hair Crab fishery (SB54) (Feb. 22, 2013)
UFA oppose HB 18 Personal Use Priority Hse Fisheries (Feb. 11, 2013)
UFA Recommendations Cruise Ship Wastewater Discharge (Feb. 5, 2013)
UFA Recommendations on Cruise Ship Wastewater Legislation (Feb. 5, 2013)
UFA opposes Genetically Modified Salmon-supports HJR5 Hse Fisheries (Feb. 1, 2013)
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Resolution 2012-1 UFA Supports Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Seafood Industry (February 16, 2012)
Resolution 2011-3 UFA supports legislative funding for hatchery & wild salmon genetics, straying, and fitness research with the intent of increasing economic benefits of state-owned and private non-profit salmon hatcheries (October 27, 2011)
Resolution 2010-1 Supporting Funding the Deferred Maintenance Projects at the State-Owned Salmon Hatcheries (September 29, 2010)
Resolution 2009-1 Regarding UFA Resolution on Sea Otters (November 18, 2009)
Resolution 2008-1 – Supporting the University of Alaska’s School of Fisheries and Ocean’s Sciences (SFOS) 09 budget request for $1 million of state funding to match available grant funding. (February 22, 2008)
UFA Proposal for Funding For U.S. Seafood Marketing – October 2008 (September 26, 2008)

Board of Fisheries

UFA Support for Robert Ruffner for Board of Fisheries (March 9, 2019)
UFA Opposition to Proposals 28 & 29, Support for Proposal 33 (March 5, 2019)
UFA Opposition to Proposal 171 (February 19, 2019)
UFA Comments for Hatchery Committee Agenda Topics (January 2, 2019)
UFA to Governor Walker, ADFG Commissioner Cotton, and all Alaska legislators re Board of Fisheries (March 27, 2018)
UFA support for John Jensen and Fritz Johnson for Board of Fisheries (March 13, 2017)
UFA to Governor Walker on Board of Fisheries (March 25, 2016)
UFA Comments on Board of Fisheries ETJ Proposals (February 26, 2015)
UFA Comments on Board of Fisheries Agenda Change Requests (October 8, 2013)
UFA Comments on BOF Statewide proposals (Mar. 5, 2013)
UFA comments on BOF Board Generated Proposal Criteria (Feb. 27, 2013)
UFA to Governor re Board Generated Proposals (Nov. 26, 2012)
UFA Policy statement for sustainable fisheries management –Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries (January 2008)

Resolutions

Resolution 2018 – 02 A Resolution In Support Of The Alaska Salmon Hatchery Program (September 27, 2018)
Resolution 2018-1 A Resolution in Support of Sea Otter Management (February 28, 2018)
Resolution 2017-1 Supporting ASMI relocation (March 14, 2017)
Resolution 2016-01 – In support of the UAF Kodiak Seafood And Marine Science Center (KSMSC), formerly known as the Fishery Industrial Technology Center (FITC) (February 18, 2016)
Resolution 2015-02 Supporting Revolving Loan Fund in Div of Economic Development (December 15, 2015)
Resolution 2015 -01 – A resolution supporting the Governor and Legisature taking action to solve the State’s fiscal crisis and achieve long-term fiscal stability (November 5, 2015)
Resolution 2014-03 Supporting the Alaska Mariculture Initiative (May 6, 2014)
Resolution 2014-02 Opposing Classification for Fishing Vessels greater than 50 Feet (February 21, 2014)
Resolution 2014-01 Supporting U.N. Port State Measures (February 21, 2014)
UFA Resolution 2013-1 UFA Supports Alaska Withdrawal MSC – 34 signers (Mar. 4, 2013)
Resolution 2013-2 UFA Supports Alaska Scallop & Hair Crab Fishery (February 21, 2013)
Resolution 2013 -1 UFA Supports Alaska Withdrawal from MSC (February 19, 2013)
Resolution 2012-1 UFA Supports Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Seafood Industry (February 16, 2012)
Resolution 2011-3 UFA supports legislative funding for hatchery & wild salmon genetics, straying, and fitness research with the intent of increasing economic benefits of state-owned and private non-profit salmon hatcheries (October 27, 2011)
Resolution 2011-4 UFA supports lake nutrient enrichment as a salmon rehabilitation and enhancement method in Alaska (October 26, 2011)
Resolution 2011-1 UFA supports the Bering Sea Crab Industries Effort to Restrict Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Crab Fishing (February 17, 2011)
Resolution 2010-4 UFA supports Stability For The Coastal Communities, Harvesters, and Professional Crew Dependent upon the BSAI Crab Catch Share Program During The NPFMC Five Year Review (September 30, 2010)
Resolution 2010-3 Opposing Chuitna River Coal Mine Development (September 29, 2010)
Resolution 2010-2 Support for Alaska’s Salmon Hatchery Program (September 30, 2010)
Resolution 2010-1 Supporting Funding the Deferred Maintenance Projects at the State-Owned Salmon Hatcheries (September 29, 2010)
Resolution 2009-1 Regarding UFA Resolution on Sea Otters (November 18, 2009)
Resolution 2008-1 – Supporting the University of Alaska’s School of Fisheries and Ocean’s Sciences (SFOS) 09 budget request for $1 million of state funding to match available grant funding. (February 22, 2008)
UFA Proposal for Funding For U.S. Seafood Marketing – October 2008 (September 26, 2008)
Fishing Vessel Safety -UFA Comments on USCG Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – July 2008 (July 29, 2008)
Resolution 2007-1 – In Support Of Fishing Vessel Safety (October 24, 2006)

Enhancement

Pebble Mine Draft Environmental Impact Statement – CWA Permit POA-2017-00271 (June 30, 2019)
UFA Support for SK Hatchery/Wild Salmon Study Proposal (November 5, 2015)
Resolution 2011-3 UFA supports legislative funding for hatchery & wild salmon genetics, straying, and fitness research with the intent of increasing economic benefits of state-owned and private non-profit salmon hatcheries (October 27, 2011)
Resolution 2011-4 UFA supports lake nutrient enrichment as a salmon rehabilitation and enhancement method in Alaska (October 26, 2011)
Resolution 2010-2 Support for Alaska’s Salmon Hatchery Program (September 30, 2010)

Environmental Issues

Roadless Area Conservation; National Forest System Lands in Alaska (December 16, 2019) NEW
UFA to Canadian Officials re Transboundary Meetings (March 30, 2018)
UFA comments on Department of the Interior 2019-2024 Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas 5 year Plan (March 8, 2018)
UFA to EPA re proposed withdrawal of 404c determination (October 6, 2017)
UFA comments on Transboundary Rivers MOU (June 29, 2017)
UFA on NOAA Ocean Acidification Research (March 22, 2017)
UFA to Governor Walker on Climate Change and Ocean Acidification (March 22, 2017)
UFA Comments on DNR Water Mgmt Scoping (March 17, 2016)
UFA letter to Governor & Lt Governor re Transboundary Mines (December 9, 2015)
UFA to EPA on 404c proposed determination (September 16, 2014)
UFA comments on DEC Water Quality Antidegradation Regs (April 14, 2014)
UFA letter of support for Ocean Acidification Research (March 5, 2014)
UFA Comments on Tongass Land management Plan 5 year review (June 28, 2013)
UFA Comments on Revised Bristol Bay Area Plan (May 6, 2013)
UFA Opposes Genetically Modified Salmon – supports HJR5 (Feb 1, 2013)
UFA comments on draft EPA Bristol Bay mining study (July 23, 2012)
Resolution 2010-3 Opposing Chuitna River Coal Mine Development (September 29, 2010)
UFA statement opposing Pebble Mine (September 2007)
UFA to EPA re 404c Clean Water Act & Pebble Mine (October 11, 2010)
UFA on 2010-2015 Oil and Gas Leasing in the Outer Continental Shelf (September 21, 2009)

Marketing

UFA thanks Senator Sullivan and Congressman Young for sponsoring American Fisheries Advisory Committee legislation (September 20, 2017)
UFA Support for American Fisheries Advisory Committee (December 3, 2015)
UFA support for S.2529 and HR.4617 for Fish in School Lunch programs (March 8, 2016)
UFA on Country of Origin Labeling (March 4, 2016)
Support for Seafood Protein Powder – Byproduct and Market Development (November 1, 2015)
Support for Salmon Protein Powder – Byproduct and Market Development (December 13, 2014)
UFA Resolution 2013-1 UFA Supports Alaska Withdrawal MSC – 34 signers (Mar. 4, 2013)
Resolution 2013 -1 UFA Supports Alaska Withdrawal from MSC (February 19, 2013)
UFA Proposal for Funding For U.S. Seafood Marketing – October 2008 (September 26, 2008)

National

SRKW proposed Rule Comments UFA Final (December 17, 2019) NEW
UFA to delegation re Health Care (November 1, 2017)
UFA to Senators Murkowski and Cantwell requesting vessel discharge standalone legislation (October 31, 2017)
UFA to delegation in support of Young Fishermen’s Acts S.1323 and HR.2079 (October 10, 2017)
UFA to Alaska delegation in support of pink salmon disaster funding (April 13, 2017)
UFA on USCG Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety (March 22, 2017)
UFA support for Chris Oliver for appointment to NOAA Fisheries Director (March 1, 2017)
Comments on Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Proposed Rule from 2010 & 2012 acts of Congress (December 18, 2016)
UFA Support for AMSEA NIOSH Grant (November 11, 2015)
UFA Humpback Whale Delisting 90 Day Finding Support Letter (July 20, 2015)
MSA Gulf States Snapper Management, UFA Comments to Senator Sullivan (April 23, 2015)
NOAA Marine Mammal Deterrent Guidelines (January 15, 2015)
UFA Humpback Whale Delisting Support Letter (August 26, 2014)
Resolution 2014-02 Opposing Classification for Fishing Vessels greater than 50 Feet (February 21, 2014)
Resolution 2014-01 Supporting U.N. Port State Measures (February 21, 2014)
UFA Comments on Halibut Catch Sharing Plan (August 26, 2013)
UFA Comments on USFWS Clarification of Terms in regard to Sea Otters (May 17, 2013)
UFA to Governor re NPFMC – Support David Long (Mar. 11, 2013)
UFA to NMFS ccGov re IPHC Qualifications (Mar. 11, 2013)
UFA to NPFMC & Delegation re Electronic Monitoring (February 27, 2013)
Resolution 2010-4 UFA supports Stability For The Coastal Communities, Harvesters, and Professional Crew Dependent upon the BSAI Crab Catch Share Program During The NPFMC Five Year Review (September 30, 2010)
Fishing Vessel Safety -UFA Comments on USCG Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking – July 2008 (July 29, 2008)
Resolution 2007-1 – In Support Of Fishing Vessel Safety (October 24, 2006)
UFA Fishermen’s Health Care – Challenges and Opportunities (August 2007)
UFA statement opposing Pebble Mine (September 2007)

Statewide

UFA Comments on CARES Act Fisheries (October 22, 2020) NEW
UFA letter to Governor Walker upon joining in the AO-279 suit (March 29, 2016)
UFA comments regarding Board of Fisheries (March 25, 2016)
UFA questions regarding AO-279 regarding transfer of CFEC functions to ADFG (March 17, 2016)
UFA Support Robert Ruffner and Al Cain for Board of Fisheries (Mar. 8, 2016)
UFA comments on SB 163 concerning nominations as Outstanding National Resource Waters (March 4, 2016)
UFA positions on Commercial Fishery Entry Commission (December 22, 2015)
UFA Support AMSEA Ergonomic Training (May 27, 2015)
Resolution 2014-03 Supporting the Alaska Mariculture Initiative (May 6, 2014)
Resolution 2013-2 UFA Supports Alaska Scallop & Hair Crab Fishery (February 21, 2013)
UFA recommendations on Cruise Ship wastewater legislation (Feb 5, 2013)
UFA to KRSA re Eavesdropping (Jan. 31, 2013)
Resolution 2012-1 UFA Supports Efforts to Improve Energy Efficiency in the Seafood Industry (February 16, 2012)
Resolution 2011-4 UFA supports lake nutrient enrichment as a salmon rehabilitation and enhancement method in Alaska (October 26, 2011)
Resolution 2009-1 Regarding UFA Resolution on Sea Otters (November 18, 2009)
Resolution 2008-1 – Supporting the University of Alaska’s School of Fisheries and Ocean’s Sciences (SFOS) 09 budget request for $1 million of state funding to match available grant funding. (February 22, 2008)
UFA Policy statement for sustainable fisheries management –Upper Cook Inlet Board of Fisheries (January 2008)

Subsistence

Resolution 2018-1 A Resolution in Support of Sea Otter Management (February 28, 2018)
FSB action on Kenai, Kasilof and Makhnati Island subsistence fishing (March 17, 2015)
UFA Comments on USFWS Clarification of Terms in regard to Sea Otters (May 17, 2013)
Resolution 2009-1 Regarding UFA Resolution on Sea Otters (November 18, 2009)