Download the “Final Environmental Impact Statement; Izembek National Wildlife Refuge Proposed Land Exchange/Road Corridor, Cold Bay, Alaska” here: http://www.ofr.gov/(S(2dsveohjqfh1ig1oy0tzmq0e))/OFRUpload/OFRData/2013-02618_PI.pdf
More about the EIS here: http://izembek.fws.gov/eis.htm
Text of the PDF below.
Saturday evening at 8:00PM KSDP’s very own Bigwave Dave will present the music of Frank Zappa. Tune in for a great show. http://apradio.org/ – 830AM
And maybe even an interview in the near future with Patrice “Candy” Zappa about her book “My Brother Was A Mother: Take 2.”
Patrice “Candy” Zappa, the youngest member of the Zappa family, tells what it was like growing up a Zappa  especially since her other brother was the legendary Frank Zappa! Rare family photos and Candy’s incisive commentary make this a must-read book. Originally published in 2003, this edition includes Larry Rogak’s exclusive interview with Frank Zappa and fan recollections of meeting FZ.
Download Sand Point School’s Friday Flyer for Feb. 1st, 2013 (pdf)
February
2nd- Ground Hog Day
4th- 10 a.m. District Battle of the Books 3/4 grade
4th- 1 p.m. District Battle of the Books 5/6 grade
5th- NAEP Testing for 8th grade
5,6,7th- Terra Nova Testing for gr. 5 & 7
6th- District Spelling Bee @ 2:15 p.m.
8th- 10 a.m. District Battle of the Books 7/8 grade
8th- 1 p.m. District Battle of the Books H.S.
8th/9th – Unalaska Boys @ SDP
8th/9th – SDP Girls away @ Unalaska
14th- 7 p.m. Close Up Raffle/Valentine Dessert Social
14th- Eagles Boys/Girls Basketball Road Trip
15th- No School For Students/In Service Day
MP3s of the games now online! Announced by Austin Roof & Pastor Scott Morgan!
Friday Morning Basketball – 2/1/2013
Download Boys – 10am at Sand Point: T-Jacks 61 – Eagles 59(mp3, 37MB, 80minutes).
Stream it:[audio:http://apradio.org/news/wp-content/themes/BLANK-Theme/mp3/bball/02-1-2013-10am-boys-kc-sdp.mp3]
MP3s of the games now online! Announced by Austin Roof & Pastor Scott Morgan!
Thursday Night Basketball – 1/31/2013
Download Boys – 7pm at Sand Point: T-Jacks 70 – Eagles 43(mp3, 36MB, 75minutes).
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The Buffalo hunt has been extended to February 16th!
SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES
This is a SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE adding to the NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES that was issued on November 2, 2012, hereby incorporated by reference, concerning proposed regulation changes in Title 5 of the Alaska Administrative Code. This SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE is being issued to notify the public of the following topic being added to the Board of Fisheries (board) schedule to be considered at the meeting noted:
The following additional topic will be addressed at the board’s Alaska Peninsula/Aleutian Islands Finfish meeting scheduled for February 26 – March 4, 2013 at the Sheraton Hotel, 401 East 6th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska:
IN THE BRISTOL BAY AREA: Consider a board-generated proposal to establish provisions, for the Ugashik and Egegik districts, to allow a person who holds two Bristol Bay CFEC set gillnet permits to “stack” those permits and operate extra gillnet gear within certain gear specifications, including length of gear and gear marking requirements (5 AAC 06.331).
All other provisions posted in the November 2, 2012 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES remain the same, including the public comment periods and tentative meeting schedule.
For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, or for a copy of the November 2, 2012 NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES, contact the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Boards Support Section, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526, phone 907-465-4110, or access the Internet at:
http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.meetinginfo
Statutory Authority: AS 16.05 – AS 16.20; AS 16.40
Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 16.05
Fiscal Information: The proposed regulatory actions are not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Date: January 23, 2013 _______________________________________
Monica Wellard, Executive Director, Alaska Board of Fisheries
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION
(AS 44.62.190(d))
1. Adopting Agency: Alaska Board of Fisheries
2. General subject of regulation: Set gillnet specifications and operations in the Bristol Bay Area.
3. Citation of regulations: 5 AAC 06.331
4. Reason for proposed action: To consider allowing a person who holds two Bristol Bay CFEC set gillnet permits to “stack” those permits and operate extra gillnet gear in the Ugashik and Egegik Districts.
5. Appropriation/Allocation: Natural Resources and all RDUs.
6. Cost of implementation to the state agency and available funding: These actions are not expected to require any additional costs.
7. The name of the contact person for the regulations:
Monica Wellard, Executive Director
Alaska Board of Fisheries
PO Box 115526
Juneau, AK 99811-5526
(907) 465-4110
8. The origin of the proposed action: Board of Fisheries (board-generated proposal)
9. Date: January 23, 2013 Prepared by: ___________________
Monica Wellard, Executive Director, Alaska Board of Fisheries (907) 465-4110
PROPOSAL 250 – 5 AAC 06.331. Gillnet specifications and operations. For the Ugashik and Egegik districts, establish provisions to allow a person who holds two Bristol Bay CFEC set gillnet permits to “stack” those permits and operate extra gillnet gear within certain gear specifications, including length of gear and gear marking requirements, as follows:
5 AAC 06.331 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
(v) In the Ugashik and Egegik Districts, a CFEC permit holder who holds two Bristol Bay set gillnet permits may not operate more than four set gillnets, and the aggregate length of set gillnets operated by the CFEC permit holder may not exceed 100 fathoms. A single set gillnet may not exceed 50 fathoms in length. The buoys must be marked as specified in 5 AAC 06.334 and 5 AAC 39.280 with both of the CFEC permit holder’s five digit permit numbers followed by the letter “D”. In addition, at least one cork every 10 fathoms along the cork line must be plainly and legibly marked with both CFEC permit numbers. All identifiers must be displayed in a manner that is plainly visible, unobscured, and in a color that contrasts with the background.
ISSUE: Whether to allow set gillnet permit stacking in selected districts of Bristol Bay.
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF NOTHING IS DONE? Set gillnet permit stacking will not be allowed in Bristol Bay. This may allow new participants to enter the fishery as multiple permit holders divest. However, it may also increase difficulty for families to retain possession of permits as family members leave and re-enter the fishery in response to changing circumstances.
WILL THE QUALITY OF THE RESOURCE HARVESTED OR PRODUCTS PRODUCED BE IMPROVED? No.
WHO IS LIKELY TO BENEFIT? Set gillnet fishermen who are able to own and fish two permits.
WHO IS LIKELY TO SUFFER? Unknown.
OTHER SOLUTIONS CONSIDERED? The board considered repealing the sunset clause for this regulation at the December 2012 meeting in Naknek and subsequently voted to allow the regulation to sunset.
PROPOSED BY: Alaska Board of Fisheries.
Sand Point Eagles will be hosting the King Cove T-Jacks for games tonight (Thursday) at 7 p.m. and tomorrow at around 2 p.m. Fridays game time is subject to change.
There will be admission fees of:
$3.00 for adults
$1.00 for students
No charge for Senior Citizens or Infants
The games will also be broadcasted by KSDP, 830 AM in Sand Point and 88.1 FM in King Cove!
Download “Fish News†from Jan. 30, 2013 (PDF) via Aleutians East Borough
Contents:
January GOA Fisheries:
Halibut:
Salmon:
NPFMC:
BSAI Crab ROFR:
Gulf of Alaska Coastal Communities Coalition:
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) is prohibiting directed fishing for Pacific cod by vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the Gulf of Alaska (GOA), effective 12 noon, Alaska local time (A.l.t.), January 28, 2013, through 1200 hrs, A.l.t., September 1, 2013, according to James W. Balsiger, Administrator, Alaska Region, NMFS.
This action is necessary to prevent exceeding the A season allowance of the 2013 total allowable catch apportioned to vessels using pot gear in the Western Regulatory Area of the GOA and is issued pursuant to 50 CFR 679.20(d)(1)(iii).
After the effective date of this closure the maximum retainable amounts at 50 CFR 679.20(e) and (f) apply at any time during a trip.
This information bulletin only provides notice of a fishery management action. For the purposes of complying with any requirements of this action, you are advised to see the actual text of the action in the Federal Register.
via http://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=cfnews_mobile.main
Emergency Order No. 4-S-7-13
All remaining open waters of the Eastern Section of the South Peninsula District will close to Tanner crab fishing at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Catch reports indicate total harvest will approach survey estimates of allowable Tanner crab surplus. Further harvest is not warranted to protect the long-term health of the Tanner crab stock.
All pots within the Eastern Section of the South Peninsula District must be open and unbaited at the time of the closure. Unbaited pots may be stored in the closed area at any depth for seven days. After seven days, all pots remaining in the closed area must be removed from the water or placed in waters less than 25 fathoms deep.
Vessel operators are required to deliver all catch within 24 hours of the closure. After delivery pots may be retrieved at any time.
MP3s of the games now online!
Saturday Morning Basketball – 1/26/2013
Download Girls 9am at Sand Point: Rookies 30 – Eagles 10 (mp3, 30MB, 65minutes).
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Download Boys – 10am at King Cove: T-Jacks 59 – Eagles 50(mp3, 22MB, 47minutes).
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Download Sand Point School’s Friday Flyer for Jan. 25th, 2013 (pdf)
January
25th- Awards Assembly at Noon
25th- Jr. High Blue/White Game @ 4:30 p.m.
25th- Lady Eagles host the Rookies @ 6 p.m.
26th- Lady Eagles host the Rookies @ 9 a.m.
28th- Sand Point School ASC mtg. 6:30 p.m.
The QTT’s Environmental Department is concerned about the air quality in Sand Point. If you are experiencing any problems due to air quality let them know.
There is a complaint form located on our website : http://www.qttribe.org/Environmental
Once website is opened, click on Air Quality Complaint Form
If you have any questions, please contact Cathy Adams or Karis Porcincula at: (907) 383-6968
Rep. Bob Herron (House District 37 – Bethel)
KSDP’s Virgil Porter interviewed State House Rep. Bob Herron (House District 37 – Bethel) on Thurs., Jan. 24th, 2011 at 3:30pm.
We covered his background, had an introduction to our new Representative & got an idea about what the 28th Alaska State Legislature holds in store for our region.
Download KSDP’s interview with House Rep. Bob Herron from Thurs., Jan. 24th, 2011 at 3:30pm. (mp3, 12MB, 30 minutes).
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