1. (a) The hatchery permit application process includes the development, finalization, and approval of a basic management plan. A basic management plan describes how the proposed hatchery and facility will be developed for the first five years and is drafted by the applicant, department area staff, and the PNP coordinator. The basic management plan exists only as a draft basic management plan until approved by the commissioner.

2. (b) A basic management plan must include the following for a proposed hatchery:

   1. (1) hatchery development schedule;
   2. (2) location of the facility;
   3. (3) capacity of the facility;
   4. (4) potential donor stock source;
   5. (5) incubation plans;
   6. (6) culture plans;
   7. (7) release locations; and
   8. (8) adult harvest plans.
3. (c) An approved basic management plan is an addendum to the hatchery permit and sets out the terms of the hatchery permit.

(Eff. 6/11/2025, Register 254)

Authority: AS 16.05.020, AS 16.10.400, AS 16.12.010, AS 16.05.092, AS 16.10.410, AS 16.12.020