The goals, objectives, and policies of the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge Revised Management Plan dated 2002, are adopted by reference. The plan presents management goals and guidelines for the refuge and its resources which the department will use in determining whether proposed activities in the refuge are compatible with the protection of fish and wildlife, their habitats, and public use of the refuge. Under 5 AAC 95.420, a special area permit is required for certain activities occurring in a designated state game refuge. All special area permit applications will be reviewed for consistency with the management goals and guidelines adopted by reference in this section. Special area permits issued for the Palmer Hay Flats State Game Refuge will be approved, conditioned, or denied based on the criteria set out in those management goals and guidelines and on the standards contained elsewhere in this chapter.

(Eff. 1/11/87, Register 101; am 6/26/2003, Register 166)

Authority: AS 16.05.020, AS 16.20.020, AS 16.20.060, AS 16.05.050, AS 16.20.032