In addition to the definitions set out in AS 16.05.940, as used in this chapter:

1. (1) "authorized representative of the state" means one who is legally empowered to enforce a statute under which regulations in this chapter are promulgated;
2. (2) "completed application" means the submission of full plans, specifications and notifications required by AS 16.20, and includes a form, series of forms, letter or other documents that provide all of the information necessary for the commissioner to issue, condition or deny a permit;
3. (3) "emergency" means an unforeseeable situation that presents an imminent threat to life or property;
4. (4) "mitigate" means to compensate fully for damage to fish and wildlife populations and their habitat by employing the most appropriate techniques;
5. (5) "permittee" means the holder of a permit and includes anyone employed, contracted, or assigned by the person or the organization to whom the permit was issued to conduct a land or water use operation;
6. (6) "permit" means the approval of plans and specifications required by AS 16.20.060 or 16.20.530, and any authorization made under AS 16.20.094, 16.20.096, or 16.20.162;
7. (7) "special area" means a state game refuge, a state game sanctuary, or a state fish and game critical habitat area, established under AS 16.20;
8. (8) "wildlife" means any species of bird or mammal as described in AS 16.05.940(14).

(Eff. 6/5/86, Register 98)

Authority: AS 16.05.020, AS 16.05.255, AS 16.20.162, AS 16.05.050, AS 16.20.094, AS 16.20.530, AS 16.05.251, AS 16.20.096