Alaska Fishermen's Fund Notice of Public Meeting

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will hold its fall meeting on October 14, 2026, in Anchorage and by Zoom. The public part of the meeting will review the Fund's finances and its policies and regulations, and public comments will be taken from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. People who cannot attend may send written comments before the meeting.

Why was this notice issued?

The Advisory and Appeals Council is holding its regular fall meeting to review benefit claims and the Fund's business.

What action is being taken?

The Council will first meet in a closed executive session to review claims for benefits that the Fund Administrator has not approved, and claims asking for longer or higher benefit limits. The business meeting, which is open to the public, will review the Fund's current financial condition and the policies and regulations that govern how it is run.

Who is involved: Alaska Commercial Fishermen's Fund Advisory and Appeals Council; Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development; injured and disabled commercial fishermen who receive or seek help with emergency medical costs (up to $15,000 per injury). The Fund is paid for by part of the money from commercial fishing license fees.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 14, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Public comments accepted from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on October 14, 2026; written comments must be submitted prior to the meeting.”

Ways to respond

Testify at hearing In person at Department of Labor and Workforce Development Building, 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 305, Anchorage, Alaska, or by Zoom, during the public comment period, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on October 14, 2026
Mail Fishermen's Fund, P.O. Box 111149, Juneau, AK 99811
Email fishfund@alaska.gov

What to include

Written comments should be sent before the meeting so the Council can consider them. People whose claims are being reviewed in executive session have been notified individually. People with disabilities who need special accommodations should contact the Fishermen's Fund at (907) 465-2766 or fishfund@alaska.gov by 5:00 PM, October 2, 2026.

Contact

Fishermen's Fund, Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development
fishfund@alaska.gov
907-465-2766 or 1-888-520-2766
P.O. Box 111149, Juneau, AK 99811

Will there be public meetings?

Council meeting (fall meeting): Wed, Oct 14, 2026, Begins 9:00am (executive session first); public comments 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Department of Labor and Workforce Development Building, 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 305, Anchorage, Alaska
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87171672347?pwd=aaKVA6gRaNMltwG8kUuLf3vxU9PaSa.1 ; by phone toll-free: 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099

Key dates

Oct 2, 2026: Deadline (5:00 PM) to request special accommodations for people with disabilities
Oct 14, 2026: Council fall meeting begins at 9:00am; public comments accepted 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm; written comments due before the meeting

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ALASKA COMMERCIAL FISHERMEN’S FUND NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING The Alaska Commercial Fishermen’s Fund Advisory and Appeals Council will hold its fall meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, beginning at 9:00am. The meeting will begin in executive session. During executive session, the Council will review claims for benefits that have not been approved by the Fund Administrator and claims requesting extensions of benefit limits and/or duration of care. Individuals whose claims are scheduled for review have been notified individually. The meeting will be held in-person at the following location: Department of Labor and Workforce Development Building 3301 Eagle Street, Suite 305 Anchorage, Alaska • To participate by Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87171672347?pwd=aaKVA6gRaNMltwG8kUuLf3vxU9PaSa.1 • To participate by Zoom telephonically by toll-free number, call 877-853-5247 or 888-788-0099 The business meeting will include a review of the Fund’s current financial condition and the policies and regulations governing its administration. The business portion of the meeting is open to the public and public comments will be accepted from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on October 14, 2026. If you are unable to participate, you may submit written comments prior to the meeting for consideration by the Council. Send written comments to: Fishermen’s Fund P.O. Box 111149 Juneau, AK 99811 -or- fishfund@alaska.gov The Fishermen’s Fund assists injured and disabled fishermen who have incurred emergency medical costs because of occupational injuries and illnesses, up to $15,000 per injury. It is administered by the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and is funded by a portion of the revenue derived from commercial fishing license fees. Individuals or groups of people with disabilities, who require special accommodations, should contact The Fishermen’s Fund at (907) 465-2766 or fishfund@alaska.gov by 5:00 PM, October 2, 2026. Contact Information: For additional information regarding the Council meeting, please call 907-465-2766 or 1-888-520-2766 or email fishfund@alaska.gov.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.