NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES COMMITTEE ON BOARD PROCESS, MANAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH NEEDS

What is this notice about?

A three-member committee of the Alaska Board of Fisheries will meet online on October 21, 2026, to continue its September 25 discussion about how the board runs its process, including remote testimony and advice from the Department of Law. The public can testify during the meeting by computer or phone, or send written comments by 11:59 p.m. on October 18.

Why was this notice issued?

The Alaska Board of Fisheries is giving public notice of a meeting of its Committee on Board Process, Management, and Research Needs.

What action is being taken?

The committee will continue the items discussed at its September 25 meeting. It will also discuss remote testimony and Department of Law recommendations for improving board processes. The committee will take public testimony during the meeting and accept written comments beforehand.

Who is involved: Alaska Board of Fisheries Committee on Board Process, Management, and Research Needs: Märit Carlson-Van Dort (chair), Tom Carpenter, and Mike Wood; Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Boards Support Section

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sun, Oct 18, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. October 18 (2026). Public testimony may also be given during the October 21, 2026 meeting.”

Ways to respond

Online form www.boardoffisheries.adfg.alaska.gov
Mail Alaska Board of Fisheries, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526
Fax (907) 465-6094
Testify at hearing Join the webconference at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83902041627 or by phone at +1 (253) 215 8782 (not toll-free), Webinar ID: 839 0204 1627

What to include

Written comments are limited to no more than 100 single-sided pages. People with a disability who need a special accommodation to take part should contact Art Nelson at (907) 267-2292 by 5:00 p.m. Monday, October 19, 2026. The agenda and meeting documents will be posted as they become available at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.meetinginfo&date=10-21-2026&meeting=webconference

Contact

Art Nelson, Board of Fisheries Executive Director
Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) Boards Support Section
art.nelson@alaska.gov
907-267-2292
P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526

Will there be public meetings?

Committee meeting (webconference): Wed, Oct 21, 2026, 9:30 am
Online via webconference
Computer: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83902041627; Phone: +1 (253) 215 8782 (not toll-free), Webinar ID: 839 0204 1627

Key dates

Oct 18, 2026: Deadline for written comments (11:59 p.m.)
Oct 19, 2026: Deadline to request a disability accommodation (5:00 p.m.)
Oct 21, 2026: Committee meeting by webconference, starting at 9:30 am

Original notice text

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING OF THE ALASKA BOARD OF FISHERIES COMMITTEE ON BOARD PROCESS, MANAGEMENT, AND RESEARCH NEEDS The Alaska Board of Fisheries (board) Committee on Board Process, Management, and Research Needs will meet on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 beginning at 9:30 am. This committee is composed of three board members: Märit Carlson-Van Dort (chair), Tom Carpenter, and Mike Wood. This meeting will be a continuation of the items discussed during the committee’s September 25 meeting with additional discussion about remote testimony and Department of Law recommendations for improving board processes. This meeting will take place via webconference. The public will have an opportunity to provide testimony to the committee during this meeting. The webconference can be accessed by computer at https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83902041627 The meeting can also be accessed by phone at: Phone: +1 (253) 215 8782* Webinar ID: 839 0204 1627 *Note This is not a toll-free number Written public comment can be submitted for this committee meeting. Comments are limited to no more than 100 single-sided pages and must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. October 18. Written comments can be submitted through the board’s website at www.boardoffisheries.adfg.alaska.gov. Comments can also be mailed to Alaska Board of Fisheries, P.O. Box 115526, Juneau, AK 99811-5526 or sent by fax to (907) 465-6094. The meeting agenda and all other relevant meeting documents will be posted as they become available, at https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=fisheriesboard.meetinginfo&date=10-21-2026&meeting=webconference If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in this meeting, please contact Art Nelson at (907) 267-2292 by 5:00 p.m. Monday October 19, 2026 to make any necessary arrangements. For more information about the meeting, contact Art Nelson, Board of Fisheries Executive Director at art.nelson@alaska.gov or 907-267-2292. /S/ October 6 2026 Art Nelson, Executive Director Date ADF&G Boards Support Section

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