Subsistence News-1/19/96

To   Subsistence 2

From:      Larry Roberts

Postmark:  Jan 19,96  9:02 AM          Delivered: Jan 19,96  9:02 AM

Subject: Subsistence News-1/19/96

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Message:

*The latest draft subsistence “concept proposal” was developed by Alaska’s Lt. Gov. Fran Ulmer. In the proposal none of the communities on the Kenai Peninsula would automatically qualify for subsistence harvest of fish and game.

*The Chugach NF encompasses a portion of the Kenai Peninsula.

*Under the Lt. Gov. draft proposal, communities could qualify for subsistence if they were able to demonstrate a personal history of subsistence use within the area.

*The proposal lays out two categories:

1. small, remote communities off the road or ferry system where residents would automatically qualify for subsistence;
2. non-subsistence areas where residents may qualify for subsistence only if they have a personal-use history.

*Both supporters and opponents of this latest proposal to resolve the subsistence impasse indicate there are serious flaws with the proposal. However, none will venture to claim success or failure in their attempts to end the impasse.