Subsistence News-9/22/95

To   Subsistence 2

From:      Larry Roberts

Postmark:  Sep 21,95 11:29 AM          Delivered: Sep 21,95 11:29 AM

Subject: Subsistence News-9/22/95

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Message:

*Based on the recent WO Subsistence Management Review, a number of inhibitions were dealt with in the R10 subsistence Action Plan:

*Future costs and staffing will be dependent upon the position the federal and state governments take in resolving their long standing subsistence impasse. Estimated FS staffing could range from 3 to 50 FTE’s. A number of options are under consideration.

*The appointment of Jack Capp (R10 Director of Wildlife & Fisheries) as USDA representative to the Federal Subsistence Board (FSB) will mitigate complaints of inconsistent USDA representation.

*Increased awareness of the need for communications briefings for line and staff were recommended. Additional forms of internal communications and education include periodic training/workshops, “Subsistence News”, and summary information in the R10 Sourdough Notes.

*Interagency strategic planning efforts continue to evolve. It is hoped the State of Alaska will ultimately regain subsistence management responsibility on federal public lands.

*The Alaska Native Liaison will serve as an advocate for an important component of subsistence users. The role of the position, related to federal subsistence management, is yet to be determined.