Channel Islands SMP Mgt. Plan - public comment matrix 10-27-09

Channel Islands State Marine ParkPublic Comments SubmittedRegarding Draft Management PlanSept. - Oct. 2009Source of Date of Issue Comment comment Comment Response Access It is not anticipated that the use of helicopters will be an access issue Use the term "floatplane" at this time. If this issue arises, rather than "aircraft." The Alaska State Parks will consider it use of helicopters should be in a future plan revision.strictly limited to administrative, management, and research Written requirements. comment 9/16/09Commercial Commercial uses of park The final plan will indicate that "In activities lands should be very Public accordance with 11 AAC 18.010-limited. meeting 9/23/09 .040, permits may be issued for commercial uses only if the use meets specific criteria listed in 11 The plan should include AAC 18.025 and is compatible with more detailed information the statutory purposes for which about how Alaska State the park was established. All Parks would address a permit applications for commercial request for commercial use activities will be vetted with the in the park. What is State Parks Advisory Board in a appropriate? Where? At Public public meeting before a decision is what levels of use? meeting 9/23/09 made by Alaska State Parks.This plan should include special guidelines that will be used when evaluating a permit application for commercial use, that is tailored to this marine park and reflects the already high level of ...