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Eligible Communities
  • Eligible Gulf of Alaska Communities include rural communities with a population of less than 1,500 people, lack of direct road access, direct access to saltwater, and have historic participation in the halibut and sablefish fisheries.
  • There are 42 eligible communities with13,030 residents in the Gulf of Alaska. The eligible communities are listed below by region.

21 communities in Southeast Alaska: Angoon, Coffman Cove, Craig, Edna Bay, Elfin Cove, Gustavus, Hollis, Hoonah, Hydaburg, Kake, Kassan, Klawock, Metlakatla, Meyers Chuck, Pelican, Point Baker, Port Alexander, Port Protection, Tenakee Springs, Thorne Bay, and Whale Pass. Total population is 8,119 residents.

14 communities in Southcentral Alaska: Akhiok, Chenega Bay, Halibut Cove, Karluk, Larsen Bay, Nanwalek, Old Harbor, Ouzinkie, Port Graham, Port Lions, Seldovia, Tatitlek, Tyonek, and Yakutat. Total population is 2,711 residents.

7 communities in Southwest Alaska: Chignik, Chignik Lagoon, Chignik Lake, Ivanof Bay, King Cove, Perryville, and Sand Point. Total population is 2,200 residents.

  • Implementing this proposal will require NMFS review of CQE applications for eligibility and an Annual Report by January 31 detailing the use of Quota Share (QS) by the CQE and community residents to insure compliance with purpose of program. DCED will have 30 days to provide comments to NMFS.

 


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