COVID 19 Action Plan

PURPOSE
This document expands on the ASA COVID 19 general action plan that proposes actions to conduct a viable commercial fishery throughout the Kenai Peninsula Borough in 2020.

There are three primary areas that this plan seeks to address: People, Product, and Management. Objectives for each area are supported by general goals to meet each objective. Each goal is supported by tasks that should be considered to meet goals and objectives.

Note: It is important to understand that given the evolving nature of the community and industry response to the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic, the information provided herein is subject to revisions and changes as deemed most appropriate by industry representatives.

Kenai Peninsula Commercial Fishing Industry Objectives – 2020

1. PEOPLE: Develop and implement worker safety and health protocols so harvest and processing sectors can continue to harvest and produce products for distribution in the region and beyond.

2. PRODUCT: Ensure consumers of Kenai Peninsula fish products have confidence that all regional commercial seafood products are safe for consumer consumption.

3. MANAGEMENT: Confirm ADF&G managers have clear authority to implement in-season emergency orders to allow for rational harvest opportunities by all gear types within existing escapement goals.

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