Redesignating Public Land in Alaska to Allow Hunting: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Reserved Water of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, United States Senate, Ninety-eighth Congress, First Session, on S. 49 ... April 15, 1983 |
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Page 389 - ... to conserve the scenery and the natural and historic objects and the wildlife therein and to provide for the enjoyment of the same in such manner and by such means as will leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.
Page 250 - As a primary goal, we would recommend that the biotic associations within each park be maintained, or where necessary recreated, as nearly as possible in the condition that prevailed when the area was first visited by the white man.
Page 273 - When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the universe.
Page 247 - That all hunting, or the killing, wounding, or capturing at any time of any bird or wild animal, except dangerous animals, when it is necessary to prevent them from destroying human life or inflicting an injury...
Page 133 - Federal funds. (copy) 14. That this Master Memorandum of Understanding establishes procedural guidelines by which the parties shall cooperate, but does not create legally enforceable obligations or rights. 15. That this Master Memorandum of Understanding shall become effective when signed by the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Fish and Game and the Alaska Regional Director of the National Park Service and shall continue in force until terminated by either party by providing notice in writing...
Page 45 - ... unless such plans are determined formally to be incompatible with the purposes for which the respective Parks and Preserves were established. 8. To utilize the State's regulatory process to the maximum extent allowed by Federal law in developing new or modifying existing Federal regulations or proposing changes in existing State regulations governing or affecting the taking of fish and wildlife on Service lands in Alaska.
Page 131 - Service lands. 4. To recognize that the taking of fish and wildlife by hunting, trapping, or fishing on certain Service lands in Alaska is authorized in accordance with applicable State and Federal law unless State regulations are found to be incompatible with documented Park or Preserve goals, objectives or management plans. 5. To recognize for maintenance, rehabilitation, and enhancement purposes, that under extraordinary circumstances the manipulation of habitat or animal populations may be an...
Page 134 - Understanding shall become effective when signed by the parties hereto and shall continue in force until terminated by mutual agreement or by either party upon six (6) months notice in writing to the other of his intention to do so.
Page 47 - ... resources in or affecting the National Forest, and to provide for other such meetings at various administrative levels as may be relevant to the fish and wildlife resources and their habitat. (e) To discuss on the ground with local representatives of the Department and the Forest Service questions pertaining to the cooperative work of the. two agencies which arise in the field, and refer matters of disagreement to the Regional Forester and to the Director of the Department for a decision. (f...
Page 50 - ... compatibility assessments, or similar regulatory documents by responding to the Department in a timely manner. 5. To consider carefully the impact on the State of Alaska of proposed treaties or international agreements relating to fish and wildlife resources which could diminish the jurisdictional authority of the State, and to consult freely with the State when such treaties or agreements have a significant impact on the State.