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National Park Service Subsistence Resource Commission-Cape Krusenstern National Monument
| Type |
Target |
Actual |
| StartDate |
2010-10-01 |
2010-10-01 |
| EndDate |
2011-09-30 |
2011-09-30 |
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9 |
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Unspecified |
The Commission did not submit any new formal recommendations to the Secretary of the Interior during FY 2011.The Hunting Plan
recommendations are listed here: Hunting Plan Recommendation Response from the Secretary of Interior Current StatusAugust
1993:HPR 93-1(A) - Eligibility: (Resident Zone Boundary) Establish a single resident zone for both Cape Krusenstern National
Monument and Kobuk Valley National Park that coincides with the political boundariesof the NANA Region. June 1994: Both Commissions
postponed meetings while awaiting aformal response to their recommendations from the Secretary of the Interior. Sept. 1996:
The Secretary responded to the Commission’s recommendations, directing the National Park Service (NPS) to complete an environmental
assessment (EA) and a Section 810 subsistence evaluation prior to deciding whether to modify the resident zone boundaries
through the regulatory process(rulemaking). Oct. 1998: NPS prepared draft environmental assessment and Section 810. Both Commissions
directed Superintendent to proceed with implementing NANA Region/resident zone boundary change recommendation. The NPS has
developed a proposed implementation timeline. The Superintendent request SRC endorsement for following the timeline to complete
EA and promulgate regulations designating all of NANA as one residency zone for CAKR and KOVA.June 2002: CAKR SRC passed motion
directing the Superintendent to publish a proposed rule to implement NANA resident zone boundary request.April 2004: NPS published
aproposed rule in the Federal Register.October 2004: Final rule to be signed and effective within the next few months, establishing
the resident zone to coincide with the NANA Region political boundaries.February 2005: Final rule effective January 3, 2005,
establishes the single resident zone boundary to coincide with the political boundaries of the NANA Region.August 1993HRP
93-4- Education:Northwest Areas NPS personnelshould receive cross-cultural training.NPS should develop joint information publications
for distribution in regional villages on public use of park resources, and NPS should expand education efforts. Sept. 1996:
The Secretary stated that the NPS provides cross-cultural training and will continue to do so. Secretary directed the NPS
to expand public education programs, as budget allows, for local residents. The NPS continues to increase local hire and place
weight on rural Alaska experience. The NPS provides cross-cultural training to all NPS staff.NPS has hired a full time education
specialist. We would appreciate SRC advice on what publications are needed.June 2002: SRC directed NPS to improve cultural
relations by providing cultural training for all employees including researchers conducting studies and monitoring projects.April
2004: NPS remains committedto implementing the SRC recommendations. NPS continues to work closely with the school district,
including curricula development by the NPS Education Specialist. NPS provides cross cultural training on a regular basis to
all employees.October 2004: Continuing education program efforts and cross cultural training. NPS is open to ideas for joint
publications or educational projects.February 2005: NPS continues efforts to implement this recommendation by working closely
with the school district and conducting outreach activities and educational programs. NPS would appreciate any input on potential
joint publications. Cross cultural training conducted in 2004, and is being planned for spring 2005.Hunting Plan Recommendation
Response from the Secretary of Interior Current StatusAugust 1993HPR 93-1(B) – Eligibility(ANILCA Section 804): If it becomes
necessary to restrict subsistence harvest of fish and wildlife, subsistence eligibility should be limited to persons (including
members of their immediate families, and their direct descendants) who had their primary place of residency within the NANA
Region on Dec. 2, 1980. Sept. 1996: The Secretary responded to the Commission’s recommendations stating that ANILCA , Section
804 provides guidance for allocation of subsistence fish and wildlife resources base on 3 factors:• Customary and direct dependence
upon the populations as the mainstay of livelihood • Local residency • Availability of alternative resources.• The Secretary
directed the Federal Subsistence Board to consider the Commission’s recommendation. June 2002SRC reaffirmed support for this
recommendation and directed NPS to continue to monitor State Tier II hunts. March 2004 - NPS staff continue to monitor fish
and wildlife population and the regulatory actions of the State Board of Game and Federal Subsistence Board to protect harvest
opportunities and to ensure natural and healthy populations on parklands. October 2004: Ongoing monitoring of fish and wildlife
populations, and the BOG regulatory actions to protect harvest opportunities.February 2005: NPS continues to monitor wildlife
and fish populations, and the BOG proposals and actions to protect harvest opportunities.August 1993HPR 93-2-Access / Aircraft:
NPS should study the impacts of aircraft over-flights on subsistence activities and consider restrictions to mitigate any
impacts. The Commissions expressed concern for possible aircraft- subsistence user conflicts during the fall caribou hunt.
Sept. 1996: The Secretary responded to the Commission’s recommendations stating : The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
has the authority to regulate airspace.The NPS generally regulates aircraft landings within NPS units. The NPS should work
with the Commissions to identify and resolve any aircraft – subsistence user conflicts. June 2002 – NPS requested to:1) Consult
with SRCs and publish a notice to pilots to protect subsistence use area from aircraft over-flights during the hunting season
2) Revise aircraft maps to protect subsistence areas.March 2004 - NPS continues to consult with FAA and ADF&G to limit aircraft
and subsistence use conflicts. The NPS has limited authority over overflights. NPS will continue to look for funding opportunities
to evaluate effects of overflights on subsistence and consult with SRC to design appropriate over-flight studies. Public meetings
for the commercial services plan will allow for input on aircraft use and conflict issues.October 2004: NPS has started gathering
information for commercial services planning, with an initial focus on aircraft transporters. Student researcher completed
27 interviews this summer for comments on transporter issue. NPS will proceed with formal public meetings in villages, and
obtain input on aircraft use and conflict issues.SRC/NPS working group for Protection activities will allow for input and
recommendations from the SRC on ongoing issues.February 2005: NPS conducting initial information gathering regarding conflict
issues. Student researcher has completed draft report on summer 2004 research. SRC/NPS Protection working group ongoing for
discussion and recommendations. NPS commercial services planning.Hunting Plan Recommendation Response from the Secretary of
Interior Current StatusAugust 1993HPR 93-2-Access/Air Propelled Boats: NPS should prohibit the use of airboats within the
Park and Monument during subsistence hunting season. Sept. 1996: The Secretary responded stating that airboats are generally
prohibited by NPS regulations. Operating a vessel exceeding a noise level of 82 decibels measured at a distance of 82 feet
from the vessel is prohibited. June 2002: SRC requested the NPS to prohibit airboat use in park areas. NPS regulations prohibit
hovercraft use in park areas.April 2004, NPS and DOI Solicitor will continue to monitor airboat use within the region.October
2004: Airboat use by commercial operators is prohibited in park areas under Incidental Business Permit restrictions. Regarding
private use of airboats:---“airboats” are prohibited under 36CFR.---“motorboats” are allowed under 43CF.---The potential conflict
in these regulations is undergoing further discussion and solicitor review. February 2005: NPS Region is preparing to start
on Phase II of regulation changes. It is unknown at this time if “airboats” will be looked at during this go-round. SRC is
encouraged to pursue if this issue is still felt to be critical.August 1993HPR 93-2-Access/All Terrain Vehicles (ATV):NPS
should allow the traditional use of ATV’s in the Park and Monument for the purposes of accessing in holdings and for subsistence
uses.Commissions agree to work with the NPS in identifying areas of traditional ATV use. Sept. 1996: The Secretary responded
to the Commission’s recommendations indicating :the Superintendent is authorized to provide adequate and feasible access to
inholdings under guidelines within ANILCA Section 1110 (b).ATV use for subsistence purposes is limited to those areas where
they have been traditionally employed for subsistence purposes. In such cases ATV use may only occur on designated trails
where it has been determined that their use will not adversely affect the natural, aesthetic or scenic values of the NPS lands.
To date use of ATV’s in the Park and Monument have not been determined to be a traditional means of access. In 1999, the NPS
advised the SRC chairs that determinations on ATV use must be made on an individual park basis in accordance with Title VIII
of ANILCA and other applicable laws and regulations.The NPS recognizes the ATV route along the beach of Krusenstern below
mean high water. Access from the shoreline route to an inholding via the most direct route is authorized.June 2002: Directed
NPS to designate the Dog Sled Trail along the CAKR coast around Rabbit Creek as a designated trail. April 2004: SRC requested
that the NPS take no action to designate the Dog Sled Trail.October 2004: Status quo, ATV use for subsistence purposes is
limited to those areas where they have been traditionally used for subsistence purposes.February 2005: Status quo, ATV use
for subsistence purposes is limited to those areas where they have been traditionally used for subsistence purposes.Hunting
Plan Recommendation Response from the Secretary of Interior Current StatusAugust 1993HPR 93-3- Areas of Traditional Use:The
entire park and Monument should be classified as traditional use areas open to subsistence uses. Sept. 1996: The Secretary’sresponse
stated that ANILCA did not limit subsistence uses in the Park and Monument to traditional use areas. Congress intended that
the entire Park and Monument to be open to subsistence uses unless closures become necessary for reasons of public safety,
administration, or to assure the continued viability of a particular fish or wildlife population, ANILCA Section 816. All
of Cape Krusenstern and Kobuk Valley are available for subsistence activities.June 2002 and April 2004: SRC continues to support
recommendation.October 2004: Status quo, all of CAKR and KOVA are available for subsistence activities.February 2005: Status
quo, all of CAKR and KOVA are available for subsistence activities.August 1993HPR 93-5 – Enforcement:NPS should hire local
residentswho are knowledgeable on Inupiaq culture and NPS regulations.NPS should establish co-management agreements with traditional
councils and tribal organizations. Sept. 1996: The Secretary stated that the NPS cannot contract out the Federal functions
of law enforcement and visitor safety. The Resource Apprenticeship Program for students and the Cooperative Education Program
are designed to promote local hire. The Department Of Interior supports the use of cooperative agreements as authorized in
ANILCA Section 809. June 2002: WEAR is a pilot program for local hire under PL 106-488. Maniilaq sponsored a meeting of tribal
governments in Kotzebue in August 2002 to address local hire issues. The NPS continues to support the Western Arctic Caribou
Herd management planApril 2004: NPS seeks to improve relations by establishing partnerships with local organizations. Pete
Schaeffer, Martha Whiting, and Victor Karmun SRC agreed to assist NPS improve resource protection and community relations.October
2004: NPS utilizes Local Hire authority to recruit local residents for all positions, as well as student hire. LE positions
require completion of training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia. The distant extended training period
and relatively low salary have been cited by local residents as deterrents to interest in these positions, as well as other
factors. Ongoing efforts for partnerships.February 2005: NPS continues to support and use Local Hire authority. Extended efforts
for recruitment and outreach ongoing to encourage interest in NPS jobs. Opportunities are announced for grants and joint projects
when available. August 1993HPR 86-6- Research and Information Needs: NPS should explore use of cooperative agreements to accomplish
research in the region and consult the Commissions on research design. Sept. 1996: The Secretary supports the use of cooperative
agreements as authorized in ANILCA Section 809.The Commissions’ request for scientific information is supported be ANILCA
Section 808. June 2002: SRC directed NPS to incorporate local students into research projects. Also, SRC requested the NPS
to consult with the SRC before new research projects begin. NPS continues to support the SRC s efforts to identify NPS research
needs.April 2004: Alex Whiting agreed to serve as the SRC s research liaison, monitoring all research projects that have the
potential to affect subsistence uses on parklands.October 2004: NPS continues efforts for cooperative management activities
under agreements whenever opportunities exist. Alex Whiting was named as CAKR contact for science and research, Elmer Ward
for KOVA contact. February 2005: Ongoing efforts to improve cooperative work. Currently drafting a General Agreement for ongoing
collaboration between NPS and Kotzebue Tribal Council._______________________________________Cape Krusenstern National Monument
Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC)didn t develop and submit any formal subsistence hunting program recommendations to the
Secretary of the Interior during FY2008. However the Commission made the following recommendations on Federal subsistence
issues:Cape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission (SRC)Kotzebue, Alaska – April 3, 2008 – Meeting
SummaryCape Krusenstern National Monument Subsistence Resource Commission met in Kotzebue, Alaska on April 3, 2008, at the
US Fish and Wildlife Service Office.SRC members present: Pete (Tarred) Schaeffer, Chair, Kotzebue Martha Whiting, Vice Chair,
Kotzebue Victor Karmun, Kotzebue Wilfred W. Lane Sr. Kotzebue Alex Whiting, Kotzebue Attamuk Shiedt, Sr., Kotzebue. SRC members
absent: Joe Arey, Noatak and Joe Swan, Sr. Kivalina. Vacant SeatNPS staff present: Superintendent George V. Helfrich, Willie
Goodwin, Ken Adkisson, Brad Shults, Jim Lawler, Linda Jeschke, Dave Mills and Clarence Summers.Others present: Dave Olson
– USFWS, Kristin Simac – NBS/UAF, Eric Regehr – USFWS, George Durnes USGS, and Susanne Miller - USGSChairman Schaeffer called
the meeting to order. After roll call and quorum was established.The SRC members contributed to the discussion reporting on
the past and present concerns. SRC member reports addressed the following topics:1. Low numbers of caribou observed near Noatak
this year. 2. High gas prices have impacted subsistence users in region.3. Federal and State regulations need to accommodate
subsistence users needs.4. NPS should continue to monitor law enforcement contacts. There have been problems in past years.5.
Observed trout in Agashashok River near Noatak National Preserve. Federal researchers tested trout for contaminants.6. Observed
sport hunters trespassing on Native allotments near the Agashashok River.7. School teachers are competing with local subsistence
hunters.8. NPS should continue cultural sensitivity training for new staff.9. SRC members expressed frustration with NPS lack
of action to resolve subsistence user conflicts in Unit 23.10. SRC is under utilized by NPS. 11. NPS needs to continue efforts
to improve the SRC program to ensure that the SRC is an effective organization. 12. The NPS should establish partnerships
with Native groups and local organizations.13. 14. NPS should continue to support and expand the local hire programs.15. N
should allow the Cape Krusenstern NM SRC and the Kobuk Valley SRC to conduct a joint planning workshop during the summer to
prepare for their Fall 2008 SRC meetings.16. North Slope Borough proposed a offshore drilling ban.17. NPS should continue
public outreach / school programs 18. NPS staff should continue to visit local communities to maintain and improve relations
with local residents.19. The NPS solicitor should visit local communities within the region to better understand the concerns
of local subsistence users within the regions.20. NPS should meet with commercial operators to advise them on concerns related
to subsistence activities on NPS lands. 21. NPS should continue to advise park visitors and commercial operators on the need
to respect private property/ Native allotments with the region.22. User conflict is a problem. NPS should limit or restrict
the number of commercial operators to protect subsistence users on NPS lands within Unit 23.23. NPS should involve the SRC/local
people in the development of it’s Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) Section 810 evaluations. 24. ANILCA
provides a subsistence priority for local residents on Federal public lands.25. Commercial operator activities impact caribou
migration routes.26. Global Warming is impacting subsistence resources and local residents. NPS should monitor / study key
species to determine Global Warming impacts on subsistence users and resources.27. NPS should involve local students in park
resource management studies.28. SRC members object to claims that subsistence users waste meat or other resources. Record
of SRC motions passed /positions supported by SRC during the meeting • SRC adopted the proposed meeting agenda with minor
revisions.• SRC reviewed and approved the SRC meeting minutes from Oct. 7, 2007.• SRC members elected Pete Schaeffer as Chair
and Martha Whiting as Vice Chair.• SRC agreed that NPS should continue to consult with and visit local communities to gather
comments from local people on regional subsistence issues.• SRC adopted Resolution 01-08, supporting the position taken by
the Northwest Arctic Regional Advisory Council’s resolution regarding user impact conflicts between commercial transporters
and subsistence users in Unit 23. The SRC amended Resolution 01-8 to include statements explaining how:1. Global Warming impacts
caribou migration 2. Alaska Native Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) should be used in the required ANILCA Section 810
subsistence evaluation process and 3. NPS should continue to use outreach programs to advise local people on subsistence issues
affecting NPS lands within the region.• SRC requested Resolution 01-08 be distributed to the Regional Director, Federal Subsistence
Board and other appropriate offices. • SRC passed a motion supporting the development of New NPS regulations that will allow
qualified NPS subsistence users to collect and use of wildlife bones, antlers, horns and plants for subsistence uses including
use as handicrafts. • SRC supports the establishment of a Unit 23 Working Group to resolve user conflict issues between subsistence
users and commercial operators in Unit 23. The Workgroup plans to meet on April 23 – 24, 2008.• SRC requested NPS to consider
using existing NPS regulations and commercial use permit conditions to resolve the Unit 23 user conflict issues between subsistence
users and commercial operators. • SRC Vice Chair Martha Whiting plans to discuss SRC concerns with NPS representatives in
Washington, D.C. and the NPS Alaska Regional Office in the near future. Chairman Schaeffer reported on the October 2007 SRC
Chairs Workshop. NPS and Agency ReportsUS Fish and Wildlife staff presented a report on proposed polar bear study projects
within Unit 23.Superintendent George Helfrich reported on the status of the ANILCA Section 810 for the commercial services
contract program. Local residents expressed concern for the Section 810’s finding of no significant restriction to subsistence
uses. Superintendent Helfrich also presented an update on local hire opportunities and concerns.• Willie Goodwin will coordinate
efforts to identify and recruit candidates for vacant positions on the SRC. All of the SRC members present expressed interest
in being reappointed to new terms.Brad Shultz presented an update on the Musk Oxen study Plan and other resource studies including:
Wildlife survey schedules for Spring and Summer 2008 reports on moose population monitoring cooperative programs with Alaska
Dept. of Fish and Game and the Bureau of Land Management in Units 23 and 22E also Baird Mountain sheep, wolf pack distribution
and Brown bear populations in Unit 23. For details contact Brad Shultz Wildlife biologist at Tel. (907) 445-0674.Jim Lawler,
Tel. (907) 455-0624, presented an update on the Arctic Network inventory and monitoring programs in Northwest Alaska. The
mission of the Arctic Network Inventory and Monitoring Program is to collect, compile and synthesize scientific information
about the arctic network of parks in order to facilitate their preservation, unimpaired, for future generations. The Inventory
and Monitoring Program is a major component of the National Park Service’s strategy to improve park management through greater
reliance on scientific information. Nationwide, 270 national parks have been grouped into 32 Vital Signs Networks linked by
geographic similarities, common natural resources, and resource protection challenges. The network approach facilitates collaboration,
information sharing, and economies of scale in natural resource monitoring. Goals –• Inventory the natural resources and park
ecosystems under National Park Service stewardship to determine their nature and status • Monitor park ecosystems to better
understand their dynamic nature and condition, and to provide reference points for comparisons with other, altered environments
• Establish natural resource inventory and monitoring as a standard practice throughout the National Park system • Integrate
natural resource inventory and monitoring information into National Park Service planning, management, and decision making.Linda
Jeschke gave an update on NPS community outreach and public involvement activities during the last year. (Film Festival, NPS
school presentation, student booklet, student summer hire update, polar bear project, climate change project , Founders Day
program, reindeer herding program, plant identification workshop, teacher workshop training, and NPS Jr. Ranger Program.)Ken
Adkisson reported on 2008 Federal Subsistence Board and Alaska Board of Game actions/meetings in Bethel, Fairbanks and Anchorage
including Federal Subsistence Board proposal reports related to: 01 – wolf trapping statewide, 05 Brown Bear Handicrafts,
51/51 - Noatak Controlled Use Area, and 52/53 – Bear Handicrafts. The SRC took no action on Federal Subsistence Board and
Board of Game proposals.Dave Mills reported on NPS issues related to collection of shed horns and antlers on NPS lands and
their uses a handicrafts and the Gates of the Arctic National park SRC Hunting Plan Recommendation #20. Following this presentation
SRC passed a motion supporting the development of New NPS regulations that will allow qualified NPS subsistence users to collect
and use of wildlife bones, antlers, horns and plants for subsistence uses including use as handicrafts. NPS staff provided
the SRC handouts on the following requested information from the Oct. 3, 20007 SRC meeting:1. Guidelines for use of Native
allotments in NPS areas.2. NPS - Federal regulations for bow hunting in Unit 23.3. Commercial use operations in Unit 23 4.
Presidential Executive Order #13443 : Facilitation of Hunting5. Special Congressional legislation for NPS lands within the
region: Native Hire and Contracting Senate Bill 748 and Public Law 106-4886. Updated (Feb. 2005 and Oct. 2007) Cape Krusenstern
NM SRC Hunting Plan. Meeting adjourned. Minutes prepared by SRC Chair and Superintendent
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