Current through September 25, 2024
Section 5 AAC 95.990 - DefinitionsIn addition to the definitions set out in AS 16.05.940, as used in this chapter:
(1) "authorized representative of the state" means one who is legally empowered to enforce a statute under which regulations in this chapter are promulgated;(2) "completed application" means the submission of full plans, specifications and notifications required by AS 16.20, and includes a form, series of forms, letter or other documents that provide all of the information necessary for the commissioner to issue, condition or deny a permit;(3) "emergency" means an unforeseeable situation that presents an imminent threat to life or property;(4) "mitigate" means to compensate fully for damage to fish and wildlife populations and their habitat by employing the most appropriate techniques;(5) "permittee" means the holder of a permit and includes anyone employed, contracted, or assigned by the person or the organization to whom the permit was issued to conduct a land or water use operation;(6) "permit" means the approval of plans and specifications required by AS 16.20.060 or 16.20.530, and any authorization made under AS 16.20.094, 16.20.096, or 16.20.162;(7) "special area" means a state game refuge, a state game sanctuary, or a state fish and game critical habitat area, established under AS 16.20;(8) "wildlife" means any species of bird or mammal as described in AS 16.05.940(14).Authority:AS 16.05.020
AS 16.05.050
AS 16.05.251
AS 16.05.255
AS 16.20.060
AS 16.20.094
AS 16.20.096
AS 16.20.162
AS 16.20.530