File #: RES#14-17    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 10/15/2014 In control: Borough Assembly
On agenda: 10/20/2014 Final action: 10/20/2014
Title: A Resolution Supporting International Joint Commission (IJC) Involvement in the Alaska/British Columbia Transboundary Region Petersburg Vessel Owners Association had asked for support of their efforts to urge the United States government to work with the government of Canada to refer transboundary development issues in the British Columbia/Alaska region to the International Joint Commission. The Commission would be charged with using all powers under the Boundary Waters Treaty to ensure our Southeastern Alaska resources are not harmed by upstream development. PVOA has submitted the resolution to Alaska Municipal League for their support.
Indexes: Fisheries, Mining
Attachments: 1. Res. #2014-17.pdf
Title
A Resolution Supporting International Joint Commission (IJC) Involvement in the Alaska/British Columbia Transboundary Region
 
Petersburg Vessel Owners Association had asked for support of their efforts to urge the United States government to work with the government of Canada to refer transboundary development issues in the British Columbia/Alaska region to the International Joint Commission.   The Commission would be charged with using all powers under the Boundary Waters Treaty to ensure our Southeastern Alaska resources are not harmed by upstream development.  PVOA has submitted the resolution to Alaska Municipal League for their support.