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18 2013 Benefits Catalog : COASTAL VILLAGES REGION FUND CHEFORNAK • CHEVAK • EEK • GOODNEWS BAY • HOOPER BAY • KIPNUK • KONGIGANAK • KWIGILLINGOK • MEKORYUK • NAPAKIAK • Free - Elder (65+ yrs and older) • Free – Search & Rescue Meeting • Free – School Conference / Meeting • $55/Day – Other (As requested/Approved) inteRnet CafÉs CVRF’s Internet Cafés are available for community residents who may not have ready access to computers and/or the internet. The primary purpose for the computers installed at the CSCs is for community residents to: access bank accounts, research and apply for employment opportunities; perform educational research; apply for scholarships and educational opportunities; complete Youth to Work daily task logs; access emails; and much more. Online games and improper web sites are prohibited. Internet Café usage will supervised at all times. ContaCt For more information, please contact your nearest CSC staff or call 888-795-5151. COMMUnity sERViCE sUpERVisORs/ REpREsEntatiVEs CVRF now has a network of Community Service Supervisors (CSS) who are each in charge of the operations and staff of their respective CSCs. The Community Service Representatives (CSR) provide overall support for the CSCs as well as outreach duties and customer service. CVRF also has on-call CSRs to provide additional coverage when needed. CSSs and CSRs provide direct services and represent CVRF through communication, outreach, and promotion of program services. They also provide administrative support for Mechanic/Welders. MEChaniC/WELDERs In each of our CSCs, at least one Mechanic/Welder is employed to provide services such as: aluminum boat repairs, customization, small-engine repair, and fabrication services. They also work to develop customer demand for the rental of shop space and nightly bunk rooms to fishers and others. MeCHaniC/welDeR offiCes: Chefornak Ph: 907-867-8301 Chevak Ph: 907-858-7564 Eek Ph: 907-536-5303 Goodnews Bay Ph: 907-967-8334 Hooper Bay Ph: 907-758-4148 Kipnuk Ph: 907-896-5081 Kongiganak Ph: 907-557-5302 Kwigillingok Ph: 907-588-8253 Mekoryuk Ph: 907-827-8039 Napakiak Ph: 907-589-2302 Napaskiak Ph: 907-737-7014 Newtok Ph: 907-237-2310 Nightmute Ph: 907-647-6252 Quinhagak Ph: 907-556-8301 Scammon Bay Ph: 907-558-5523 Toksook Bay Ph: 907-427-7209 Tuntutuliak Ph: 907-256-2204 Tununak Ph: 907-652-6250 saFEty safetY tRaining CVRF believes that the safety of our fishermen and residents must always come first; therefore, CVRF offers our communities annual training in marine safety through our Marine Safety Program. These training sessions teach fishermen and other residents many important safety measures and the basic survival skills needed on the water by commercial and subsistence fishers. This training is also important to families who boat for travel or recreation. Training is conducted during the spring and priority is given to communities with the highest number of permit holders. We understand that region fishers already know and respect traditional knowledge regarding the dangers of their unique environment. CVRF and our Marine Safety Trainers hope to see more fishers increase their knowledge of marine boating safety and wear personal flotation devices (PFD) whenever they are at sea. PRoCess 1. Inquire about availability at your local CSC. 2. Attend training! The information provided in this catalog is intended to be helpful to our fishermen, but it is your responsibility to comply with all applicable Coast guard requirements. Coast gUaRD RegUlations The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 requires all commercial fishing vessels operating more than 3 miles from shore to successfully complete a mandatory dockside safety examination at least once every two years. The new federal requirements apply to both USCG documented and state registered vessels that commercially fish more than 3 nautical miles from shore. Upon successful completion of the exam, the vessel owner will be issued a decal by the USCG. The requirements went into effect in 2012. It is the responsibility of the vessel operators to comply with the new U.S. Coast Guard requirements. The CVRF Board has again approved to spend $300,000 to buy equipment to help our resident commercial fishermen
PeoPle ProPel WORK | FISH | HOPE 19 NAPASKIAK • NEWTOK • NIGHTMUTE • OSCARVILLE • PLATINUM • QUINHAGAK • SCAMMON BAY • TOKSOOK BAY • TUNTUTULIAK • TUNUNAK operate safely and meet Coast Guard requirements. Our goal is to promote health and safety in all our communities, and we believe fishing operations can be made safer by incorporating modern safety equipment and making USCG regulations part of the fishing lifestyle. Coast gUaRD insPeCtions The Coast Guard is planning to travel out to the region this summer to conduct boarding inspections of commercial fishing boats. Boats will be inspected to ensure compliance with all new regulations. CVRF is working with the Coast Guard to ensure that all commercial fishers are in compliance. Here is what the Coast Guard says; The importance of ensuring commercial fishing vessels are safe and ready for operation cannot be stressed enough. Emergencies on the water can happen at any time and the best preparation takes place well before you leave the dock. Common deficiencies found include: • Insufficient amount of personal flotation devices (PFDs) • Insufficient Emergency Distress Signals • Insufficient amount of fire extinguishers • Insufficient Type IV personal flotation device (life ring) • Lack of Vessel Registrations In preparation for this year’s upcoming season, fishermen are highly encouraged to utilize the checklist to assist them in preparing for the dockside exam. In order to utilize the current exemption in place for the Coastal Villages region, fishermen must attain the fishing vessel safety decal issued by the Coast Guard. Coast gUaRD exeMPtions: In 2012, the Coast Guard granted certain exemptions to the immersion suit and EPIRB requirements for CVRF community residents who operate boats 26 feet long or less. Residents who operate in boats longer than 26 feet are encouraged to contact the Coast Guard for individual exemptions. The Coast Guard contact is Kenneth Lawrenson and he can be reached at 907-463-2810 or at Kenneth.Lawrenson@uscg.mil. Nonresidents will need to each individually apply for exemptions from the Coast Guard. The following are requirments for CVRF region resident salmon, herring, and halibut commercial fishers: SALMON / HERRING REQUIREMENTS - Safety Requirements for Commercial Salmon/Herring Skiffs of Open Construction, Less Than 26-feet in length, Operating Within 3 miles Offshore and with 4 or Less Persons Onboard • AK Numbers: Valid State Certificate of Number onboard the vessel. Block letters and numbers on the forward half of the vessel. (For example, AK 1234 AK. This is NOT the ADF&G number) Cite: 33 CFR 173 • PFD’s / Immersion Suits: Coast Guard Approved Immersion Suit. On rivers, a Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD (lifejacket) is acceptable. They must each have a Coast Guard Approved PFD marker light, with batteries replaced annually. They must also be marked with the name of the vessel or the name of the owner or the name of the person assigned to wear it. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 **CVRF Commercial F/Vs currently have an open exemption from the Immersion Suit requirements as noted in the U.S. Coast Guard District 17 letter 16731 dated April 19, 2012. • Thowable Floatation Device: One Coast Guard Approved Cushion (Type IV PFD) or Ring Life Buoy for vessels 16 to 26 feet in length. For vessels greater than 26 feet, 1 orange ring buoy, 24 inch in diameter with 60 feet of line attached. Must be marked with vessel name and at least 31 square inches of retro-reflective tape. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 • Distress Signals (Flares): Operations within 3 miles shall carry any 3 Coast Guard Approved flares. All flares must be replaced by their expiration dates. Cite: 46 CFR 28.145 • Sound Signal: Means of making an efficient sound signal, for example, a whistle or canned air horn. Cite 33 USC 1603, Navigation Rules (Rule 33) • Injury Placard: Posted where crew can see it. Available from the Coast Guard. Cite: 46 CFR 28.165 • Navigation Lights: An all-around white light, if operating or at anchor between sunset and sunrise. Cite: 33 USC 1620, Navigation Rules (Rule 23) Note 1: This list is summarized for the Coastal Villages Region Fund (CVRF) commercial salmon skiffs of open construction less than 26-feet in length, operated within 3 nautical miles of the Territorial Sea baseline, with less than 4 persons onboard. Additional requirements may apply to these vessels that operate outside these limits. See the applicable Code of Federal Regulations for specific applicability and conditions. HALIBUT REQUIREMENTS - Safety Requirements for Commercial Halibut Skiffs of Open Construction, Less Than 26 -feet in length, Operating Within 12 miles Offshore and with 4 or Less Persons Onboard • AK Numbers: Valid State Certificate of Number onboard the vessel. Block letters and numbers on the forward half of the vessel. (For example, AK 1234 AK. This is NOT the ADF&G number) Cite: 33 CFR 173 • PFD’s / Immersion Suits: Coast Guard Approved Immersion Suit. On rivers, a Coast Guard Approved Type I, II, III, or V PFD (lifejacket) is acceptable. They must each have a Coast Guard Approved PFD marker light, with batteries replaced annually. They must also be marked with the name of the vessel or the name of the owner or the name of the person assigned to wear it. Cite: 46 CFR 28.115 **CVRF Commercial F/Vs currently have an open exemption from the Immersion Suit requirements as noted in the U.S. Coast Guard District 17 letter 16731 dated April 19, 2012. • EPIRB: A float free, automatically activated Category 1 406
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