


Read about this week's enforcement actions from around the country.
An enforcement officer investigated the unpermitted hazing of an ESA protected, bearded seal off the airport runway in Utqiagvik
(formerly Barrow), Alaska. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, and the North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management sent personnel to move the seal. The investigation determined the seal was moved safely back to the ocean and the navigational hazard was cleared. Responding personnel were unaware of the authorization requirement. OLE initiated compliance assistance with the State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities in Utqiagvik (Barrow), and North Slope Borough Department of Wildlife Management. No further actions
anticipated.
An enforcement officer investigated a vessel operator for retaining halibut from a statistical area partially in the Sitka Local Area Management Plan area. A review of the logbook determined no violations took place.
Two enforcement officers conducted an at-sea boarding with United States Customs and Border. The team inspected the
Panamanian flagged vessel’s cargo holds. No violations were found.
During a boarding, an enforcement officer identified a permit holder who did not have a State gear card upon landing. The officer forwarded the case to the Alaska Wildlife Troopers.