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Tom McMahon Invasive Species Coordinator Wildlife Management Division Habitat Branch ----------------------------Senate Engrossed House Bill ----------------------------State of Arizona House of Representatives Forty-ninth Legislature ----------------------------CHAPTER 77 ----------------------------- First Regular Session 2009 HOUSE BILL 2157 AN ACT AMENDING SECTION 5-323, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES; AMENDING TITLE 17, CHAPTER 2, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING ARTICLE 3.1; RELATING TO GAME AND FISH. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: Section 1. Section 5-323, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended to read: 17-255. Definition of aquatic invasive species IN THIS ARTICLE, UNLESS THE CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES, "AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES": 1. MEANS ANY AQUATIC SPECIES THAT IS NOT NATIVE TO THE ECOSYSTEM UNDER CONSIDERATION AND WHOSE INTRODUCTION OR PRESENCE IN THIS STATE MAY CAUSE ECONOMIC OR ENVIRONMENTAL HARM OR HARM TO HUMAN HEALTH. 2. DOES NOT INCLUDE:ANY NONINDIGENOUS SPECIES LAWFULLY OR HISTORICALLY INTRODUCED INTO THIS STATE FOR SPORT FISHING RECREATION (b) ANY SPECIES INTRODUCED INTO THIS STATE BY THE DEPARTMENT, BY OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES OR BY ANY PERSON PURSUANT TO THIS TITLE. 17-255.01. Aquatic invasive species program; powers A. THE DIRECTOR MAY ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN AN AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM. B. THE DIRECTOR MAY ISSUE ORDERS: 1. ESTABLISHING A LIST OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES FOR THIS STATE. 2. ESTABLISHING A LIST OF WATERS OR LOCATIONS WHERE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES ARE PRESENT AND TAKE STEPS THAT ARE NECESSARY TO ERADICATE, ABATE OR PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES WITHIN OR FROM THOSE BODIES OF WATER. 3. ESTABLISHING MANDATORY CONDITIONS AS PROVIDED IN SUBSECTION C OF THIS SECTION ON THE MOVEMENT OF WATERCRAFT, VEHICLES, CONVEYANCES OR OTHER EQUIPMENT FROM WATERS OR LOCATIONS WHERE AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES ARE PRESENT TO OTHER WATERS. APPROVED BY THE GOVERNOR JULY 10, 2009. “Any aquatic species that is not native to the ecosystem under consideration and whose introduction or presence in this State may cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health. This does not include any non-indigenous species (e.g., rainbow trout, largemouth bass) lawfully or historically introduced into the State for sportfishing purposes” 2009 Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction Act Established the Aquatic Invasive Spp Program - with certain powers, prohibitions, violations, and penalties. Based on Self-Certifications and Owner/Transporter Compliance. Director’s Orders - DO1 = Establish an AIS List - DO2 = Establish an AIS Affected Waters List - DO3 = Establish Mandatory Conditions for Movement of Watercraft/Equipment from AIS Affected Waters. 2009 Aquatic Invasive Species Interdiction Act Established the Aquatic Invasive Spp Program - with certain powers, prohibitions, violations, and penalties. Based on Self-Certifications and Owner/Transporter Compliance. Director’s Orders - DO1 = Establish an AIS List - DO2 = Establish an AIS Affected Waters List - DO3 = Establish Mandatory Conditions for Movement of Watercraft/Equipment from AIS Affected Waters. DO1 AIS Species DO2 AIS Affected Waters Quagga Mussel Lake Mead Lake Mohave Zebra Mussel Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Movement Aquatic Invasive Species decontamination protocols to prevent spread of invasive mussels 1. Day Users {5 days of less in the water} 2. Long Term or Moored Boats {>5 days} DAY USERS Day use vessels, boats, watercraft or other contrivances have the potential to carry live larval invasive species to other uninfected bodies of water. To disinfect your boat, the following decontamination protocols shall be taken: • Remove any clinging material such as plants, animals and mud from anchor, boat, motor, and trailer; • Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s); • Dry boat and equipment. • If using the boat again in less than five days from the previous use: Replace bilge drain plug and disinfect the bilge by pouring not less than one gallon of vinegar into the bilge. DAY USERS Day use vessels, boats, watercraft or other contrivances have the potential to carry live larval invasive species to other uninfected bodies of water. To disinfect your boat, the following decontamination protocols shall be taken: • Remove any clinging material such as plants, animals and mud from anchor, boat, motor, and trailer; • Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, live-well and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s); • Dry boat and equipment. • If using the boat again in less than five days from the previous use: Replace bilge drain plug and disinfect the bilge by pouring not less than one gallon of vinegar into the bilge. DAY USERS Clean, Drain, and Dry your Watercraft and Equipment LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS Vessels, boats, watercraft or contrivances that have been moored in waters that are AIS affected (e.g., Quagga) for longer than five days will likely be heavily contaminated with larval mussels. Boats that have been moored longer than a few weeks or months will be heavily contaminated with attached adult mussels. Typically these boats are very large with many through hull fittings and internal equipment that resists even the most meticulous decontamination effort. Therefore, mandatory decontamination procedures for these vessels will include minimum dry {desiccation} periods. LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS Mandatory Procedures - Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, livewell and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s). - Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings. - Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October. - Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds. LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS Mandatory Procedures - Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, livewell and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s). - Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings. - Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October. - Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds. LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS Mandatory Procedures - Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, livewell and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s). - Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings. - Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October. - Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds. LONG TERM USERS OR MOORED BOATS Mandatory Procedures - Remove any clinging material {plants, animals, mud} from anchor, boat, motor, boat, equipment and trailer. - Remove the plug (if applicable) and drain the water from the bilge, livewell and any other compartments that could hold water. Drain water from engine and engine cooling system(s). - Physically remove all attached mussels from boat surfaces, motors, impellers, outdrives, rudders and through hull fittings. - Keep the boat out of the water and ensure all areas of the boat are dry including bilge, through hull fittings and engine for a minimum of 18 consecutive days during the months of November through April and 7 consecutive days from May through October. - Where watercraft decon facilities exist, flush engine and cooling system and any other through hull fittings with hot water that exits at 140 degree Fahrenheit for 10 seconds. Arizona Game and Fish Department – AIS Boat Inspection Report (AISBIR) Per Watercraft Inspection Protocols Recommended by Western Regional Panel on Aquatic Invasive Species Date: Time: Vessel Type: Make: Model: Location: By: . . . . Size: Owner: . Address: . City: State Registration # or USCG Documented Vessel Name: . State: . Zip: . Phone: . Commercial Transport Company or Name of person transporting vessel: Date Removed from Water: AIS Boat Inspection Report Self Inspection {completed by Owner and/or Transporter} How Long in Water: If applicable, AGFD AISP will inform {via Fax} the route and destination State(s) and/or Federal partners. Cold How Long Will Boat Stay in Current Location: Anticipated Travel Date: Destination ETA: CLOSE INSPECTION: IDENTIFIED MUSSEL LOCATIONS Must be completed and filed with AGFD AISP before longterm/moored watercraft is transported to another waterbody {…or State…} Body of Water: Weather Conditions Since Removed From Water (circle all that apply): Wet Moist Humid Dry Hot Ultimate Launch Location/Destination: Destination Jurisdiction(s): Date Notified: Visible Mussels Y/N Visible Vegetation Y/N Comments Hull, Engine, Outdrive, Propeller Shaft, Thrusters Trim Tabs, Pitot Tubes, Transducers, Rudders, etc. Generator Bilge, Through Hull Fitting Bait and/or Live Wells Anchor Rope/Chain and locker Trailer Mussels Present/Decontamination Required (Yes/No) – If YES, Explain Decontamination Plan (required before moving): Where: By Whom: How: I affirm that the above information is true. I understand that this inspection form does not certify that the watercraft listed here-in has been decontaminated, only that it was inspected for presence or absence of visible Quagga or Zebra mussels. I understand that the vessel will not be transported from the inspection site or other location as authorized by the Department until such time as the vessel has been decontaminated for all aquatic invasive species. I further understand that it is unlawful to transport live Quagga or Zebra mussels under Arizona Revised Statutes § 17-309 and § 17-255.02, Arizona Game and Fish Commission Order 42, and Arizona Administrative Code Rule R12-4-406. Signed: . Date: Printed Name: Legal Standing in this Matter: AGFD INCIDENT NUMBER: FOLE_FORM 2137_11/06/2009 . . . Date Released (no Visible adult mussels standard attained): page 1 of 2 DO1 AIS Species Quagga Mussel Zebra Mussel Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia *********************************************** DO2 Lake Mead AIS Affected Waters Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID) ****************************************************************************** DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment Movement Decontamination protocols to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia ******************************************************************* DO1 AIS Species Quagga Mussel Zebra Mussel Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia *********************************************** DO2 Lake Mead AIS Affected Waters Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID) ****************************************************************************** DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment Movement Decontamination protocols to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia ******************************************************************* DO1 AIS Species Quagga Mussel Zebra Mussel Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia *********************************************** DO2 Lake Mead AIS Affected Waters Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID) ****************************************************************************** DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment Movement Decontamination protocols to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia ******************************************************************* DO1 AIS Species Quagga Mussel Zebra Mussel Rusty Crayfish Red Claw Crayfish NZ Mudsnail Didymo; a.k.a rock snot Giant Salvinia *********************************************** DO2 Lake Mead AIS Affected Waters Lake Mohave Lake Havasu Lake Pleasant LCR – Lee’s Ferry LCR to Davis Dam LCR – California side (PVID) ****************************************************************************** DO3 Mandatory Conditions for Watercraft/ Equipment Movement Decontamination protocols to prevent spread of aquatic invasive species -To include fishing gear and usage of quaternary ammonia ******************************************************************* The goal of this plan is to: 1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and; 2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and; 3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations. The goal of this plan is to: 1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and; 2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and; 3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations. The goal of this plan is to: 1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and; 2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and; 3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations. The goal of this plan is to: 1) fully implement a coordinated strategy designed to prevent new, unintended introductions of AIS into the lower Colorado River and inland waters of the state, and; 2) limit the spread of established populations of AIS into un-infested waters of the state, and; 3) abate the harmful ecological, economic, social, and public health impacts resulting from AIS infestations. Coming your way in 2011 - 2012 www.az.gov/invasivespecies or www.azgfd.gov/mussels