Download DO2 AIS Affected Waters

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
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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):
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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)
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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.
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www.az.gov/invasivespecies
or
www.azgfd.gov/mussels