Alaska Statutes
Article 8. Protection of Waterways for Anadromous Fish.
Sec. 16.05.891. Exemption for emergency situations.

In an emergency arising from weather or stream flow conditions, the commissioner, through authorized representatives, shall issue oral permits to a riparian owner for removing obstructions or for repairing existing structures without the necessity of submitting prepared plans and specifications as required by AS 16.05.871.