Proposed 2009 Glacier Bay Cruise Ship Quota

In accordance with 36 CFR 13.1160(b), the Superintendent of Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve has proposed the cruise ship use day quota for the 2009 operating season. The proposed quota would remain unchanged from the 2008 level. Currently, the quota stands at 153 use days for the June, July, and August summer season and 92 use days for the May and September shoulder season.

Maintaining the seasonal use day quota at this level allows the results of research, monitoring, and baseline data to be assessed before any quota increases take place. For background information on motor vessel management in Glacier Bay please see the attached 2005 Science Advisory Board Report.

The NPS is soliciting comment on the proposed 2009 quota. Comment may be submitted until close of business on October 20, 2008.

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Science Advisory Board Report 2005   (361.9 KB, PDF file) 2009 Cruise ship quota determination   (88.5 KB, .docx file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.