Alaska § 46.03.476 - Ocean rangers.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 46.03.476 — Ocean rangers., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.03.476. Ocean rangers.
(a) An owner or operator of a large commercial passenger vessel entering the marine waters of the state is required to have an ocean ranger hired or retained by the department on board the vessel to act as an independent observer for the purpose of monitoring state and federal requirements pertaining to marine discharge and pollution requirements and to insure that passengers, crew, and residents at ports are protected from improper sanitation, health, and safety practices.
(b) The ocean ranger shall monitor, observe, and record data and information related to the engineering, sanitation, and health related operations of the vessel, including but not limited to registration, reporting, record-keeping, and discharge functions required by state and federal law.
(c) Any information recorded or gathered by the ocean ranger shall be promptly conveyed to the department and the United States Coast Guard on a form or in a manner approved by the commissioner of environmental conservation. The commissioner may share information gathered with other state and federal agencies.
(d) In this section, “ocean ranger” means (1) a marine engineer licensed by the United States Coast Guard; or
(2) a person who holds a degree in marine safety and environmental protection, or an equivalent course of study approved by the department, from an accredited maritime educational institution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 46.03.476
What does Alaska Statutes § 46.03.476 cover?
Section 46.03.476 ("Ocean rangers.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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