AIS Tech 1: Opening and Risk Assessment

Step 5: Risk Assessment

*Have boat information pulled up on app 1. has the boat launched outside of Utah in the last 30 days? 2. Where did the boat last launch( 30 days) 3. is the boat crusty or Slimy? 4. Is the Watercraft Complex? 5. Boater zip code

Step 7: Ballast Tanks

1. Check if Ballast Tanks were decontaminated 2. If inspected only from negative water body, have boater run ballast pumps to get as much water out as possible 3. If from containment area and has seal paperwork but not decontaminated, Decontaminate 4. Check for Mussel master system, must be less than 6 months old and not tampered with. 5. if the owner has no seal or paperwork, start inspection

Step 9. Closing

Do you have any questions? Have a safe trip!

Step 4: check for a seal

Does the boat have a seal with paperwork?

Step 3: Boater information

Fill in general data about the boat A. Boat entering B. Boat type C. Boat Registration # / Boat trailer license plate D. Bow number E. Zip code

Step 1: Greeting

1. Greet Boater with introduction 2. Educate them on AIS, Why should they care? Clean Drain Dry!

Step 8: Remind boater of Certification Form

1. Tell boater that they need a certification form every time they launch 2. Ask if boater has taken mussel aware boater course, print certificate and have it on dashboard (stdofthesea.com)

Step 6: Live Bait

Are you aware that transporting live bait is illegal in the state of Utah?

Step 2: Ensure Personal and Public Safety

Have driver turn off car and put in parking brake. *chocks under tires