The Legislature further finds that, in exercising this authority, it is in the public interest for the State to adopt measures to ensure the competence of commercial whitewater outfitters; to adopt recreational use limits; and to allocate the privilege of commercial use where necessary to meet the objectives and goals of this chapter.

The Legislature further finds that it is in the public interest to allow stable, well-qualified outfitters who are providing excellent service and meeting the conditions of their allocations to continue to do so, subject to periodic review.

§12903.__River management objectives

The following objectives are established for management of rapidly flowing rivers for the benefit of the people of the State:

1.__Safety and health requirements.__To ensure that safety and health requirements are met by all river users;

2.__Minimize environmental impact.__To minimize environmental impact on the rivers and the river corridors, including access roads;

3.__Recreational use.__To allow a reasonable level of recreational use;

4.__Quality wilderness experience.__To maintain a quality wilderness experience on the rivers;

5.__Multiple uses.__To minimize conflicts between different uses of the rivers in order to allow for multiple use;

6.__Diversity of whitewater experiences and services.__To encourage a diversity of whitewater trip experiences and services;

7.__River use and impact.__To monitor river use and its impact;

8.__Communication.__To encourage open communication with all river users, both groups and individuals, on river management matters; and