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NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD PROCEDURES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE ALASKA WORKERS’ COMPENSATION BOARD BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the Alaska Workers’ Compensation Board propose to adopt regulation changes in 8 AAC 45 dealing with Board procedures. Summary of proposed changes: The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development and the ......

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In response to AO 360, the Department of Revenue has developed a regulatory reform plan to modernize and streamline regulations while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden. The DOR Regulatory Reform Plan and timeline are available below under Attachments. Documents may be periodically updated and reposted here....

Brief DescriptionThe Department of Law proposes to adopt regulations on attorney general certification of fiduciary review requested by the fiduciary of a covered fund.Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Law proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 9 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with certification of fiduciary review, including the following:(1)        9 AAC 70.010 is proposed to be added setting for the purpose of 9 AAC 70.(2)&nbs......

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Law proposes to change regulations on the supervision of legal services to state agencies by the attorney general.Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Law proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 9 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with the provision of legal services to state agencies, including the following:(1)        9 AAC 02.010 is proposed as a new section of regulation setting forth the purposes ......

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON NON-ROUTINE INVESTMENTSIN THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Department of Revenue proposes to adopt regulations establishing protocols to be followed by the fiduciary when considering non-routine investments made from certain state funds, including the constitutional budget reserve fund subaccount. Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Revenue proposes to adopt regulation changes in 15 AAC of the Alaska Admini......

Filing notification attached.Title 5 - Board of Game regulations re: Archery; Predatory Control (5 AAC 92.085 - 5 AAC 92.550)Department of Law file number: 2026200173Filed: 8/24/2026  Effective: 9/23/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Brief Description:The Board of Examiners in Optometry proposes to change regulations implementing corresponding statutory changes to AS 08.72 under 1 Chapter 37, SLA 2024 (HB309) relating to the delegation of routine services of optometry by a licensed optometrist to a non-licensed agent.Summary of proposed changes: The Board of Examiners in Optometry (Board) proposes to change regulation changes in Title 12, Chapter 48 of the Alaska Administrative Code, relating to the delegation of routine ser......

AO 360 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) REGULATORY REFORM PLAN.Administrative Order 360 (AO 360) Compliance. The Department of Health (DOH) has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan to comply with the Governor’s Administrative Order 360 (AO 360) directive to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining regulations that are essential to Alaskans’ health, well-being, and self-sufficiency.Please see DOH’s AO 360 Regulatory Reform Plan below, under Attachments. FINAL approved v......

On August 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern updating general occupational licensing functions relating to Acupuncturist fees within the Division.The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on August 17, 2026, and are effective on November 1, 2026. Attached is a copy of the f......

On August 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern occupational licensing fees for direct-entry midwives, apprentice direct-entry midwives, and concert promoters.The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on August 17, 2026, and are effective on September 16, 2026. Attached is a c......

Filing notification attached.Title 12 - Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development regulations re: Certified Direct-Entry Midwives fees and Concert Promoters fees within the Division(12 AAC 02.145; 12 AAC 02.170)Department of Law file number: 2026200057 Filed: 8/17/2026  Effective: 9/16/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 12 - Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development regulations re: General Occupational Licensing Fees - Acupuncturists (12 AAC 02.108)Department of Law file number: 2025200600Filed: 8/17/2026  Effective: 11/1/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Department of Family and Community Services proposes changes to  regulations on reimbursement rates for emergency shelter care in a foster home.Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Family and Community Services (DFCS) proposes adopting regulation changes in Title 7 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with reimbursement rates for emergency shelter in a foster home, including the following: 7 AAC 53.035 is added as a new section. This new section addre......

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Alaska Labor Relations Agency proposes to change regulations on the filing of papers, eliminating notary requirement, repealing mandatory labor organization fees, and confidentiality of electronic interest cards.Summary of proposed changes: The Alaska Labor Relations Agency proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 8 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with the filing of papers and confidentiality of electronic interest cards, as well as eliminating notary require......

NOTICE - PUBLIC COMMENT RECEIVED & RESPONSE – MEDICAID COVERAGE & PAYMENT FOR SPECIALIZED GROUP HOME & FAMILY HOME HABILITATION SERVICES.The Department of Health’s supplemental public notice of proposed changes related to Medicaid Coverage and Payment for Specialized Group Home & Family Home Habilitation Services was posted on May 1, 2026.The public notice can be viewed athttps://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Notices/View.aspx?id=223715 .The Public Comment Recei......

Summary of proposed changes: The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 18 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with laser protection standards, including the following:(1)        18 AAC 85.670 – 18 AAC 85.730 are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of this repeal is to eliminate regulations related to laser protection standards. Written comments: You may comment on the proposed ......

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.    BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Department of Health proposes to change regulations on child care assistance program provider rates and family contributions.    Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Health proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 7 of the Alaska Administrat......

Per Administrative Order 360, agencies must publish a Regulatory Reform Plan demonstrating how the agency will meet the reduction requirements of the Order. Attached is the plan from the Office of the Governor: OOG Regulatory Reform Plan Memo Lt. Governor AO 360 Regulatory Reform Efforts OOG Baseline and Proposed Regulatory Reform...

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON ADMINISTRATIVE AREAS IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSIONBRIEF DESCRIPTIONThe Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission proposes to change regulations by establishing a new administrative area.Summary of proposed changes: The Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 20 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with administrative areas in the salmon fishery, including the following:(1)  &nb......

On July 7, 2026, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern updating regulations for the Board of Professional Counselor fees.The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on July 22, 2026, and are effective on August 21, 2026. Attached is a copy of the filed regulations. The regulation changes......

On July 10, 2026, the Board of Professional Counselors adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 62 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern adding regulations for the new associate counselor license type; and updating approved counselor supervision certification requirements, renewal requirements, reinstatement requirements, supervision requirements, continuing education, and definitions. The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by t......

Filing notification attached.Title 12 - Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development regulations re: General Occupational Licensing Functions(12 AAC 02.325)Department of Law file number: 2025200593Filed: 7/22/2026  Effective: 8/21/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 12 - Board of Professional Counselors regulations re: Associate Counselors; Supervision (12 AAC 62.145 - 990)Department of Law file number: 2024200515 Filed: 7/22/2026  Effective: 8/21/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON THE ALASKA EXEMPTIONS ACT IN THE REGULATIONS OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTSummary of proposed changes: The Department of Labor and Workforce Development proposes to adopt regulation changes in Title 8 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with increases in certain exemption amounts under the Alaska Exemptions Act (AS 09.38), including the following:   (1)   8 AAC 95.030 is proposed to be changed as require......

Title 20 - Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations re: CCUS Carbon Storage & Class VI Wells(20 AAC 25)Department of Law file number: 2025200100Filed: 3/19/2026  Effective: 4/18/2026  Title 3 - Regulatory Commission of Alaska regulations re: Voluntary Community Energy Act(3 AAC 50.950 - .999)Department of Law file number: 2025200392 Filed: 3/23/2026  Effective: 4/22/2026  Title 5 - Board of Fisheries regulations re: Su......

Filing notification attached.Title 5 - Department of Fish and Game regulations re: Updates to Atlas and Catalog of Waters Important to Anadromous Fishes (5 AAC 95.011)Department of Law file number: 2026200050Filed: 6/26/2026  Effective: 7/26/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 5 - Board of Fisheries regulations re: Commercial and Sport Fisheries in the Alaska Peninsula,  Chignik, Aleutian Islands Area(5 AAC 01.360 - 5 AAC 65.022)Department of Law file number: 2026200262Filed: 6/18/2026  Effective: 7/18/2026Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 5 - Board of Fisheries regulations re: Commercial and Sport Fisheries in the Bristol Bay Area(5 AAC 06.320(a)(2) – 5 AAC 67.022(d)(12))Department of Law file number: 2026200052Filed: 6/12/2026  Effective: 7/12/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 12 - State Medical Board regulations re: Telemedicine Standards of Practice (12 AAC 40.943)Department of Law file number: 2024200569Filed: 6/4/2026  Effective: 7/4/2026  Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Filing notification attached.Title 15 - Department of Revenue regulations re: PFD - Attachments and Allowable Absences(15 AAC 23.213)Department of Law file number: 2025200462 Filed: 6/4/2026   Effective: 7/4/2026   Published in Register: 259, October 2026...

Per Administrative Order 360, agencies must develop a Regulatory Reform Plan to be published annually. Attached is the revised 2026 plan and documents from the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD): DOLWD  Revised Regulatory Reform Plan - Adding a second regulatory reform for ALRA (Page 9) DOLWD  Public Comment Decisional Document DOLWD  Regulation Change TimelineDate: 5/26/2026Kimberly KolvigAgency Regulatory Liaison...

Attached in accordance with Administrative Order 360, is the 2026 Regulatory Reform Plan for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA).This plan focuses on changes to regulations and materials incorporated by reference. Beyond these efforts, the DMVA will also be making changes to various guidance documentation in the coming year to ensure brevity, simplicity, accuracy, and keep them up to date.For questions or concerns relating to these plans, please contact Angela Laflamme at ange......

Filing notification attached.Title 7 - Department of Health regulations re: Medicaid Payment Rates for Behavioral Health Services(7 AAC 169.900)Department of Law file number: 2026200054 Filed: 5/15/2026  Effective: 7/1/2026  Published in Register: 258, July 2026...

Under Administrative Order 360, agencies must develop a Regulatory Reform Plan to be published. Attached are the plan documents from the Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G): ADF&G AO360 Regulatory Reform Plan ADF&G AO360 Public Comment Summary ...

Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education – Administrative Order 360Notice of Approved Regulatory Reform PlanAdministrative Order 360, Alaska’s Regulatory Reform Initiative, aims to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the state’s regulatory environment to encourage business and economic growth. The initiative mandates a statewide review of existing administrative regulations, guidance documents, and materials incorporated by reference to reduce unnecessary b......

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan to comply with the Governor’s Administrative Order 360 (AO 360) to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining regulations that are essential to the health, safety, and well-being of Alaskans.The DCCED Regulatory Reform Plan and Cover Sheet are available below under Attachments. Documents may be periodically updated and reposted here.Questions may be directed to Sara Chambers,......

Title  7 - Department of Health regulations re: Subacute Mental Health Facility Licensing(7 AAC 12) Department of Law file number: 2024200100Filed: 12/9/2025  Effective: 1/8/2026  Title 5 - Board of Fisheries regulations re: Pacific Cod in the South Alaska Peninsula Area(5 AAC 28.577(h)(1)) Department of Law file number: 2025200568Filed: 1/2/2026  Effective: 2/1/2026 Title 20 - Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education regulations re......

Administrative Order 360 – Alaska Student Loan Corporation’s Regulatory Reform PlanAlaska Student Loan Corporation – Administrative Order 360Notice of Approved Regulatory Reform Plan Administrative Order 360, Alaska’s Regulatory Reform Initiative, aims to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of the state’s regulatory environment to encourage business and economic growth. The initiative mandates a statewide review of existing administrative regulati......

Administrative Order No. 360 (AO 360), issued by Governor Dunleavy, directs executive branch agencies to review existing regulations and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while preserving regulations that are essential to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Alaskans.In accordance with AO 360 and guidance issued by the Department of Law, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan outlining regulatory areas for review and potential reform.Executive b......

In response to AO 360, the Department of Family and Community Services has developed a regulatory reform plan to modernize and streamline regulations while reducing unnecessary regulatory burden. Attached are the plan documents:DFCS Regulatory Reform PlanDFCS AO360 Public CommentsFor more information or to be added to the Department's interested stakeholder list, please email fcs.regulations@alaska.gov....

Per Administrative Order 360, agencies must develop a Regulatory Reform Plan to be published. Attached are the plan documents from the Department of Corrections (DOC): DOC AO360 Regulatory Reform Plan DOC AO360 Decisional Document...

AO 360 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (DOH) REGULATORY REFORM PLAN. Administrative Order 360 (AO 360) Compliance. The Department of Health (DOH) has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan to comply with the Governor’s Administrative Order 360 (AO 360) directive to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining regulations that are essential to Alaskans’ health, well-being, and self-sufficiency. Please see DOH’s AO 360 Regulatory Reform Plan below, under Attachments. Ques......

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is publishing DEC's 2026 Regulatory Reform Plan developed in response to Administrative Order 360 and in alignment with the Governor’s directive to reduce unnecessary regulatory burden while maintaining essential environmental and public health protections.DEC conducted a division-by-division review of its regulations to identify opportunities to repeal, consolidate, streamline, and modernize regulatory requirements without reducing protec......

Department of Education and Early Development Regulatory Revisions - Administrative Order 360Notice of Approved PlanOn August 4, 2025, Governor Mike Dunleavy issued Administrative Order 360 to improve the quality, transparency, and efficiency of Alaska’s regulatory environment by requiring a 15 percent reduction in regulations by 2026 and 25 percent by 2027. In response, the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development held a series of special virtual meetings to solicit publ......

ASLC - Alaska Education Refinancing Loan – Loan Rates & SummaryLink to Guidance Document:https://acpe.alaska.gov/Portals/0/OTHER/Pubs/REFI_Info.pdf...

Alaska Student Loan CorporationAlaska Education Refinancing Loan – What You Need to KnowLink to guidance document:https://acpe.alaska.gov/Portals/0/LOANS/Pubs/REFI_What_You_Need.pdf  ...