2026 18 AAC 50 Adoption Updates and Standard Conditions Regulations - Public Hearing

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has proposed revisions to Title 18, Chapter 50 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The primary objective is to maintain consistency with federal Clean Air Act requirements, modernize permitting and public notice procedures, and remove outdated regulatory provisions. Key updates include revisions to the Anchorage Carbon Monoxide maintenance plan and the adoption of an updated Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) for air monitoring. The proposed amendments involve updating the adoption by reference of federal regulations for stationary sources, including the addition of new federal requirements for specific source categories. Several sections are being amended to reflect the renaming of the Port of Alaska to the Don Young Port of Alaska. Additionally, the proposal includes a new section, 18 AAC 50.565, which aims to provide greater flexibility for stationary sources to begin construction prior to obtaining a permit. Public participation is invited through written comments and a tentatively scheduled telephonic hearing on December 1, 2026. The hearing will only proceed if a formal request is received by November 23, 2026. The DEC does not expect these changes to require an increased state appropriation.