Notice of Public Scoping Under Administrative Order 360 for possible Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR), Regulation Changes contained in 11 AAC 5, 11 AAC 7, 11 AAC 12, 11 AAC 15, 11 AAC 17, 11 AAC 18, 11 AAC 18, 11 AAC 20, 11 AAC 21.

Background. In response to Administrative Order 360, the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is soliciting written comments from affected industries, community organizations, and the general public regarding regulations and materials incorporated by reference in 11 AAC 5- 11 AAC 21.

The Department of Natural Resources is undertaking this solicitation process to ask the public for ideas, suggestions, and input before the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation drafts or propose any specific regulation amendments or repeals for public review.

The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is particularly interested in specific ideas for regulatory change that may:

• Clarify existing regulatory obligations;
• Reduce costs for the public, industry, or government;
• Improve or streamline procedures, application requirements, and review processes
• Reduce administrative burdens;
• Streamline permitting and fee structures;
• Modernize rules to reflect current recreational trends and technologies (e.g., electric bikes, drones, digital permits).

Written comments are desired on any potential regulation changes, including:

• Specific regulation citations you recommend be amended or repealed, with explanation of the issue and suggested solutions.
• Opportunities for modernization to align with federal standards, technological advancements, or industry best practices.
• Process improvements or administrative changes to improve regulatory outcomes.
• Any other ideas to streamline compliance while supporting safety, environmental stewardship, and public access.

Written comments can be submitted electronically to the Department of Natural Resources via email at dnr.dpor.AO360Comments@alaska.gov. Additionally, DPOR will accept comments submitted by mail and addressed to Matt Wedeking, DPOR at 550 West 7^th Ave, Suite 1380, Anchorage Alaska 99501, Suite 1380. The comments must be received no later than October 31^st, 2025.

Written comments are desired. Questions about regulations can be asked at a hearing to be held virtually on October 6^th, 2025.

Meeting link and registration:

Solicitation for Public Input - Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation - Department of Natural Resources Regulatory Revisions | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

There will not be in-person attendance provided at the hearing site. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 11 AM and end at 1 PM.

If you are a person with a disability who needs special accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact 907-269-8700 no later than October 31, 2025, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. Statewide TTY: 711 for Alaska Relay or 1-800-770-8973.

Please note that input provided in response to this solicitation will be subject to inspection, copying, and distribution as public records under AS 40.25.110 – 40.25.220. Please do not include any confidential information in written or oral comments.

The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation is not currently proposing any specific regulation change and there are no draft regulations prepared for public comment under the Administrative Procedure Act at this time. If the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation undertake revisions to these regulations, there will be an additional opportunity to comment on the proposed regulation changes that are released for public review and comment under the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation keep a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation’s notices of proposed regulation changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation at 550 West 7^th Ave, Suite 1380, Anchorage AK, 99501, giving your name, and either your e-mail address or mailing address, as you prefer for receiving notices.

Individuals can also sign up to receive automated notifications of all State of Alaska notices, including public notice for regulation changes, by subscribing to the Alaska Online Public Notices System: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Default.aspx