Notice of Public Scoping Under Administrative Order 360 for Possible Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Regulation Changes
Alaska Administrative Code, 17 AAC 05.120-150, Statewide Transportation Plan
In response to Administrative Order (AO) 360, the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF), is soliciting written and oral comments from affected industries, community organizations, and members of the public regarding regulations and materials incorporated by reference within 17 AAC 05.120-150, Statewide Transportation Plan of the Alaska Administrative Code.
This solicitation is part of the statewide regulatory reform initiative under Administrative Order 360, which requires all executive agencies to identify and reduce unnecessary or outdated regulatory requirements by 15 percent by December 31, 2026, and 25 percent by December 31, 2027.
DOT&PF seeks public input before drafting or proposing any specific amendments or repeals. DOT&PF is particularly interested in ideas that would:
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improve or streamline procedures, application requirements, and review processes, for example reducing the time required to apply for a license, permit, or benefit;
Written comments. Written comments must be received by January 30, 2026, 5:00pm. Written comments may be sent to dot.regs@alaska.gov or mailed to:
Alaska Dept of Transportation & Public Facilities
Attn: AO 360 Comments
P.O. Box 112500
Juneau AK 99811-2500
Scheduled for: Wednesday, January 14, 2025, from 10:00am – 11:00am
The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities will hold a public meeting to receive feedback on regulations found in 17 AAC 05.120-150, Statewide Transportation Plan. Members of the public, regulated entities, and interested organizations are encouraged to attend.
The public is invited to offer oral comments during the Stakeholder Meetings via Teams and to submit written comments during the public comment period as noted in the schedule below. Stakeholder Meetings may extend beyond the scheduled time to accommodate those present at the start of the meeting who did not have an opportunity to comment. A DPS facilitator may limit the time allotted to each person providing oral comments as needed to conclude the meeting in the time allotted.
Oral or written comments may also be submitted at the public meeting held online and recorded:
It is the policy of the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. The State of Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Persons with a hearing impairment can contact the department by dialing Alaska Relay at 711 and asking the communication assistant to call the telephone number listed. We are also able to offer, upon request, reasonable accommodations for the special needs related to disabilities.
Please note that all comments provided in response to this solicitation are public records subject to inspection, copying, and distribution under AS 40.25.110-40.25.220. Do not include confidential or private information in your submission.
The Department of Transportation & Public Facilities is not currently proposing any specific regulation changes under the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62) at this time. If the Department undertakes revisions to these regulations, an additional public comment opportunity will be provided when the proposed regulation text is released for formal review.
The Department may amend its published agenda. Agenda times are estimates only, and the Department may consider agenda items out of order without amending its agenda. The Department also reserves the right to adjourn at a time earlier or later than estimated on the published agenda.