What is this notice about?
The Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Health has updated who can make final agency decisions in cases heard by the Office of Administrative Hearings. Daniel R. Phelps II keeps this authority, and Amanda Woody can now act for him if he chooses, or automatically if he is unavailable or has a conflict. This replaces all earlier delegations, including one from January 12, 2023.
Why was this notice issued?
Alaska law (AS 44.64.060(e)) allows the Commissioner to delegate the authority to issue final agency decisions in cases from the Office of Administrative Hearings. The Commissioner amended the January 12, 2023 delegation of this authority.
What action is being taken?
Effective August 18, 2025, Commissioner Heidi Hedberg continues to delegate her final decision authority under AS 44.64.060(e) to Daniel R. Phelps II, Process Improvement Manager. Mr. Phelps may choose to designate Amanda Woody, Policy Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer, to act for him. If Mr. Phelps is unavailable or has a conflict, the authority automatically passes to Ms. Woody for that matter. All prior delegations of this authority are replaced.
Who is involved: Heidi Hedberg, Commissioner, Department of Health; Daniel R. Phelps II, Process Improvement Manager, Department of Health; Amanda Woody, Policy Advisor to the Chief Medical Officer, Department of Health
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Jan 12, 2023: Date of the earlier delegation of authority that this amendment replaces.
- Aug 18, 2025: Amended delegation of authority takes effect.
Original notice text
This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.