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State of Alaska Department of Law Standing Order of Delegation

What is this notice about?

Alaska's Attorney General, Stephen J. Cox, has named Robert E. Henderson, Director of the Department of Law's Criminal Division, to represent him on the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Executive Board. The Attorney General holds a permanent seat on this board, which deals with drug trafficking in Alaska. This order stays in effect until the Attorney General changes or cancels it.

Why was this notice issued?

Congress has designated Alaska as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) because drug trafficking has an outsized impact in the state. The Alaska Attorney General holds a permanent seat on the HIDTA Executive Board and issued this standing order of delegation to name a designee for that seat.

What action is being taken?

The Attorney General is delegating his seat on the HIDTA Executive Board to Criminal Division Director Robert E. Henderson. The delegation remains in effect until modified or revoked by a later order of the Attorney General.

Who is involved: Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General; Robert E. Henderson, Criminal Division Director, State of Alaska Department of Law; High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Executive Board

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

  • Dec 17, 2025: Standing order of delegation signed by Attorney General Stephen J. Cox.
  • Dec 19, 2025: Notice published.

Original notice text

Alaska has been designated by Congress as a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) due to the disproportionate impact of drug trafficking in Alaska. The Alaska Attorney General holds a permanent seat on the HIDTA Executive Board. I, Stephen J. Cox, Attorney General, designate Robert E. Henderson, Criminal Division Director, as the Attorney General’s designee on the HIDTA Executive Board. This standing order of delegation remains in effect until modified or revoked by a subsequent order of the Attorney General. Dated: December 17, 2025 /s/Stephen J. Cox Attorney General

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