AO 360 Department of Public Safety

What is this notice about?

Under a Governor's order called Administrative Order No. 360 (AO 360), the Alaska Department of Public Safety (DPS) has made a plan to review its regulations and cut ones that are unnecessarily burdensome, while keeping those needed for public safety. DPS invites the public to send written ideas about regulations or processes that could be improved. A July 9, 2026 update says DPS will no longer treat its fire and building code rules (13 AAC 50.020 - 13 AAC 50.025) as optional for cutting, because state law requires DPS to adopt them.

Why was this notice issued?

Administrative Order No. 360, issued by Governor Dunleavy, directs executive branch agencies to review existing regulations and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens. Agencies must reduce discretionary regulatory requirements by 15 percent by December 31, 2026, and by 25 percent by December 31, 2027. DPS developed its plan following AO 360 and guidance from the Department of Law.

What action is being taken?

DPS has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan listing regulatory areas for review and possible reform, and is asking for public and stakeholder input. On July 9, 2026, after considering stakeholder feedback, DPS updated its plan for 13 AAC 50.020 - 13 AAC 50.025 (fire and building standards). It noted the two national options, the International Code Council Model Codes (I-Codes) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards, and that I-Codes refer to NFPA standards as applicable. Because the law says "DPS shall adopt regulations," these sections will no longer be considered discretionary. This notice is informational and is not a notice of proposed regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62).

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Public Safety; stakeholders and members of the public affected by DPS regulations, including those affected by fire and building standards.

How can the public respond?

Ways to respond

Email DPSAO360@alaska.gov

What to include

Send written comments or recommendations about DPS regulations or regulatory processes that may be unnecessarily burdensome or could be improved while maintaining public safety. Address them to Laurel Shoop, Department of Public Safety. No deadline is stated.

Contact

Laurel Shoop
Department of Public Safety
DPSAO360@alaska.gov

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Mar 12, 2026: Notice published
Jul 9, 2026: DPS updated its Regulatory Reform Plan and feedback log; 13 AAC 50.020 - 13 AAC 50.025 no longer considered discretionary
Dec 31, 2026: Deadline for agencies to reach a 15 percent reduction in discretionary regulatory requirements
Dec 31, 2027: Deadline for agencies to reach a 25 percent reduction in discretionary regulatory requirements
Mar 12, 2027: Notice archive date

Original notice text

Administrative Order No. 360 (AO 360), issued by Governor Dunleavy, directs executive branch agencies to review existing regulations and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while preserving regulations that are essential to protecting the health, safety, and welfare of Alaskans. In accordance with AO 360 and guidance issued by the Department of Law, the Department of Public Safety (DPS) has developed a Regulatory Reform Plan outlining regulatory areas for review and potential reform. Executive branch agencies are required to achieve a 15 percent reduction in discretionary regulatory requirements by December 31, 2026, and a 25 percent reduction by December 31, 2027. DPS welcomes input from stakeholders and members of the public regarding regulations or regulatory processes that may be unnecessarily burdensome or could be improved while maintaining public safety. Written comments or recommendations may be submitted to: Laurel Shoop Department of Public Safety DPSAO360@alaska.gov This notice is informational and does not constitute public notice of proposed regulations under the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62). UPDATE July 9, 2026 Updated 13 AAC 50.020 - 13 AAC 50.025 July 9, 2026 after consideration of stakeholder feedback. There are two options for nationally recognized fire and building standards, the International Code Council Model Codes (aka I-Codes) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). ICC I-Codes serve as the backbone of building regulation in nearly every state. Further, the I-Codes reference the more specialized NFPA standards as applicable. As "DPS shall adopt regulations," 13 AAC 50.020 - 13 AAC 50.025 will no longer be considered discretionary.

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.