What is this notice about?
The State of Alaska is proposing changes, called Substantial Amendment #1, to its 2022 Typhoon Merbok Action Plan, which guides disaster recovery after the 2022 storm. The public can comment from July 10 to August 10, 2026, and can also speak at a public hearing on July 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m.
Why was this notice issued?
The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development is proposing a substantial amendment to the State of Alaska 2022 Typhoon Merbok Action Plan and is opening a 30-day public comment period and holding a public hearing on it.
What action is being taken?
Proposing Substantial Amendment #1 to the State of Alaska 2022 Typhoon Merbok Action Plan, related to the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program. The amendment is in the attached document, 'Substantial Amendment #1 to SOA 2022 Typhoon Merbok Action Plan 7.8.2026.pdf.'
Who is involved: Alaskans and communities affected by Typhoon Merbok (2022); Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
How can the public respond?
Respond by Mon, Aug 10, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“30-Day Public Comment Period: July 10, 2026 – August 10, 2026”
Ways to respond
- Online form CDBG-DR Information Form
- Email cdbgdr@alaska.gov
- Testify at hearing Verbally during the public hearing on July 21, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. (register through the Public Hearing Registration Link)
What to include
Comments must be submitted during the 30-day public comment period (July 10 – August 10, 2026). Questions can also go to Sally Cox, Local Government Specialist, (907)269-4588, sally.cox@alaska.gov.
Contact
Brandon McNaughton, Program Coordinator
Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
brandon.mcnaughton@alaska.gov
(907)269-2650
Will there be public meetings?
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Public hearing: Tue, Jul 21, 2026, 11:00 a.m.
Register through the Public Hearing Registration Link
Key dates
- Jul 10, 2026: Public comment period opens
- Jul 21, 2026: Public hearing at 11:00 a.m.
- Aug 10, 2026: Public comment period closes
Original notice text
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