What is this notice about?
The Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Family and Community Services has given Nicole Fritz the authority to approve or deny background check variance requests. These requests involve people with barrier crimes or conditions who want to work in programs licensed by the Residential Licensing Program. The delegation stays in effect until it is suspended.
Why was this notice issued?
The Commissioner is formally delegating decision-making authority, under authority granted by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy, so that variance decisions under Alaska Administrative Code 7 AAC 10.935 can be made by a named staff member.
What action is being taken?
Delegating to Nicole Fritz the authority to approve and disapprove variance decisions concerning barrier crimes or conditions, under 7 AAC 10.935, within the Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing Program. The delegation was dated August 27, 2026, and remains in effect until suspended.
Who is involved: Nicole Fritz; Tracy A. Dompeling, Commissioner, Department of Family and Community Services; Division of Health Care Services, Residential Licensing Program; people seeking background check variances
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Contact
Tracy A. Dompeling
Department of Family and Community Services
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Aug 27, 2026: Delegation of authority to Nicole Fritz dated and published; remains in effect until suspended.
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.