Southeast Alaska Area Contingency Plan Public Review

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) want public comments on a proposed update to the Southeast Alaska Area Contingency Plan. The plan gives guidance to area planners and members of the Alaska Regional Response Team (ARRT). You can send written comments by mail or email until 11:59 p.m. on October 14, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The agencies have prepared a proposed update to the Southeast Alaska Area Plan and are asking for public input before it is finalized.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are proposing an update to the Southeast Alaska Area Plan. The draft (SEAK 9.3.2026) is a re-architectural update with some content updates, and it has gone through ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance review before being posted.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; Alaska Regional Response Team (ARRT) members and Southeast Alaska area planners

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 14, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“11:59 p.m. October 14, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Julie Liford-Parker, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Northfork Professional Building, 1700 Bogart Rd #B103, Wasilla, AK 99654
Email decsparplanning@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be written. Comment on the attached document "SEAK 9.3.2026 (1) (2) (3).pdf," which is the draft plan. If you have multiple comments, you can use the attached "RFAITable.docx" form to submit them. The comment period opens at 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2026.

Contact

Julie Liford-Parker
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
decsparplanning@alaska.gov
Northfork Professional Building, 1700 Bogart Rd #B103, Wasilla, AK 99654

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 9, 2026: Public comment period opens at 11:59 p.m.
Oct 14, 2026: Public comment period ends at 11:59 p.m.

Original notice text

The public comment period for Southeast Alaska Area Plan Public Review opens at 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2026 and ends at 11:59 p.m. October 14, 2026. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Coast Guard, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, are seeking public input on the proposed update of the Southeast Alaska Area Plan Public Review. The public comment period for this plan will start at 11:59 p.m. on September 9, 2026 and end 11:59 p.m. October 14, 2026. The purpose of the Southeast Alaska Area Plan is to provide guidance to area planners and Alaska Regional Response Team (ARRT) members. You may comment on the draft plan by submitting written comments to: Julie Liford-Parker, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Northfork Professional Building, 1700 Bogart Rd #B103, Wasilla, AK 99654, and by electronic mail at: decsparplanning@alaska.gov. • SEAK 9.3.2026 (1) (2) (3) is the re-architectural update with some content update. Please comment on this document. • RFAITable is a document that can be used to submit comments if there are multiple comments. The SEAK Area Plan has gone through ADA compliance before being posted.

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