What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has adopted changes to its rules about water reservations (likely instream flow reservations, abbreviated "IFR" in the notice title) in the Alaska Administrative Code at 11 AAC 93.142, 93.146 and 93.147. The Lieutenant Governor's office filed the final regulations on October 7, 2026, and they take effect on November 6, 2026. This is a notice that the rules have been filed, not a request for public comment.
Why was this notice issued?
State regulations must be filed with the Lieutenant Governor before they can take effect. This notice announces that the Department of Natural Resources water reservation regulations were filed (Department of Law file number 2025200515).
What action is being taken?
The Department of Natural Resources is putting into effect changed or new regulations on water reservations at 11 AAC 93.142, 93.146 and 93.147. They become effective November 6, 2026, and will be published in Alaska Administrative Register 260, January 2027.
Who is involved: Alaska Department of Natural Resources; Office of the Governor (Lieutenant Governor); Department of Law
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
- Oct 7, 2026: Regulations filed with the Lieutenant Governor
- Oct 8, 2026: Notice published
- Nov 6, 2026: Regulations take effect (12:00am)
- Dec 31, 2026: Notice archive date
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.