NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON MAILED PACKAGES TO INMATES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES ON MAILED PACKAGES TO INMATES IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Department of Corrections proposes to change regulations on packages mailed to inmates. Summary of proposed changes: The Department of Corrections proposes to adopt regulation changes in 22 AAC 05.515 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with mailed packages to inmates, including the following: (1) 22 AAC 05.515 is proposed to be changed as follows: Amendments to the regulation concerning the acceptable standards for mailed in packages and department processing of packages. (2) 22 AAC 05.660(a) is amended to add additional definitions. Written comments: You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Regulations Desk, PO BOX 112000, Juneau, AK 99811. Additionally, the DOC will accept comments by electronic mail at DOCregulations@alaska.gov. Written comment deadline: The written comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on November 27, 2026. Questions: You may submit written questions relevant to the proposed action Regulations Desk, PO BOX 112000, Juneau, AK 99801 or by email at DOCregulations@alaska.gov. The questions must be received at least 10 days before the end of the public comment period. The Department of Corrections will aggregate its response to substantially similar questions and make the questions and responses available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System. Public nature of comments and questions: Public comments and questions, once submitted, are public records and subject to disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. See AS 40.25.100 - 40.25.295. Do NOT include in your comments or questions any information that you do not want made public. Accommodations: If you are a person with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this process, please contact Regulations Desk at DOCregulations@alaska.gov or at Regulations Desk, PO BOX 112000, Juneau, AK 99811 not later than November 12, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided. Obtaining copies of proposed regulations: A copy of the proposed regulation changes is available on the Alaska Online Public Notice System and by contacting Regulations Desk via email at DOCregulations@alaska.gov. Final version of regulations. After the public comment period ends, the Department of Corrections will either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be different from that of the proposed regulation. Statutory authority: AS 33.30.011;AS 33.30.021;AS 44.28.030 Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 33.30.011; AS 33.30.015 Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased appropriation. How to receive further notices: The Department of Corrections keeps a list of individuals and organizations interested in its regulations. Those on the list will automatically be sent a copy of all of the Department of Corrections notices of proposed regulation changes. To be added to or removed from the list, send a request to the Department of Corrections at DOCregulations@alaska.gov, giving your name, and your e-mail address for receiving notices. Individuals can also sign up to receive automated notifications of all State of Alaska notices, including public notice for regulation changes, by subscribing to the Alaska Online Public Notices System: https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/Default.aspx. Date: October 26, 2026 Rachel L Turner, Legislative Liaison