Alaska has received U.S. EPA approval to implement the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act Subtitle C hazardous waste management program.
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Alaska Talks Permitting, Technology, & Disaster Response in New Podcast
In a new podcast, Alaska DEC Commissioner Randy Bates reflects on how environmental protection and economic growth can go hand-in-hand.
Risks of AFFF Fact Sheet
Alaska to Work with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) on joint efforts to improve coordination and transparency in the…
ECOS Green Report: Status of State Environmental Agency Budgets, Fiscal Years 2020 to 2023
This Green Report analyzes and discusses state environmental agency budget funding from FY2020-FY2023.
Alaska Reimbursing for Disposal of PFAS-Containing Firefighting Substances
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has launched the Firefighting Substances Disposal Reimbursement program. This new initiative aims to reimburse individuals, businesses, and communities for disposing of firefighting substances…
Western States Water Council PFAS Roundtable Summary
Summarizes the discussion of the January 18, 2023 states-only roundtable discussion on PFAS challenges and opportunities for coordination and policy resolution.
Alaska Plans Spill Prevention and Response Outreach
To build community awareness and knowledge about their work, the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s Division of Spill Prevention and Response is holding an open house at their spill prevention…
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation: DEC PFAS Page
ECOS State Survey on Offsite Compliance Monitoring: A Summary of Findings
This ECOS Green Report highlights the utility of off-site compliance monitoring (OfCM), including the use of virtual walkthroughs to supplement but not supplant onsite inspection activities. Based on the results…
