Southeast Alaska Area Contingency Plan Public Review

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, in partnership with the U.S. Coast Guard and EPA, is seeking public comments on the updated Southeast Alaska Area Contingency Plan (Version 2026.0). The comment period runs from 11:59 p.m. September 9, 2026 to 11:59 p.m. October 14, 2026. Stakeholders may submit written comments to the designated contact or via email. The plan provides guidance for area planners and the Alaska Regional Response Team on emergency response, hazardous substance spill handling, and coordination among federal, state, tribal, and local entities. • Public comment window: Sept 9 – Oct 14 2026 (≈ 1 month) • Primary contact: Julie Liford‑Parker (email [email protected]) • No pre‑bid meeting, site visit, or mandatory attendance required • Purpose: Gather stakeholder input to improve plan readability, grammar, and alignment with USCG architecture • Documents available for review: SEAK 9.3.2026 (1)(2)(3).pdf and RFAITable.docx • The plan covers emergency response roles, geographic scope, risk analyses, response technologies, and annexes for wildlife, hazardous substances, and salvage operations.