Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has filed amendments to the Water Reservations regulations (11 AAC 93.142, .146, .147) under the authority of AS 46.15.020. The changes clarify application requirements, data collection standards, certification processes, and monitoring obligations for water reservation requests. Key points include:
• New detailed application content requirements (purpose, location, data, methodology, estimated quantity, ecological impacts).
• Mandatory inclusion of a five‑year monthly data set and a fee.
• Revised certification language allowing the commissioner to issue certificates to state/federal agencies or to the department for other applicants.
• Added monitoring and review provisions, including possible cost allocation for additional research.
• Effective date of the regulations is November 6 2026, 30 days after filing.