Alaska Administrative Code - Title 18 - Department of Environmental Conservation regulations re: Repeal of laser protection standards

This filing announces the repeal of Alaska Administrative Code Title 18, Chapter 85, sections .670 and .730, which previously established laser protection standards for the Department of Environmental Conservation. The repeal removes the regulatory requirements for laser safety equipment, training, and compliance reporting, effectively eliminating the state‑mandated laser protection program. Stakeholders, including industrial laser users, research institutions, and public safety agencies, should note that the removal of these standards may affect existing safety protocols and could shift responsibility for laser safety to internal company policies or other applicable federal regulations. • Repeal effective 8 Nov 2026 (00:00 AKST) • Filed by the Office of the Governor, Department of Law file # 2026200187 • Original regulation: 18 AAC 85.670, .730 (laser protection standards) • No new compliance requirements introduced; existing laser safety programs remain voluntary • Affects all entities operating lasers statewide (statewide jurisdiction) • No submission, bidding, or funding associated – purely a regulatory change.