Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources

The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources has adopted and filed new regulations (11 AAC 93.142, .146, .147) governing water reservations. The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom, and became effective on November 6, 2026. They outline the application requirements for water reservations, including purpose identification, detailed location mapping, data collection, and fee payment. The changes will be published in Register 260, January 2027. This notice serves to inform stakeholders of the new procedural and substantive requirements for submitting water reservation applications. • Effective date: November 6 2026 • Publication: Register 260, January 2027 • Applies statewide (Alaska) • Requires detailed application data (purpose, location, five‑year monthly data, methodology, estimated quantity, ecological impacts) • Includes fee requirement and possible monitoring devices • No new appropriations required