DEC COVID-19 Updates

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DEC COVID-19 Updates

Alaska DEC staff has compiled the following resources to provide guidance for preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Best Practices to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19

Drinking Water: Community water systems; Reopening buildings
Food Safety and Sanitation: Guidance for food establishments; Mass Feeding for Emergency Operations
Office of the State Veterinarian: Guidance for Veterinarians; Veterinary Response Plan
Solid Waste: Rural Alaska Waste Disposal Worker Guidance

Updated Regulatory Guidance due to COVID-19

Air Quality: COVID-19 caused Non-Compliance Concerns, No Action Assurance Memorandum (Air Quality)
Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program: Landfill Groundwater and Surface Water Monitoring During COVID-19
Spill Preparedness and Response: COVID-19 caused Non-Compliance Concerns, No Action Assurance Memorandum (SPAR)
Water Quality: COVID-19 caused Non-Compliance Concerns, No Action Assurance Memorandum (Water Quality); Operator Certification Compliance Guidance; Water Environment Federation (WEF) Water-Sector Specific Information

Federal Compliance

U.S. EPA: July 22, 2020 letter regarding Inspection Expectations for Partner Agencies During COVID-19 Public Health Emergency; COVID-19 Implications for EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program; COVID-19 Information on Disinfectants, Drinking Water, and Wastewater

All COVID-19 Health Mandates

COVID-19 Health Mandates Related to DEC Guidance

Health Mandate 012 updated Attachment A: Essential Services and Critical Workforce Infrastructure Order

Last Updated: 3/31/2020
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Department of Environmental Conservation

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 111800
Juneau, Alaska 99811
Location: 410 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau