Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Office of the Commissioner

The complete, current text for this chapter is hosted externally on the official Alaska State Legislature BASIS portal.

• Full Text on BASIS (18 AAC 87)

Summary of Chapter 87

18 AAC 87 guides state-level siting of nuclear-related facilities, such as nuclear fuel or microreactor installations, by outlining rigorous permitting steps, location restrictions, and public participation processes. This chapter:

• Requires environmental review and local or legislative approval before any siting permit is issued, ensuring community involvement and alignment with state land use laws
• Mandates structured application procedures—starting with pre-application notices, advisory committees, and public meetings—followed by formal permit applications, public notices, municipal approvals, and conditions for approval or modification
• Establishes strict location standards for microreactor and other nuclear facilities to protect sensitive environments, supplemented by definitions and general provisions to support enforcement and regulatory clarity