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Hello ATA Members,
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) has launched a Request for Information (RFI) focused on modernizing regulations governing Operations, Wheeled Vehicles (17 AAC 25) and Buses (17 AAC 28). This initiative is part of Governor Dunleavy’s Administrative Order 360, aimed at reviewing and refreshing regulations to enhance clarity, efficiency, and public benefit.
We highly encourage your participation to help shape these reforms. Your expertise and first-hand perspectives can guide us in streamlining permitting and other processes while safeguarding safety, compliance, and economic vitality.
WHY IT MATTERS
- Refine regulations for better alignment with current industry needs and practices.
- Identify opportunities to modernize or simplify permitting and routing processes.
- Help balance regulatory clarity with operational efficiency, environmental integrity, and highway safety.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
Submit your written recommendations—brief and actionable—by September 15, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Alaska Time, via:
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Email (preferred): dot.regs@alaska.gov (Subject: “2025 Commercial Vehicles Reg Reform RFI”)
- Or by mail:
- U.S. Mail: P.O. Box 112500, Juneau, AK 99811-2500
- Delivery Service (FedEx/UPS): 3132 Channel Drive, Juneau, AK 99801
WHAT TO INCLUDE
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References to specific sections of 17 AAC 25 or 28 you recommend revising or removing—explain the issue and suggest a solution.
- Suggestions for updates or efficiencies that align with federal rules, new technologies, or industry standards.
- Ideas for process improvements to reduce administrative burden while maintaining safety and compliance.
- Broader suggestions for supporting economic activity, environmental stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
Please include your name, organization (if applicable), and contact information so we can follow up if needed. While this RFI will not lead to a contract award, your input will inform future rulemaking and administrative reforms.
Thank you for your time and expertise. Your involvement ensures Alaska’s commercial vehicle regulations remain practical, clear, and forward-looking.
Jamie Benson
President / CEO
Alaska Trucking Association
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