1993 Alaska Statutes
TITLE 46 WATER, AIR, ENERGY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Chapter 46.35 ENVIRONMENTAL PROCEDURES COORDINATION
Section 46.35.020 PURPOSE.
It is the purpose of this chapter to
(1) establish a simplified procedure to assist those who, to satisfy the requirements of federal, state, and local law, must obtain a permit from one or more federal, state or local government agencies by establishing a procedure to coordinate the administrative decision-making process;
(2) provide to the members of the public a better opportunity to present their views on proposed uses of the state's natural resources and related environmental concerns before federal, state, and local agencies decide on applications for permits;
(3) provide to applicants for the use of the air, land, or water resources of the state a greater degree of certainty on permit requirements of federal, state, and local governments;
(4) increase the coordination between federal, state, and local agencies in their administration of programs affecting the state's air, land, and water resources;
(5) establish an opportunity for members of the public to obtain information pertaining to requirements of federal, state, and local law which must be satisfied before undertaking a project in this state.
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