Alaska § 46.03.040 - Alaska environmental plan.
Full text of Alaska Alaska Statutes § 46.03.040 — Alaska environmental plan., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 46.03.040. Alaska environmental plan.
(a) The department shall formulate and annually review and revise a statewide environmental plan for the management and protection of the quality of the environment and the natural resources of the state, in furtherance of the legislative policy and purposes expressed in this chapter.
(b) The department shall submit the first plan to the governor on or before January 1, 1972, and thereafter submit periodic revisions of the plan to the governor. The plan is effective upon approval by the governor and shall serve thereafter as a guide to the public, the state government and the political subdivisions of the state in the development of the environment and natural resources of the state.
(c) In formulating the plan and any revisions, the department may consult with persons, organizations, and groups, public or private, interested in or concerned with the environment of the state, and with a department, division, board, commission, or other agency of the state, with a political subdivision, or with any public authority as may be necessary to enable the department to carry out its responsibilities under this section.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska § 46.03.040
What does Alaska Statutes § 46.03.040 cover?
Section 46.03.040 ("Alaska environmental plan.") is part of the Alaska Statutes, the codified statutory law of Alaska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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