Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #223793
Alaska Department of Fish and Game Regulatory Reform Consulting and Stakeholder Engagement
Posted
May 11, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2027
Identifier
223793
NAICS
541618
The State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking stakeholder and public input to develop its AO360 Regulatory Reform Plan, focused on streamlining and modernizing state regulations for fisheries, game, and habitat protection. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) - Products/Services Requested: - Regulatory reform consulting and stakeholder engagement services - Support for developing, reviewing, and implementing regulatory changes - Public comment analysis and process improvement recommendations - Notable Requirements: - Reduce discretionary regulatory requirements by 15% - Modernize and consolidate permitting and reporting for commercial and sport fishing - Repeal outdated regulations (e.g., foreign fish processing, hatchery surcharges) - Simplify fee structures for public use facilities - Annual updates to habitat protection catalogs - Broad stakeholder engagement and alignment with statutory resource management responsibilities - No OEMs or specific vendors are mentioned, as this is a regulatory and stakeholder engagement initiative, not a procurement of goods or equipment.
Description
The Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is developing a Regulatory Reform Plan under Administrative Order 360 to reduce discretionary regulatory requirements by 15 percent by December 31, 2026. The plan includes stakeholder engagement and proposes reforms to modernize procedures, consolidate redundant requirements, and clarify expectations while maintaining regulatory safeguards. Key projects include streamlining permitting and reporting requirements for commercial fishing, repealing outdated regulations, modernizing online reporting, and simplifying fee structures. The plan aims to enhance regulatory efficiency, reduce compliance costs, and support economic activity while protecting fish, game, and aquatic plant resources in Alaska.