Checked October 20, 2026 against the permit text published by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. Sources and sections are listed at the end of this page.
In Alaska, construction stormwater coverage comes from APDES Construction General Permit (permit no. AKR100000), issued by Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). It took effect February 1, 2026 and expires January 31, 2031.
Where we can help. Sites under 20 acres disturbed. At 5 acres and up you supply the AK-CESCL-certified Storm Water Lead and inspector that Table 4 requires.
At a glance
| Item | What the permit says |
|---|---|
| How coverage is obtained | NOI to DEC with the general permit authorization fee (18 AAC 72.956); SWPPP developed by a qualified person (Parts 2.2, 2.3, 5.1.2.3) |
| Agency fee | General permit authorization fee per 18 AAC 72.956 (Part 2.2.1.6, Appendix A 1.16) |
| Who may prepare the plan | SWPPP developed by a 'qualified person' (Part 5.1.2.3). Table 4: 1 to under 5 acres, familiar with the permit; 5 to under 20 acres, course recommended; over 20 acres, AK-CESCL certified with a site visit |
| Who inspects | Qualified person (Part 6.3). Table 4: 5 acres and up, AK-CESCL certified (CPESC, CESSWI, CPISM, CPSWQ or CISEC may substitute) |
| Inspection frequency | Every 7 calendar days, or every 14 days and within 24 hours of the end of a storm that caused a discharge; 7 days where annual precipitation is 40 in or more (Part 6.1.1) |
| State forms and templates | No mandatory state SWPPP template named in the permit |
Points that are easy to miss
- At 5 acres and up the Storm Water Lead/SWPPP Manager and inspector must be AK-CESCL certified (Appendix C, Table 4).
- Over 20 acres the SWPPP preparer must be AK-CESCL certified and visit the site (Table 4); we do not take these sites.
- Say in the SWPPP which inspection schedule you follow (Part 6.1.2).
What a SWPPP Desk plan covers here
Alaska is not offered at checkout yet. When it opens, the plan is written to AKR100000, and you, the operator, review and sign it and keep it on site.
Not offered at checkout yet in Alaska. Not offered at checkout yet: we are still mapping this state's permit requirements into our plan template. Join the waitlist and we will tell you when it opens. State ruling: Sell, limit: under 20 acres (client supplies AK-CESCL inspector at 5+ acres). See coverage.
Questions about a site here: [email protected]. To hear when we open Alaska, join the list.
Free resource
SWPPP Inspection Checklist and the Stormwater Brief
A field checklist keyed to EPA 2022 CGP Part 4, plus the Stormwater Brief: permit changes and deadlines, sent to subscribers when there is news. Double opt-in. Unsubscribe at any time.
What we do not do
- Our plans are not sealed or stamped. BMPs that need design calculations, such as sediment basins and post-construction practices, come from your design professional.
- The operator signs the plan and is responsible for it.
- We do not visit or inspect sites.
- We do not file the NOI or any permit application for you. We tell you which form and portal the permit names.
Sources
- Permit text: dec.alaska.gov (Cover (effective 2026-02-01, expires 2031-01-31), Parts 2.2-2.3, 5.1.2.3, 6.1, 6.3, Appendix C (Qualified Person, Table 4)). Checked 2026-10-20.
- Agency page: dec.alaska.gov. Checked 2026-10-20.
SWPPP Desk is not affiliated with Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. If a rule here has changed, write to [email protected] and we will correct this page.