Relationship to Federal Regulations - Alaska

The Alaska Administrative Code requires that a person driving a commercial motor vehicle upon a highway or vehicular way or area comply with applicable United States Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations governing the transportation of hazardous materials, hazardous substances, and hazardous waste. Alaska has adopted by reference 49 CFR 105.5, Part 107, and Parts 171, 172, 173, 177, 178, and 180, as amended, subject to state-specific provisions. These regulations apply to commercial motor vehicle operations within the State of Alaska.

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) regulates the transportation of hazardous materials by highway within the state.

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is the lead agency for Alaska's hazardous waste management program. Effective August 6, 2026, Alaska assumed administration of the authorized RCRA Subtitle C hazardous waste program following approval by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). DEC now administers hazardous waste permitting, inspections, compliance assistance, and enforcement within Alaska.