Comment submitted by Chugach Regional Resources Commission

Summary: The Chugach Regional Resources Commission (CRRC), representing seven Tribes in the Chugach Region, supports the state's hazardous waste program authorization provided that specific safeguards are implemented. They argue that while a state-administered program can better address rural Alaskan realities, the EPA and ADEC must establish formal co-stewardship agreements, provide plain-language guidance, and ensure that rural and Tribal communities are not disproportionately burdened by administrative costs or reduced oversight.