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    "deck": "A new Alaska Construction General Permit takes effect February 1, changing how construction projects handle stormwater and ground disturbance statewide.",
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    "body_md": "Every construction project in Alaska is about to operate under new rules. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has issued a new statewide Construction General Permit, set to take effect February 1, replacing the version in place since 2021. The permit applies to any project that disturbs ground or manages stormwater, from small sites to major builds.\n\nThe updated permit changes compliance requirements, timelines, and how operators handle runoff and erosion control. Contractors and developers will need to adjust paperwork, planning and site preparation at once, timing that lands in the middle of winter construction and the start of spring projects.\n\nNoncompliance carries real consequences. Projects that don't meet the new requirements can be slowed or halted outright. For Alaska communities, the permit affects how quickly housing, roads and commercial developments move forward.",
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