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Division of Environmental Health

WEBActing Director: DeeAnn Fetko. 907-269-7644. The Division of Environmental Health (EH) provides clear standards and technical assistance to ensure environmental protection, …

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://dec.alaska.gov/eh/

Food Safety and Sanitation Program

WEBThe Food Safety and Sanitation program protects public health by working collaboratively with regulated food, seafood, and public facilities to prevent illness, injury, and loss of life …

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Environmental Health Laboratory

WEBISO 17025 Accredited (PDF) The mission of the Environmental Health Laboratory (EHL) is to provide analytical and technical information in support of state …

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Animal Import/Export

WEBImportation requirements are in place to protect animal health, environmental health, and public health. Decisions about what diseases to test for and the requirements for …

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State Veterinarian

WEBWelcome. Dr. Sarah Coburn. State Veterinarian. 907-375-8215. The Office of the State Veterinarian (OSV) is part of the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's …

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Human Health Criteria and Water Quality Standards

WEBDEC has been engaged in the revision to Human Health Criteria (HHC) WQS since 2013 and recently committed to finalizing that rulemaking. HHC is the maximum concentration …

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Drinking Water Program

WEBWe work with public water systems (PWS) to help them remain in compliance with state and federal drinking water regulations to prevent waterborne disease outbreaks and …

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Food Safety During Emergencies or Disasters

WEBImminent Health Hazards. Keep in mind if an imminent health hazard exists, the department may, without prior warning, notice, or hearing, suspend a permit and require …

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Report an Illness or Issue

WEBAll information collected about an illness is private; the Department will not release names to anyone outside the public health system without permission; Reports can be made in …

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Animal Health and Disease

WEBAnimal Disease Traceability (ADT) is a federally-mandated and industry-supported livestock-tracing tool necessary to respond to animal health disease events. Knowing …

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WATER, SANITATION, POLLUTION AND HEALTH IN THE …

WEBThe Alaska-specific research needs are (1) how water is used in the home at each water service level; and (2) evaluate the 50 l/c/d rec-ommendation for quantity of water …

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Opening a New Food Establishment

WEBconstruction of a new establishment. conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment. significant changes to the types of food; methods of food preparation; …

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Animal Health and Veterinary Practice

WEBThe board meets three times a year and offers a public comment period at each meeting. Meeting agendas and minutes are available on the Board of Veterinary Examiners …

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Animal Health: Proposed Revisions to animal importation, animal …

WEBClick/tap the question below to see the answer. What are the main changes I should be aware of and how will the changes impact animal health? Why require health …

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Contaminants in Alaska's Fish

WEBThe Department of Environmental Conservation is concerned about Alaska's natural resources and the health of the residents of the state. Consequently, the Fish …

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Pet Import/Export

WEBThe veterinarian issuing the CVI must submit a copy by mail (5251 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Anchorage, AK 99507), or email ( [email protected]) a scanned copy in PDF …

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Pesticide Control Program

WEBPesticides are valuable tools for controlling pests, maintaining sanitation, and addressing invasive pest outbreaks. The Pesticide Control Program is the Alaska regulatory body …

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HEALTH EFFECTS OF BREATHING WOODSMOKE Summary: …

WEBSummary:Numerous scientific studies report potentially serious adverse health effects from breathing smoke emitted by residential wood combustion. Smoke contains fine particles, …

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