AK SB163

Establishes a process for Alaska residents to nominate state waters for designation as "outstanding state resource water," requiring a $1,000 fee and comprehensive documentation including maps, water quality data, and economic impact analysis.

Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to determine within six months whether nominations meet statutory requirements and may enter into cost-sharing agreements with nominators.

Limits designation of outstanding state resource water to legislative action only; designations cannot be removed except by legislative act.

Directs the department to regulate designated waters to prevent new or increased discharges that would lower water quality, except for temporary discharges.

Requires the Department of Environmental Conservation to submit complete nominations to the legislature within 10 days of each first regular legislative session, and mandates a ten-year review process beginning in 2020.