NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 33509
University of Alaska

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:

APPLICANT: University of Alaska

PROJECT NAME: LAS 33509

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: within waterbodies around the Nome area within the Kateel River Meridian.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See attached list of site locations

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW) has received a land use permit application from the University of Alaska (UA).  The applicant proposes to study beaver activity, stream hydrology, and vegetation structure within stream and river environments (see attached project description).  UA is proposing to utilize 18 sites within the Kateel River Meridian and plan to place equipment at each site consisting of 20 channel and riparian piezometers, 1-2 game cameras, temperature sensors, and pressure transducers.  Each site will also have 1 buoy tethered to the bottom and with temperature sensors.  The proposed sites will be accessed by highway vehicle and then by foot in the summer months and by snow machine in the winter months. 

Some of the proposed sites are not located on state land.  UA will work with other land managers and landowners on access and placement of equipment at such sites.

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
5-year term: 2021-2026

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS:  Thursday, January 28, 2021

The public is invited to comment on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK  99709 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Nikki Potter, Telephone:  451-2710; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: nikki.potter@alaska.gov.

After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.

DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.