The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) developed the proposed preliminary geotechnical investigations in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990 (Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplain Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), 11593 (Historic Preservation), 13084 (Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal Governments) the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act. 

DOT&PF announces the availability of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for preliminary geotechnical investigations for the proposed Seward Highway Milepost (MP) 105 to MP 107, Windy Corner project (project No. 56631).  DOT&PF will conduct proposed material site investigations between MP 104 and MP 109, Seward Highway, and in Turnagain Arm tidal area between MP 106 and MP 107.  DOT&PF plans to begin geotechnical investigations in July 2013.  The Draft EA addresses the proposed preliminary geotechnical investigations and potential economic, social, and environmental effects.   

The Draft EA is available for review at the DOT&PF Central Region office, located at 4111 Aviation Avenue in Anchorage, Alaska.  If you have questions, require additional information, or would like a copy of the EA, please contact Mark Boydston, Environmental Impact Analyst, at (907) 269-0551, or via email at mark.boydston@alaska.gov. The Draft EA is also available on the DOT&PF website at:  www.windycorner.info.  Written comments will be accepted until July 24, 2013 and should be sent to: 

Brian Elliott, Regional Environmental Manager
DOT&PF, Preliminary Design & Environmental
PO Box 196900
Anchorage, AK 99519-6900 

It is the policy of the Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Federal Highway Administration and State of Alaska Funds. 

DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.  Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to comment should contact Anne Brooks at (907) 272-1877.  Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact DOT&PF at our Telephone Device for the Deaf (TDD) at (907) 269-0473.