The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to increase the size of Parcel A, at the Eagle Airport, from 6,000 square feet to approximately 10,000 square feet (Lease ADA-70977).  Applicant:  University of Alaska/Fairbanks.  Annual rent:  $860.00.  Authorized uses:  non-aviation – Installation and placement of passive monitoring equipment for monitoring aurora displays; a portable shelter on a trailer; and sensor cables.

Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., February 27, 2017, after which the Department will determine whether or not to amend the lease.  The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection or a competing application to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address.  Information is available from Diana M. Osborne, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5201.  Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363.

The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all comments.