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Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Southcoast Region

DOT&PF NOTICE OF PROJECT UPDATE
AMHS Gustavus Ferry Terminal Improvements
Project Z-68128-0000

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is proposing to make improvements to the Gustavus Ferry terminal and the associated small boat mooring facilities in Gustavus, AK. This work involves removal and replacement of existing ferry terminal and harbor infrastructure.

The travelling public can expect a 3-month time period in which no ferry service can be provided, and the existing small boat harbor facilities cannot be utilized.

During construction of the project, DOT&PF anticipates closure of the Gustavus ferry terminal and disruption to the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry service as early as September 1, 2019 thru November 30, 2019, or as late as March 1, 2020 thru May 31, 2020.

DOT&PF is uncertain which time period construction would occur due to uncertainties associated with weather and the construction bid advertisement and construction contract award process.

The remainder of the dock and mooring structures not used for ferry or harbor operations would remain in service if needed for fuel or freight. Additional public notice of ferry service disruption will be provided at the earliest opportunity but no less than three months in advance of the selected construction timeframe and associated closure of the ferry terminal. This project was public noticed in the Juneau Empire and Capital City Weekly in December 2013, October 2014, and April 2018.

Construction is anticipated to begin in Fall 2019.

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The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being, or have been, carried out by DOT&PF pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated November 3, 2017 and executed by FHWA and DOT&PF.

Development of this proposed project would follow a process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

The proposed project would comply with all applicable authorities including:

   • National Historic Preservation Act Sect. 106                     • EO-12898 (Env. Justice)
   • EO-13175 (Consult & Coordinate w/ Indian Tribal Gov.)    • EO-13007 (Indian Sacred Sites)
   • EO-11593 (Protect & Enhance Cultural Env.)                    • EO-11990 (Protect Wetlands)
   • Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conserv Mgt Act                     • EO-11988 (Floodplains Mgt)
   • Endangered Species Act                                                  • Marine Mammal Protection Act
   • Clean Air Act                                                                  • Clean Water Act

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If you have questions on the proposed closure, please contact

Christy Gentemann, Environmental Analyst
DOT&PF, Southcoast Region Phone: 907-465-4524
P.O. Box 112506 FAX: 907-465-4414
Juneau AK 99811-2506 E-mail: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please contact us via email or fax,
or mail by January 25, 2019.

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It is the policy of the Alaska 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. The DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above or call Alaska Relay at 711 or call

   (800) 770-8973 for TTY       (800) 770-8255 for voice

   (800) 770-3919 for ASCII    (866) 355-6198 for STS

Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.