PUBLIC NOTICE
ADL 422366
Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative, Inc.

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

APPLICANT: Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative, Inc.

PROJECT NAME: ADL 422366

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Departing north from the Dalton Highway near mile post 285 and traveling west southwest for approximately 90 miles to Anaktuvuk Pass. The route generally follows the North Slope Borough Community Winter Access Trail.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: The route crosses 60 sections that are managed by DMLW. A complete list is attached.

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: ASTAC has requested a public utility easement for the installation and maintenance of fiber optic cable (FOC) from the Dalton Hwy to Anaktuvuk Pass. The plan is to lay the FOC across the tundra, in the winter, rather than in a trench.

REQUESTED TERM: In perpetuity

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: August 19, 2024

The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made 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. Comments or questions about this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Becky Baird, e-mail: becky.baird@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.