NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 35451

University of Alaska, Alaska Alpine Club

April 8, 2025

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

APPLICANT: University of Alaska, Alaska Alpine Club

PROJECT NAME: LAS 35451

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The proposed site is located near mile 38 of the Elliott Highway, beyond an existing pullout, outside the DOT right-of-way in an area commonly referred to as Grapefruit Rocks Area (GRA).

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 4, Township 5 North, Range 3 West, Fairbanks Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW) has received a land use permit application from the University of Alaska, in conjunction with the Alaska Alpine Club (AAC), for the construction and establishment of a trail-head outhouse (pit privy) and the installation of a trail-head map, sign, and bulletin board. The request also includes the installation of up to fifteen trail markers demarcating existing trail forks at the Upper Grapefruit Rocks Area (East) and Lower Grapefruit Rocks Area (West). The single pit privy would be constructed and operated in accordance with DEC guidelines for design, operation and closure.

REQUESTED TERM: 5 years

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: April 22, 2025

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 should be directed to Ti Ames, (907) 451-2711; Fax: (907) 451-2751 or e-mail: ti.ames@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.