NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 35762
DNV Energy USA Inc.

01/12/2025

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

APPLICANT: DNV Energy USA Inc.

PROJECT NAME: LAS 35762

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
62°18'59.16"N, 149°42'5.47"W
59°50'58.34"N, 151°16'45.19"W
64°10'38.78"N, 148°52'48.82"W
62°32'15.67"N, 149°23'10.01"W
62°59'14.58"N, 149°32'40.60"W

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Section 30 of Township 26 North, Range 2 West, Seward Meridian
Section 12 of Township 4 South, Range 12 West, Seward Meridian
Section 35 of Township 8 South, Range 7 West, Fairbanks Meridian
Section 12 of Township 28 North, Range 1 West, Seward Meridian
Section 19 of Township 22 South, Range 10 West, Fairbanks Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY:
The applicant requests a land use permit for the temporary installation and operation of five LiDAR stations, with associated power supply, to collect meteorological data to access the feasibility of developing a wind project in the region. The LiDAR is a self-contained meteorological station with a cellular and satellite transmission system. Each station measures 12ft x 13ft, including the small LiDAR stand. The main power supply consists of solar panels and methanol fuel cells are used as a backup power supply. The data uploads will be through satellite transmissions. The stations will be delivered and retrieved via helicopter.

REQUESTED TERM: 3 Years

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: January 26, 2026

ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS:

• Land Use Permit Application

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 the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to AJ Michels, 907-451-2710, Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: austin.michels@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.