The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue Solid Waste Disposal Permit No. SW3A173-31, for the Kenai Peninsula Borough, to include a 1.5-acre lateral expansion area.

APPLICANT INFORMATION:

Landowner: Tyonek Native Corporation

Landfill Operator: Kenai Peninsula Borough

Location: Tyonek, Alaska

PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

The 1.5-acre lateral expansion area is adjacent to the current site, extending from its northwest border. The lateral expansion cell will be used for the disposal of municipal solid waste and cooled ash. The working face within the original landfill site will be closed with a minimum of 12 inches of interim cover, but the vehicle and staging areas will continue operating in their current locations.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The Tyonek Landfill permit application materials are available for viewing via the ADEC website at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/.

For questions regarding this Solid Waste Disposal Permit, or for a hard copy, please contact Rachel Mills at 907-269-7642or by email at rachel.mills@alaska.gov.

OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:

ADEC is seeking comment regarding the proposed project only. Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments relevant to the proposed Permit to ADEC. Written comments will be included in the record if received before 11:59 p.m. on April 5, 2026 You may comment electronically via our public notice site at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ or you may submit written comments by mail, email, or fax to:

Rebecca Colvin, ADEC Solid Waste Program
555 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax: 907-269-7510
Email: rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov.

ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Kristin Mabry kristin.mabry@alaska.gov 907-334-0884, Alaska Relay Service/TTY/TDD 800-770-8973, or dial 711 within 10 days prior to closure of this public notice period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

Dated March 6, 2026 at Anchorage, Alaska.