PUBLIC AND AGENCY NOTICE
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
ADL 234939

August 31, 2026

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has received an application for the following development:

APPLICANT: Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

PROJECT NAME: ADL 234939

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Milepost 14.5 to 16.7 of the Old Glenn Highway, Palmer, Alaska

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 34 and Section 35 of Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian and Section 2 and Section 11 of Township 17 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian.

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested an additional right-of-way to complement the existing right-of-way for the Old Glenn Highway between Milepost 14.5 to 16.7 on DMLW-managed submerged lands. The requested development is approximately 11,384 in length and 250 feet in width for a total of 65.4 acres, more or less. The purpose of the proposed development is to place riprap to protect the highway from bank loss and channel changes that have occurred between the Matanuska River Bridge and Maud Road. The easement, if approved, may differ from that described herein.

REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: September 30, 2026

The public is invited to comment on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments or emails must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 on or before the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet

should be directed to Channing Buckmaster, Telephone: (907) 269-8562; Fax: (907) 269-8901 or e-mail: Channing.Buckmaster@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. Individuals with audio impairments who have questions concerning this public notice may call Relay Alaska at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 for assistance at no cost.

DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.