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LAS 35668 - Permit application for access to Matanuska River floodplain for utility maintenance

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LAS 35668 - Permit application for access to Matanuska River floodplain for utility maintenance

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 35668
MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION

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

APPLICANT: MATANUSKA ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.

PROJECT NAME: LAS 35668

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The access route is located on the Matanuska River floodplain, south-southeast of the Palmer Sewer Treatment Plant and South Brooks Road.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Sections 16 & 21, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: Applicant Matanuska Electric Association, Inc., is requesting a land use permit for use of heavy equipment on the Matanuska River floodplain to access an existing transmission line for maintenance and emergency repairs on an as-needed basis. The type of equipment may vary but generally consists of a bucket truck, a digger truck, excavator, trailer, and UTVs.

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: February 2026
End: January 2031

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: February 19, 2026

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 or emailed comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity should be directed to John Forbes, Telephone: (907)269-5032; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: [email protected].

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.

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Department: Natural Resources
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Palmer, Southcentral Region, Statewide
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Publish Date: 2/5/2026
Archive Date: 2/20/2026
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