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ADL 227328 Public Utility Easement Reissuance Broadband Fiber Optic-Whittier, Valdez and Juneau to Intl. Waters
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ADL 227328 Public Utility Easement Reissuance Broadband Fiber Optic-Whittier, Valdez and Juneau to Intl. Waters
Public Notice
ADL 227328
Public Utility Easement Reissuance
General Communication Corp. dba Alaska United Fiber System Partnership
Whittier, Valdez and Juneau to International Waters
Subject to AS 38.05.850 and 11 AAC 05.070(d)(2)(C), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) intends to reissue an expired authorization for the following public utility easement:
APPLICANT: Alaska United Fiber System Partnership, a subsidiary of GCI Communication Corp.
PROJECT NAME: ADL 227328.
GEGRAPHIC LOCATION: Prince William Sound, Gulf of Alaska and Chatham Strait to International Waters with shore landings in Whittier, Valdez and Juneau, Alaska.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION: See Attachment A.
REQUESTED ACTION: The Grantee has requested reissuance of a previously installed and presently operational fiber optic cable that was first approved by DNR in 1998. The cable is entirely submerged where it lies on state land and was previously surveyed in three discontinuous segments with a reported overall length of approximately 1,874,400 feet or 355 miles. The final area and dimensions of the requested easement will be determined by a review of the previously submitted as-built survey and may differ from that described above. However, no amendments to the existing cable alignment, shore landings, type of infrastructure or purpose of infrastructure are proposed. See Attachments B and C for more information. Nothing herein implies the establishment of an easement on land not managed by DNR-DMLW.
REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite
EXPIRATION OF NOTICE: Tuesday May 5, 2026.
Public and Agency Notice requirements for ADL 227328 were met prior to initial authorization. Additional comments are not being sought at this time. Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Cynthia Zuelow-Osborne, Telephone 907-269-8575 or email: [email protected].
Individuals with impairments who have questions concerning this public notice may call Relay Alaska at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 for assistance.
Individuals with impairments who have questions concerning this public notice may call Relay Alaska at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 for assistance.
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| Department: | Natural Resources |
| Category: | Public Notices |
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| Location(s): | Central Region, Southeast Region, Statewide, Valdez |
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| Publish Date: | 4/20/2026 |
| Archive Date: | 5/5/2026 |
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