ADL 234687, Application for Public Utility Easement, Matanuska Electric Association, Alaska Plant Materials Center

PUBLIC NOTICEADL 234687Matanuska Electric AssociationAugust 29, 2025Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:APPLICANT: Matanuska Electric AssociationPROJECT NAME: ADL 234687GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Approximately five miles south of Palmer, across South Bodenburg Spur, within the DNR-Division of Agriculture’s Plant Materials Center Interagency Land Management Assignment (ADL 228306).LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Within the S½ of the NW¼ of Section 34, Township 17 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian, as shown on the attached site diagram.REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested a public utility easement measuring approximately 150 feet in length and 20 feet in width, comprising 3,000 square feet, more or less. The purpose of the present project is to provide power to a new seed cleaning mechanical room within the Division of Agriculture’s Plant Materials Center. DNR-DMLW is considering issuing an easement for public utility purposes as requested or at a width of 30 feet.REQUESTED TERM: Indefinitely or until no longer needed.DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: September 29, 2025 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 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Ti Ames, Telephone: 907-451-2711; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: ti.ames@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