ADL 422465, Application for Private Easement, Whitestone Community Association, Near Delta Junction

PUBLIC NOTICEADL 422465Whitestone Community AssociationSubject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:APPLICANT: Whitestone Community AssociationPROJECT NAME: ADL 422465GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Approximately 10 miles north of Delta Junction, crossing the western channel of the Tanana River approximately 1.2 miles northwest of the confluence of the Delta and Tanana Rivers.LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Within the SE ¼ of the SE ¼ of Section 1, Township 9 South, Range 9 East, Fairbanks Meridian, as shown on the attached maps.REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The Whitestone Community Association has applied for a private non-exclusive easement crossing state submerged lands. The easement would measure 50 feet wide by approximately 240 feet long, comprising approximately 0.27 acres more or less, encompassing a pre-existing suspension foot bridge. The bridge is used to provide access between two private parcels located on both sides of a side-channel of the Tanana River. DNR DMLW is considering issuing a private easement because it would only provide access between two private parcels. Public rights to navigate the river channel under the bridge would not be impaired.REQUESTED TERM: DNR is considering a term of 20 yearsDEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: September 10, 2025The 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. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application should be directed to AJ Michels, Telephone 907-451-2710 or email: Austin.Michels@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