LAS 35797, Land Use Permit Application, DOT&PF, Noatak Iceroad

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATIONLAS 35797Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities February 3, 2026Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:APPLICANT: Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF)PROJECT NAME: LAS 35797GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: East of Noatak, running north to the Delong Mountain Transportation System (DMTS), measuring approximately 67.6 miles, as shown on Exhibit A.LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Sections 5, 6, 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, 28, and 33 of Township 28 North, Range 19 West, Kateel River MeridianSections 7, 17, 18, 20, 21, 27, 28, 33, and 34 of Township 29 North, Range 19 West, Kateel River MeridianREQUESTED ACTIVITY: DOT&PF has applied for a land use permit for a temporary winter ice road as part of a project to relocate the existing Noatak Airport. The ice road would depart the DMTS haul road and travel 67.6 miles south to Noatak, as shown on Exhibit A. The route is expected to be 25’ to 30’ wide with some sections being as wide as 50’. The proposed route minimizes stream crossings and would use ice bridge construction to cross five channels, including Kiyak Creek. The proposed route requires no ground disturbance or permanent cut and fill on slopes and would be safe for proposed equipment travel.REQUESTED TERM: 3 YearsDEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: February 17, 2026ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS:• Land Use Permit Application• Application Memo• Exhibit A• Site DiagramThe 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 the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to AJ Michels, 907-451-2710; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: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