Notice of Public Hearing EV 3-426

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing by phone on a request from the City of Eek and the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) to close (vacate) the 40-foot-wide Eek Street right-of-way and remove certain lot lines in Eek. This would allow the land to be redrawn (replatted) for a proposed City and AVEC replat. People can comment in writing or speak at the hearing.

Why was this notice issued?

The City of Eek and the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) submitted a petition to vacate a street right-of-way and remove lot boundaries. The Department of Natural Resources is holding a public hearing under the authority of AS 29.40.130-.160 and AS 40.15.305.

What action is being taken?

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Survey Section, is holding a public hearing on a petition to vacate the 40' wide Eek Street right-of-way (ROW) and eliminate the common boundary between Eek Street and Lots 4 & 5, the common boundary between Lots 3 & 5, and a portion of the common boundary between Lots 4 & 5, all within Block 9, Tract A, U.S. Survey 4484. The petition would replat these lots and the ROW for the proposed City and AVEC Replat. The area is within unsurveyed Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 73 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska.

Who is involved: City of Eek; Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Oct 20, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received by 5:00 pm, October 20, 2026, to ensure consideration. Verbal comments may be given at the public hearing on October 22, 2026, at 11:00 am.”

Ways to respond

Email louanne.lamas@alaska.gov
Mail Louanne Lamas, DML&W, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501
Testify at hearing Teleconference at 11:00 am on October 22, 2026: call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #.

What to include

Comments may be submitted in writing by e-mail or given verbally at the public hearing. To be eligible to appeal under AS 38.05.035(i)(j), you must meaningfully participate by one of these methods. Written correspondence must be addressed to Louanne Lamas. Individuals with disabilities who need special accommodations should call TDD (907) 269-8411 by 5:00 pm, October 20, 2026. Exhibits 1 & 2 are attached to the notice (EV-3-426_Exhibits 1 & 2.pdf).

Contact

Louanne Lamas
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Survey Section
louanne.lamas@alaska.gov
(907) 269-8610
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing: Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Teleconference
Call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #.

Key dates

Sep 18, 2026: Notice published
Oct 20, 2026: Deadline (5:00 pm) for written comments to be received and for requesting disability accommodations via TDD (907) 269-8411
Oct 22, 2026: Public hearing by teleconference at 11:00 am

Original notice text

Division of Mining, Land and Water Survey Section NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING EV 3-426 Notice is hereby given that the Department of Natural Resources, under the authority of AS 29.40.130-.160 & AS 40.15.305, shall hold a public hearing. The hearing concerns a petition submitted by the City of Eek and the Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC), to vacate the 40' wide Eek Street right-of-way (ROW), and eliminate the following: the common boundary between Eek Street and Lots 4 & 5; the common boundary between Lots 3 & 5; and a portion of the common boundary between Lots 4 & 5; all within Block 9, Tract A, U.S. Survey 4484. This petition will replat said lots and ROW to facilitate the proposed City and AVEC Replat. This replat and vacation is located within unsurveyed Section 31, Township 2 North, Range 73 West, Seward Meridian, Alaska. The public hearing will be held via teleconference at 11:00 am on October 22, 2026. Persons wishing to attend the public hearing must call 1-800-315-6338; at the prompts enter access code 98627 and #. Persons wanting to provide comment on the proposed action may submit their comments in writing by e-mail, or verbally via the scheduled public hearing. In order to be eligible to appeal under AS 38.05.035(i)(j), meaningful participation by one of these methods is required. Correspondence must be addressed to Louanne Lamas, DML&W, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 650, Anchorage, AK 99501, or to the email address below, and received by 5:00 pm, October 20, 2026, to ensure consideration. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please contact Louanne Lamas at (907) 269-8610, or e-mail: louanne.lamas@alaska.gov. The Division of Mining, Land and Water reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication. Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations should call TDD (907) 269-8411 by 5:00 pm, October 20, 2026.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.