ADL 234829, McRoberts Creek Hydro, Land Lease For Hydrofacility, Palmer, AK

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made a preliminary decision to offer a 10-year land lease to McRoberts Creek Hydro for an existing 1.6-acre hydroelectric facility near Palmer. The public can review the decision and send written comments by October 15, 2026. Only people who send written comments during this period can later appeal DNR's final decision.

Why was this notice issued?

State law (Alaska Statute AS 38.05.945) requires public notice of proposed state land leases. The notice follows a lease application, case number ADL 234829, for an existing hydroelectric facility.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO), under AS 38.05.070(b), has made a preliminary decision to offer a 10-year lease to McRoberts Creek Hydro for an existing 1.6-acre hydrofacility near Palmer, Alaska. The site is within S1/2 of Section 31 and SW1/4 of Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Seward Meridian (U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Quad Map Tyonek C-1). DNR is asking for public comments before making a final decision.

Who is involved: McRoberts Creek Hydro (applicant/lessee)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 15, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“On or before 11:59 PM on October 15, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
Email Lyncoln.Standley@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline. Reference ADL 234829. Under AS 38.05.035(i) (m), you must submit written comments during this comment period to be eligible to appeal DNR's Final Decision. The Preliminary Decision is available at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx or in hardcopy upon request. Questions about how to comment can go to Lyncoln Standley at (907) 269 8619, by e-mail, or by fax to (907) 269 8913. People with audio impairments may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 for free assistance.

Contact

Lyncoln Standley
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land & Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
Lyncoln.Standley@alaska.gov
(907) 269 8619
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 15, 2026: Notice published; comment period opens
Oct 15, 2026: Written comments due by 11:59 PM

Original notice text

State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land & Water Southcentral Regional Land Office 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 Public Notice: Proposed Lease ADL 234829 Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 (USGS Quad Map Tyonek C-1) Subject to AS 38.05.070(b) the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a 10-year lease to the McRoberts Creek Hydro for an existing 1.6-acre hydrofacility located near Palmer, Alaska. The site is located within S1/2 of Section 31 and SW1/4 of Section 32, Township 18 North, Range 3 East, Seward Meridian. The public is invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision. A copy of the Preliminary Decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx or is available in hardcopy upon request. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Lyncoln Standley at (907) 269 8619 or by e-mail at Lyncoln.Standley@alaska.gov, or by fax to (907) 269 8913. Individuals with audio impairments who wish to respond to this Preliminary Decision by telephone may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 for assistance at no cost. All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on October 15, 2026. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i) (m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period. The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with audio impairments that have questions concerning this Preliminary Decision may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770 8973 for assistance at no cost. DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.

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