Application for NOAA Fish Weir Easement Renewal in Auke Creek, Juneau (ADL 105765)

What is this notice about?

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to renew a private easement on about 0.6 acres of state land at the Auke Creek salmon research station in Juneau. The easement covers a gravel parking lot, a foot bridge and path, and part of a fish weir that have been there since 1980. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Southeast Regional Land Office received an application from NOAA to renew an easement on state-owned land. Under Alaska Statute AS 35.05.850, the public is given notice and a chance to comment before a decision is made.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing NOAA's request to renew a private easement of about 0.6 acres from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2050. After review, the agency may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 21, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“On or before 5:00 p.m. on October 21, 2026”

Ways to respond

Email christi.scott@alaska.gov
Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office, PO Box 111020, Juneau, Alaska 99811

What to include

Comments must be in writing. Refer to ADL 105765. Questions or requests to view the full application packet go to Christi Scott at (907) 465-3427 or christi.scott@alaska.gov. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to comment should contact Christi Scott at (907) 465-3427 or TDD (907) 465-3898.

Contact

Christi Scott
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office
christi.scott@alaska.gov
(907) 465-3427
PO Box 111020, Juneau, Alaska 99811

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 21, 2026: Notice published
Oct 21, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)
Jan 1, 2026: Proposed start date of easement use
Dec 31, 2050: Proposed end date of easement use

Original notice text

Notice to Public and Request for Information ADL 105765 U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 9/21/2026 Subject to AS 35.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: NOAA PROJECT NAME: ADL 105765 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: State-owned uplands near Auke Creek in Juneau, approximately 58.3813° N, 134.6411° W. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: SE1/4 SW1/4 Section 23, Township 40 South, Range 65 East, Copper River Meridian SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 23, Township 40 South, Range 65 East, Copper River Meridian. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (the applicant) is requesting renewal of a private easement at the Auke Creek salmon research station. This easement is approximately 0.6 acres and would include a gravel parking lot, a foot bridge and path, and part of the fish weir which have been on site since 1980. The remaining infrastructure is either not on state-owned lands or is part of an existing easement ADL 18711. PROPOSED DATES OF USE: Start: January 1, 2026 End: December 31, 2050 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 21, 2026 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 emailed to the adjudicator below or received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at Southeast Regional Land Office, PO Box 111020, Juneau, Alaska 99811 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Christi Scott, Telephone: (907) 465-3427, or e-mail: christi.scott@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. The Alaska Department of Natural Resources 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 Christi Scott by phone at (907) 465-3427 or TDD (907) 465-3898 The DMLW, reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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