ADL 106711 SSRAA easement renewal for an intake pipe on Etolin Island

What is this notice about?

The Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to renew an easement for an existing water intake pipe in Burnett Lake on Etolin Island, about 26 miles southwest of Wrangell. The intake supplies water to the association's fish hatchery. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2026, before DNR makes a decision.

Why was this notice issued?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) received an application on September 4, 2025, to renew a private non-exclusive easement on State-owned land. Public notice is given under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850 to gather input before a decision is made.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office, is reviewing a request to renew a private non-exclusive easement for 25 years for pre-existing water intake infrastructure on State-owned submerged land and shoreland in Burnett Lake (Sections 32 and 29, Township 66 South, Range 84 West, Copper River Meridian). After review, DNR may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association (applicant); the intake serves the association's hatchery, ADL 104373.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sun, Nov 1, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“On or before 5:00 p.m. on November 1, 2026”

Ways to respond

Email muriel.walatka@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 and emailed to the adjudicator or received by mail by the deadline to ensure consideration. Refer to ADL 106711. Questions or requests to view the full application packet go to Muriel Walatka. People with disabilities who need aids or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or call 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Muriel Walatka
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office
muriel.walatka@alaska.gov
(907) 465-3937
PO Box 111020, Juneau, Alaska 99811

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 4, 2025: DNR received the easement renewal application
Oct 1, 2026: Public notice published
Nov 1, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE ADL 106711 Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association October 1, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association PROJECT NAME: ADL 106711 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Burnett Lake is approximately 26 miles southwest of Wrangell and 16 miles north of Coffman Cove. Burnett Lake is located on Etolin Island. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: DMLW managed submerged land and shoreland, located in Burnett Lake, Sections 32 and 29, Township 66 South, Range 84 West, Copper River Meridian, Alaska. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: On September 4th, 2025, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) received an application for the renewal of a private non-exclusive easement from Southern Southeast Regional Aquaculture Association for a pre-existing intake infrastructure on State-owned, DMLW-managed land on Etolin Island, Alaska. The intake structure provides water for the hatchery, ADL 104373. REQUESTED TERM: 25-year term DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: November 1, 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 be 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 Muriel Walatka at Telephone: (907) 465-3937, or e-mail: muriel.walatka@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 Alaska Relay at 711 or by phone at 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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