Public Notice - ADL 422949 - Public Easement - Federal Aviation Administration - Livengood

What is this notice about?

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has applied to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for a 20-year public easement on a small piece of state land near Livengood. The FAA wants to build, run and maintain a Visual Weather Observation System, a weather camera station with solar panels and a propane generator. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Northern Regional Land Office received an application for a public easement under Alaska Statute AS 38.05.850. The notice gathers public input before a decision is made.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing an application for a public easement about 54 feet long and 30 feet wide (about 0.04 acres). It is in Section 31, Township 8 North, Range 5 West, Fairbanks Meridian, near Livengood. The easement would be for the construction, operation and maintenance of a Visual Weather Observation System (VWOS). This would include the VWOS structure and four platforms to mount solar panels and a propane generator. The requested term is 20 years. After review, the division may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations). The activity and the easement may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Weather Camera Program

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 9, 2026 Due tomorrow.

“On or before 5:00 p.m. on November 9, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Email megan.byers@alaska.gov
Fax 907-451-2751

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline to be considered. Refer to ADL 422949. Send questions to Megan Byers at 907-279-8709. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY (text telephone) services.

Contact

Megan Byers
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office
megan.byers@alaska.gov
907-279-8709
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 7, 2026: Public notice issued
Nov 9, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE ADL 422949 Federal Aviation Administration FAA Weather Camera Program October 7, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration, FAA Weather Camera Program PROJECT NAME: ADL 422949 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Livengood, Alaska LEGAL DESCRIPTION: This application is for a public easement that is approximately 54 feet long and 30 feet wide, with an area of about 0.04 acres. The location of this easement is located within Section 31 of Township 8 North, Range 5 West, Fairbanks Meridian. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: This application is for an easement for the construction, operation, and maintenance of a Visual Weather Observation System (VWOS) which would consist of the VWOS structure and four platforms to mount solar panels and a propane generator. The easement, if approved, may differ from that described herein. REQUESTED TERM: 20 years DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: On or before November 9, 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 received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 on or before 5:00 p.m. on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Megan Byers, 907-279-8709; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: megan.byers@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.

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.