What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received an application from Matthew Hall to build a gravel road within existing public easements about one mile south of milepost 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks. The project would improve access to his private property and would cover about 2,220 feet in length and up to 16 feet in width. The comment period has been extended, and the public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
The Northern Regional Land Office received an application under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850 to develop existing public easements. The state is asking for public input before deciding, and has extended the comment deadline.
What action is being taken?
The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request for a five-year authorization to build a gravel road within an existing 50-foot-wide section line easement (SLE) and to make gravel improvements to an existing 50-foot-wide public access and utility easement (ADL 402374). The work would use about 1,350 cubic yards of gravel supplied by the applicant. Any timber cut in the section line easement would be stacked by the applicant and would stay the property of the underlying landowner. The road work must not interfere with public use of the easements, unless the land office approves a temporary restriction in writing for safety reasons. After review, the state may issue an authorization with conditions, and the project may be changed during the review.
Who is involved: Matthew Hall (applicant); Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office
How can the public respond?
Respond by
Fri, Oct 30, 2026
This deadline has passed.
“On or before 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026 (new, extended deadline)”
Ways to respond
- Mail
Division of Mining, Land and Water, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
- Email
diana.lehman@alaska.gov
- Fax
907-451-2751
What to include
Comments must be written and received by the deadline to be considered. Refer to ADL 422894. Questions can be directed to Diana Lehman at 907-451-2722. People with disabilities who need help to comment can contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY (text telephone) services.
Contact
Diana Lehman
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Northern Regional Land Office
diana.lehman@alaska.gov
907-451-2722
3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 13, 2026: Extended public notice published
- Oct 30, 2026: New deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)
Original notice text
EXTENDED PUBLIC NOTICE
ADL 422894
Application for Easement Development
Matthew Hall
October 13, 2026
Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:
APPLICANT: Matthew Hall
PROJECT NAME: ADL 422894 Development Within Existing Section Line Easement (SLE) and existing Public Access Easement, ADL 402374.
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Approximately one mile south of milepost 24 of Chena Hot Springs Road, east of Fairbanks, Alaska.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Northerly boundary of the SE ¼ of Section 35 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian.
Westerly boundary of the SW ¼ of Section 36, Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Within a public access and utility easement, serialized as ADL 402374, 50 feet wide, along the northerly boundary of the SE 1/4 of Section 35 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian, per State of Alaska Patent No. 9911.
Within a section line easement (SLE) 50 feet wide, along the westerly boundary of the SW ¼ of Section 36 Township 1 North, Range 4 East, Fairbanks Meridian, per State of Alaska Patent No. 16212.
REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested to develop the existing easements, described above, with a gravel SLE road and gravel improvements to the existing public access road, to improve the access to their private property. The total proposed development within the existing easements measures approximately 2,220 feet in length, more or less, and as much as 16’ in width. The development would include the use of approximately 1,350 cubic yards of gravel, provided by the applicant. All timber cut within the existing SLE easement will be decked by the applicant and will remain the property of the underlying property owner.
The construction, operation, use, and maintenance of the requested area shall not interfere with public use of the public access easements. However, if a specific activity poses a safety concern, the Northern Regional Land Office may allow the restriction of public access for a specific period of time. No restriction is allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by the Northern Regional Land Office.
REQUESTED TERM: Five Years
NEW DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 30, 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 Diana Lehman, Telephone: 907-451-2722; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: diana.lehman@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.