Notice of Decision - ADL 234939 - Department of Transportation & Public Facilities - Public Easement - Palmer, Alaska

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has signed a decision on a request from the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) for an extra public easement (right-of-way) along the Old Glenn Highway near Palmer, between Milepost 14.5 and 16.7. DOT&PF asked for about 65.4 acres, more or less, of state-managed submerged lands (about 11,384 in length by 250 feet wide) so it can place riprap (large rock) to protect the highway from riverbank loss and channel changes between the Matanuska River Bridge and Maud Road. The approved easement may differ from the request; the decision's terms are in the attached signed decision document, and the public comment period has ended.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF applied under Alaska Statute AS 38.05.850 for an additional right-of-way on state-managed submerged lands. DNR's Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) gave public notice of the application (dated August 31, 2026, with comments due September 30, 2026) and has now signed a decision.

What action is being taken?

DNR, DMLW, Southcentral Regional Land Office has signed a decision on application ADL 234939 for a public easement to complement the existing Old Glenn Highway right-of-way. The requested easement was about 65.4 acres, more or less, for an indefinite term, to place riprap protecting the highway. The notice says the easement, if approved, may differ from the request; the decision's details are in the attachment ADL 234939 RMD Signed.pdf.

Who is involved: Applicant: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Aug 31, 2026: Date of the original public and agency notice of the application
Sep 30, 2026: Deadline for public comments (passed)
Oct 14, 2026: Notice of decision published
Nov 4, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

A decision for ADL 234939 has been signed. The public comment period has passed. PUBLIC AND AGENCY NOTICE Department of Transportation and Public Facilities ADL 234939 August 31, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has received an application for the following development: APPLICANT: Department of Transportation and Public Facilities PROJECT NAME: ADL 234939 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Milepost 14.5 to 16.7 of the Old Glenn Highway, Palmer, Alaska LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 34 and Section 35 of Township 18 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian and Section 2 and Section 11 of Township 17 North, Range 2 East, Seward Meridian. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested an additional right-of-way to complement the existing right-of-way for the Old Glenn Highway between Milepost 14.5 to 16.7 on DMLW-managed submerged lands. The requested development is approximately 11,384 in length and 250 feet in width for a total of 65.4 acres, more or less. The purpose of the proposed development is to place riprap to protect the highway from bank loss and channel changes that have occurred between the Matanuska River Bridge and Maud Road. The easement, if approved, may differ from that described herein. REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: September 30, 2026 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.