What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has approved Matanuska Electric Association's request for a utility easement on state land near Big Lake. The easement is about 370 feet long and 30 feet wide (about 0.25 acres). It will be used for an overhead power line to serve homes in the area.
Why was this notice issued?
Matanuska Electric Association applied for a public utility easement over state-owned land. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) made a decision on the application under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850 and issued this notice to announce it.
What action is being taken?
The DNR Division of Mining, Land, and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO), approved the easement application. The easement is about 370 feet long and 30 feet wide, totaling about 0.25 acres, more or less, in Section 17, Township 17 North, Range 3 West, Seward Meridian, near Big Lake. It allows a single-phase, 7,200-volt overhead primary electric line to serve residential customers. The notice text also says 'A Decision for ADL 234026 has been signed,' which differs from the case number ADL 234792 used elsewhere in the notice.
Who is involved: Matanuska Electric Association (applicant)
How can the public respond?
This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.
Contact
Mary Campbell
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
mary.campbell@alaska.gov
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 22, 2026: Decision approving the easement signed and notice published
Original notice text
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.