What is this notice about?
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P) has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for an easement to keep utility poles and guy wires on about five acres of state-owned tidelands along Gastineau Channel near Thane Road in Juneau. The poles were already put in place during a 2008 utility line upgrade, and the easement would run from October 23, 2026 to October 22, 2051. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Under Alaska Statute AS 35.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office received an application from AEL&P for an easement on state-owned tidelands and must seek public input before deciding. The application was first filed in 2008 and was reviewed and updated by the applicant in 2026.
What action is being taken?
The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request for a public easement about 30 feet wide and 1.35 miles long (about five acres) below mean high water (MHW) for existing utility poles and guy wires along Gastineau Channel in Thane. After review, the agency may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.
Who is involved: Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P), applicant
How can the public respond?
Respond by
Mon, Nov 23, 2026
15 days from today.
“On or before 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026”
Ways to respond
- Email
christi.scott@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 written. Mailed comments must be received by the deadline. Refer to ADL 107632. To view the full application packet or ask questions, contact Christi Scott at (907) 465-3427. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to comment can call Christi Scott at (907) 465-3427 or TDD (907) 465-3898.
Contact
Christi Scott
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeast Regional Land Office
christi.scott@alaska.gov
(907) 465-3427
PO Box 111020, Juneau, Alaska 99811
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 23, 2026: Notice published; proposed start of easement use
- Nov 23, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 p.m.)
- Oct 22, 2051: Proposed end of easement use
Original notice text
Notice to Public and Request for Information
ADL 107632
Alaska Electric Light and Power Company
10/23/2026
Subject to AS 35.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:
APPLICANT: Alaska Electric Light and Power Company (AEL&P)
PROJECT NAME: ADL 107632
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:
State-owned tidelands along Gastineau Channel near Thane Road in Juneau, beginning at the edge of lands conveyed to the City and Borough of Juneau (ADL 24369) at approximately 58.2798°N, 134.3671°W and ending near AJ Industries conveyed land (ADL 18548) at approximately 58.2666°N, 134.3405°W.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
Approximately five acres of state-owned tidelands in:
SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 30, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
NE1/4 NW1/4 Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
SE1/4 NW1/4 Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
SW1/4 NE1/4 Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
SE1/4 NE1/4 Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
NE1/4 SE1/4 Section 31, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
NW1/4 SW1/4 Section 32, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
SW1/4 SW1/4 Section 32, Township 41 South, Range 68 East, Copper River Meridian,
REQUESTED ACTIVITY:
AEL&P (applicant) is requesting a public easement for utility poles and guy wires below mean high water (MHW) along Gastineau Channel in Thane. The requested easement (approximately 30 feet wide and 1.35 miles long) will occupy an area of approximately five acres. The utility poles are already in place as part of a 2008 upgrade to the utility lines in the area. While the application is from 2008, it has been reviewed and updated by the applicant in 2026 and is therefore still valid.
PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: October 23, 2026
End: October 22, 2051
DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: November 23, 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 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 Christi Scott, Telephone: (907) 465-3427, or e-mail: christi.scott@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 Christi Scott by phone at (907) 465-3427 or TDD (907) 465-3898
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.
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