ADA-72964 Proposal to Issue a Boundary Crossing Permit at Valdez Airport

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities plans to issue a Boundary Crossing Permit at Valdez Airport to a person whose property is next to the airport boundary. The permit would let the permit holder and their guests and customers drive vehicles across the airport boundary, for an annual fee of $2,021.00 plus any other related fees. The public may send written comments or competing applications by 4:30 p.m. on November 25, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

An applicant whose property lies next to the Valdez Airport boundary is seeking a Boundary Crossing Permit (ADA-72964, Item No. 15). The permit will be issued in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 17 AAC 45.285.

What action is being taken?

The Department proposes to issue a Boundary Crossing Permit at Valdez Airport for a non-aeronautical use: allowing the permittee and the permittee's guests and customers to operate vehicles across the Valdez Airport boundary. The annual fee is $2,021.00 and any other associated fees. After the comment deadline, the Department will decide whether or not to execute the permit. The Department may correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

Who is involved: Unnamed applicant whose property lies adjacent to the boundary of Valdez Airport; Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 25, 2026 17 days from today.

“Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 25, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

What to include

Submit written comments, objections, or competing applications by the deadline. Refer to ADA-72964 (Item No. 15). Include your return address: the Department's decision will be sent only to people who submit a written comment, objection, or competing application to the Department at the address and by the date and time in the notice, and include their return address. For information, call (907) 451-2849. People needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711.

Contact

Johnna Merculief
Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Aviation Leasing
(907) 451-2849
2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 23, 2026: Notice published
Nov 25, 2026: Competing applications or written comments due by 4:30 p.m.

Original notice text

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to issue a Boundary Crossing Permit at Valdez Airport to applicant whose property lies adjacent to the boundary of Valdez Airport under ADA-72964 (Item No. 15). The permit will be issued in accordance with Alaska Administrative Code 17 AAC 45.285. Annual fee: $2,021.00 and any other associated fees. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical – Allow permittee and permittee’s guests and customers to operate vehicles across the Valdez Airport Boundary. Competing applications or written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., November 25, 2026, after which the Department will determine whether or not to execute the permit. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection or a competing application to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address. Information is available from Johnna Merculief, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-2849. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodations may contact Relay Alaska at 711 for assistance. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all applications or comments.

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.