Notice of Decision - ADL 234279 - Public Utility Easement - Matanuska Electric Association - near Point Mackenzie, Alaska.

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has signed a decision on Matanuska Electric Association's request to add an existing overhead power line to a utility easement on state land at the Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm near Wasilla. The line is about 500 feet long and 30 feet wide, and no new construction is planned. The public comment period ended on August 31, 2026, so comments are no longer being accepted.

Why was this notice issued?

Matanuska Electric Association filed an amendment to its utility easement application (ADL 234279) under Alaska Statute AS 38.05.850. After the public comment period closed, DNR signed a decision on the application, and this notice announces that decision.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land, and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, has signed a decision on the amended application. The amendment asked to add a pre-existing overhead utility line (about 500 feet by 30 feet, about 0.344 acres) to a previously proposed 17-foot-long utility easement across state-owned, DNR-managed land, for an indefinite term. The decision document is attached to the notice as "ADL 234279 Amended RMD_Signed.pdf." The notice does not describe the outcome of the decision.

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

Savannah Lilyhorn
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
Savannah.Lilyhorn@Alaska.gov
907-269-7480
550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK, 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Aug 30, 2024: Original 17-foot utility easement proposal first sent out for public and agency notice.
Aug 17, 2026: Public and agency notice issued for the application amendment.
Aug 31, 2026: Public comment deadline (passed).
Oct 30, 2026: Notice of signed decision published.

Original notice text

A Decision for ADL 234279 has been signed. The public comment deadline has passed. PUBLIC AND AGENCY NOTICE Public Utility Easement Matanuska Electric Association Amendment to ADL 234279 August 17, 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 amendment for the following development: APPLICANT: Matanuska Electric Association PROJECT NAME: ADL 234279 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Point Mackenzie Correctional Farm, Wasilla, Alaska LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 1 of Township 15 North, Range 5 West, Seward Meridian REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant has requested to incorporate a pre-existing overhead utility line that is approximately 500 feet long by 30 feet wide, 0.344 acres more or less, to a previously proposed 17-foot-long utility easement across state-owned, DNR-managed lands that was first distributed for public and agency notice on August 30, 2024. No new construction or realignment is proposed at this time. REQUESTED TERM: Indefinite DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: August 31, 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 Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK, 99501 on or before the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Savannah Lilyhorn, Telephone: 907-269-7480; or e-mail: Savannah.Lilyhorn@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.

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.