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NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION LAS 36187

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NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION LAS 36187

Alaska Department of Natural Resources

Water Resources Section

3700 Airport Way

Fairbanks, Alaska 99709-4699

(907) 451-2790

(907) 451-2703 (Fax)

NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION

LAS 36187

Pursuant to AS 46.15 and rules and regulations promulgated thereunder, notice is hereby given that a Water Rights application has been received from Aurora Energy, LLC, 100 Cushman St, Ste 210, Fairbanks, AK 99701 for year-round withdrawals of up to 224 acre-feet per year for the purpose of power plant operation from a drilled well located within Lot 1A, Tract D, Replat of Fairbanks Townsite according to Plat No. 97-96, Fairbanks Recording District. Said lot located within NE1/4NW1/4 Sec 10 F1S1W.

This application has a Priority Date of August 4, 2026. Visit http://notice.alaska.gov/224763 to view more details.

The public is invited to comment on these actions. For further information on the application, please contact DNR Water Section at the above address or telephone number. The Water Resources Section must receive comments in writing by 5:00 p.m. on August 30, 2026 at the above address to be considered. If issued, a permit may be extended for good cause shown, pursuant to AS 46.15.110 and 11 AAC 93.120(f), without additional public notice.

Per AS 46.15.133 (a); within 15 days of publication or service of notice, persons may file with the director written objections, stating the name and address of the objector, and any facts tending to show that rights of the objector or the public interest would be adversely affected by the proposed appropriation. Objections must be submitted in writing and may be mailed or hand-delivered to the DNR Commissioner's Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501; faxed to (907)-269-8918; or sent by electronic mail to [email protected].

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. The state is prepared to accommodate individuals with disabilities by providing auxiliary aids when requested. Individuals with audio impairments who wish to respond to this notice by telephone may call the Department's Public Information Center in Fairbanks between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at TDD # 907-451-2770.

The Department of Natural Resources reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.

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Created 8/7/2026 4:50:07 PM by jrmarch
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Publish Date: 8/14/2026
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