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ADL 422657, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Application for Public Utility Easement for Tok Photovoltaic Array Connection

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ADL 422657, Tanana Chiefs Conference, Application for Public Utility Easement for Tok Photovoltaic Array Connection

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Northern Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:APPLICANT: Tanana Chiefs ConferencePROJECT NAME: ADL 422657GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:The proposed easement is located at the northern end of the former Tok Airport, near milepost 122.5 of the Tok Cutoff and directly southeast of its intersection with the Tetlin Trail.LEGAL DESCRIPTION:Within Government Lot 1, Section 36, Township 18 North, Range 12 East, Copper River Meridian, approximately as shown on the attached map.REQUESTED ACTIVITY:The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) received an application for a public utility easement from Tanana Chiefs Conference, for the construction of a power and communications cable on state-owned land. The purpose of the proposed public utility easement is to provide power and telecommunications services to Tok and Tanacross communities. Tanana Chiefs Conference is constructing a photovoltaic array adjacent to state land and is requesting to install an Alaska Power & Telephone Company (AP&T) power pole and burial run to connect the array to AP&T's permitted utility line within the Tok Cutoff right-of-way. The applicant requested an easement approximately 210 feet long by approximately 30 feet wide, comprising 0.2 acres, more or less.REQUESTED TERM: Until no longer needed.DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: 11/17/2025ENCLOSED DOCUMENTS: Application, Utility Pole Map, PV Array Map, NarrativeThe 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 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks, AK 99709 on the date noted above. Comments or questions about this activity should be directed to Natalie Bremers, 907-451-2735; Fax: 907-451-2751 or e-mail: [email protected] review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.DNR-DMLW 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 Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

Attachments, History, Details

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  • ADL 422657 Application.pdf
  • ADL 422657 PV Array Map.pdf
  • ADL 422657 Utility Pole Map.pdf
  • TCC Tok PV Array Site Access Easement narrative.docx

Revision History

Created 10/16/2025 2:05:11 PM by nsbremers

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Department: Natural Resources
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Northern Region, Tok
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Publish Date: 10/16/2025
Archive Date: 11/18/2025
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