Alaska District Public Notices

POA-2020-00525 Tongass Narrows PN

Press Operations — Thu, 14 May 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Jill Cowan stated the purpose is to have a clear area to gain access to the rear of the house for general maintenance. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to excavate approximately 1,200 cubic yards of rock and 350 cubic yards of soil from 0.041-acre of palustrine wetlands from the northwest corner of the property and discharge approximately 1,550 cubic yards of that material into 0.082-acre of palustrine wetlands along the southern edge of the property to create a flat yard space in front of the existing house pad. This is an extension of work that was previously permitted under Nationwide Permit 29 on April 8, 2021. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-3), dated May 7, 2026. Please contact Leah Barrett at (907) 753-2760, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at leah.barrett@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2020-00112 South Harbor Cove PN

Press Operations — Thu, 07 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Chris Piburn, Piburn Investment Properties; stated the purpose is to construct a building with an office space and rental rooms on top of the office space to be leased for the growing mariculture industry in Southeast Alaska. PROPOSED WORK: The proposed project is to remove approximately 500 cubic yards of previous dredge material and place it above MHHW to use in the construction of the building pad. Additionally, work would include the discharge of 4,500 cubic yards of shot rock into 0.11-acre of waters of the U.S. for two rock wall structures surrounding an existing ramp and pier. The clean shock rock fill would be placed behind a well sloped rip rap wall. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-4), dated January 24, 2024. Please contact Leah Barrett at (907) 753-2760, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at leah.barrett@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00475 Dollar Lake PN

Press Operations — Wed, 06 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Mr. Jeffrey Dyson, stated the purpose is to develop a private floatplane facility serving aviation users in the southern portion of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to construct a canal connecting an existing gravel airstrip at 20083 Alsop Road in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, to an unnamed lake for floatplanes based at the airstrip to access the unnamed lake for takeoffs and landings. The canal would feature an approximately 700-foot-long by 20-foot-wide excavated channel with a 120-foot-long by 120-foot-wide permanent staging pond; two (2) parallel gravel driveways, with the west driveway measuring 714-foot-long by 12-foot-wide at the top surface and the east driveway measuring 646-foot-wide by 12-foot-wide at the top surface; and a 40-foot-long by 40-foot-wide launch/takeout ramp constructed of gravel and borrow material obtained from the applicant’s upland property. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-5), dated April 15, 2026. Please contact Olivia Ortiz at (907) 753-2586, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Olivia.K.Ortiz@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2026-00131_VillageCreekPN

Press Operations — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:23:00 GMT

The applicant’s stated purpose is to ensure the continued provision of safe, reliable bulk fuel storage and electrical power for the community of Wales. The proposed project would be to replace the existing power plant and fuel storage facilities for AVEC and the city. The proposed project would install a new modular power plant at a new location adjacent to the new AVEC and city tank farms. The two old tank farms and the old power plant would be decommissioned. The placement of fill is for the purpose of constructing a new gravel pad on which new bulk fuel storage and power plant facilities would be located. The proposed project would impact approximately 1.99-acres of wetland. Please contact Quinn Germann at (907) 371-5132, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at quinn.h.germann@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2015-00025-M9_ColvilleRiverPN

Press Operations — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Alan Johnson, Oil Search Alaska, LLC., stated the purpose is to accommodate updated safety and logistics considerations for operations, drilling and completions activities. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes the modification of the Pikka Development Project, (formerly known as the Nanushuk Project). The proposed modifications would increase the footprint of NDC pad and access road as well as the construction of two pipeline valve pads to discharge 46,500 cubic yards of gravel fill resulting in permanent impacts to 3.44 acres of wetland. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (Figures 1 through 13), dated April 17, 2026. Please contact Drew E. Sliger at (907) 753-2723, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at drew.e.sliger@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-1982-00194-M17_YukonRiverPN

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Yukon River and Road Transport, LLC., stated the purpose is to extract gravel for commercial sales for roads, foundations, and building pads. PROPOSED WORK: Use of heavy equipment including excavators, loaders, snow clearing bulldozer, and dump trucks for the extraction of gravel from the Yukon River during periods of low water under frozen conditions on the right bank sandbar. If water is present on the sandbar, material would not be extracted. Approximately 1000 cubic yards of material would be extracted each year for a total of 5,000 cubic yards over the permit life. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-2), dated April 2026. Please contact Andrew Kastning at (907) 753-2554, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Andrew.C.Kastning@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2026-00044 Bering Sea PN

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Stebbins Community Association, stated the purpose is to construct a subdivision that would provide home sites for 10 single-family homes. All homes would be provided to low-to-moderate income tribal members through SCA’s Affordable Housing Program. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant states that the proposed work would be the construction of 10 compacted gravel pads for home sites with access road from adjacent subdivision. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-8), dated 2/4/2026. The proposed project would impact approximately 6.05-acres of wetlands. Please contact Quinn Germann at (907) 371-5132, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at quinn.h.germann@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-1968-00033_ Aurora Harbor PN

Press Operations — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Carl Uchytil, City and Borough of Juneau, stated the purpose is to provide critically important improvements to serve the transportation and safety needs of the seafood and maritime industries of Juneau. The proposed drive-down float will allow vehicles to directly access the vessels utilizing Aurora Harbor, facilitating a more streamlined transfer of goods and supplies year-round. Adding two electric cranes to the drive-down float will also increase capacity and improve safety of cargo loading. PROPOSED WORK The City and Borough of Juneau seeks to construct a 48-foot-wide by 120-foot-long, vehicle accessible, drive-down float and vehicle bridge and to add two new 5-ton electric cranes at the Aurora Harbor Small Boat Basin with funding from the Maritime Administration through a Port Infrastructure & Development Program grant. The project entails replacement of an existing gangway and float with a new modern drive down float with transfer bridge and approach dock extension and widening. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-10), dated November, 2025. Please contact Matthew Brody at (907) 201-5023, or by email at Matthew.T.Brody@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00211 Indian River PN

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Lucas Goddard, Baranof Island Housing Authority, stated the purpose is to develop a residential subdivision in Sitka, Alaska to increase the supply of buildable housing lots in response to documented local housing shortages. The project will provide residential lots, internal access roads, and utility infrastructure necessary to support housing development within the City and Borough of Sitka. PROPOSED WORK The applicant is proposing to construct a 47 lot subdivision by constructing roads and utility infrastructure and a laydown yard to facilitate the construction. Specifically, the work would include the placement of 82,938 cubic yards of clean fill material into 6.5 acres of waters of the U.S. consisting of wetlands. Site preparation would commence with clearing, grubbing, and the excavation of the entirety of the organic overburden layer within the project footprint. In some areas a geotextile fabric would be used to “float” the road section over soft subgrade. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plans (sheets 1-7), dated March 2026. Please contact Matthew Brody at (907) 201-5023, or by email at Matthew.T.Brody@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-1994-01014-M4 Orca Inlet PN

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Collin Bronson, Native Village of Eyak, stated the purpose is to optimize the dock design for practicability and long-term stability based on updated geotechnical data and site-specific environmental conditions. PROPOSED WORK: The proposed work would modify the previously authorized Cordova OSRF fixed deep-water dock to a floating dock configuration and the design of the boat launch. Work would require additional placement of 564.7 cubic yards of fill in 0.35-acre below Orca Inlet’s High-tide Line for the installation of the Wire Wall Sea Wall. Please contact Estrella Campellone at (907) 753-2518, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Estrella.f.campellone@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00500 Port Frederick PN

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT

Jerrine Peeler, stated the purpose is to urgently restore the operational depth at the Hoonah Seaplane Float facility to -8' MLLW to prevent the imminent structural failure of the floating infrastructure. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is proposing to dredge 400 cubic yards of natural sand and gravel from 0.15 acres of tidal waters under and around the existing dock. The dredged material would be placed into 0.15 acres of tidal waters adjacent and along the upper regions of the existing shoreline. The work would be conducted from an excavator on the tidelands during low tidal stages when the site is almost entirely dewatered. It is anticipated that the work would occur over approximately one week of negative tides. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-4), dated September 2025. Please contact Matthew Brody at (907) 201-5023, or by email at Matthew.T.Brody@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2010-00837 Refuge Cove PN

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

Jerrine Peeler, stated the purpose is to replace the existing structure to save the dock from dilapidation. The applicant states that if steps are not taken to replace and repair the existing float, it would become a hazard to its users and neighbors. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to replace up to 12 existing 12-inch diameter creosote pilings with 12 new 12-inch galvanized steel pilings to continue to support an existing dock, and place up to approximately 242 cubic yards of rock fill material into 765 square feet along 100 linear feet below the high tide line of Refuge Cove to stabilize the shoreline and raise the existing ramp. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-6), dated February 1, 2026. Please contact Olivia Ortiz at (907) 753-2586, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Olivia.K.Ortiz@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-1989-00773-M3 Tongass Narrows PN

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Alaska Marine Lines, POC: Mr. Richie Harrington, stated the purpose is to reduce congestion, provide sufficient operating space, and improve operational safety at the shipping container transfer area. Additionally, the applicant states that existing sheet pile bulkheads at the transfer area are showing signs of deterioration therefore, adding fill would buttress the sheet pile bulkheads, reduce their risk of failure, and eliminate the need to extract the deteriorating sheet piles. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to discharge approximately 8,716 cubic yards of fill material into 0.45-acre below the high tide line (HTL) of the Tongass Narrows in two (2) locations in order to provide space to improve the staging area used for cargo operations and improve operational safety. Fill material would be placed on each side of the existing cargo ramp. The eastern location would have a top surface area of approximately 0.17-acre and the western location would have a top surface area of approximately 0.03-acre. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-5), dated October 2025. Please contact Ms. Hayley Farrer at (907) 753-2778, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Hayley.M.Farrer@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00427 OPHIR CREEK PN

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Jon Erickson, City and Borough of Yakutat, stated the purpose is to provide a reliable drinking water supply to properties near the Yakutat airport that have been affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination of their drinking water wells. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to discharge approximately 1,500 cubic yards of fill material into 0.6 acres of wetlands and 0.7 acres of waters below the ordinary high water (OHW), to extend the municipal water supply line approximately 3.5 miles. The waterline extension would consist of approximately 18,000 linear feet of 10-inch line and 2,250 linear feet of 6-inch line, installed at a minimum of 5 feet below existing grade using trenching and boring techniques. Additionally, the project would involve the construction of a 500,000-gallon water holding tank and 1,400 square foot pump house. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-37), dated January 2026. Please contact Gwen Jacobson at (907) 347-5802, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Gwendolyn.A.Jacobson@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2008-00175 Cook Inlet PN

Press Operations — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Thomas Johnston, Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, stated the purpose is remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to improve water quality on site of the Anchorage Airport Snow Disposal Facility before entry into stormwater drainage infrastructure. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant is requesting authorization for the replacement of storm water drainage infrastructure, and the installation of an activated carbon water treatment system, resulting in permanent impacts to 0.14 acre of wetland. Specifically, the project would include the removal of two existing, previously authorized manholes, and the installation new manholes with sluice gates. Fill placement would consist of approximately 177.8 cubic yards of coarse subbase aggregate, 36.7 cubic yards of class 1 rip rap, and 113.4 cubic yards of granular activated carbon. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plans and project narrative. (sheets 1 through 5). Please contact Drew E. Sliger at (907)753-2723, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email atdrew.e.sliger@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00448 Prudhoe Bay PN

Press Operations — Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Levi Frampton, Doyon Oil Field Services, stated the purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the following request associated with the Doyon Tract 8 has been submitted for a Department of the Army (DA) permit under the provisions of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, as amended. PROPOSED WORK: The proposed project includes installation of a typical North Slope gravel pad on approximately 6.9 acres of Alaska State Land Survey (ASLS) 76-227 Plat 77-3 Tract 8. This parcel is an undeveloped portion of an existing lease which would allow space for support operations for Doyon on their North Slope leases. Approximately 77,900 cubic yards of gravel would be placed to construct a pad 5-7 feet deep. Two access lanes from the Spine Road would also be constructed. These access lanes would be constructed to a minimum depth of five feet with dimensions of 36 feet by approximately 60 feet each and would include culverts to maintain existing drainage. Each lane would require approximately 575 cy of gravel fill for a total of 1,150 cy. All work would be performed during late winter ending by May 2026, and in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-3), dated November 2025. Please contact Andrew Kastning at (907) 753-2554, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at Andrew.C.Kastning@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00491 Delta and Eureka Rivers PN

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 19:00:00 GMT

Alaska Energy Metals Corporation, stated the purpose is provide safe, reliable, and logistically sustainable access to a mineral exploration area for a Critical mineral to collect subsurface geological data to evaluate the mineral resource potential. PROPOSED WORK: The project would begin with rehabilitation of an existing 17-mile gravel road known as the Rainy Creek Mining Road. In addition to the rehabilitation of the existing road, the project would involve the construction of 6 miles of new temporary gravel access road, averaging 13 feet wide toe-to-toe, to access the exploration site from the west end of the Rainy Creek Mining Road. To maintain hydrologic connectivity, low water crossings would be installed at surface water crossings. The new road would disturb approximately 0.14 acres of wetland. Gravel would be sourced from uplands. Drilling must commence where the Nickel resource is located. The mineral exploration requires construction of temporary facilities, including a 15-acre pad for a man camp, staging and parking areas, and seasonal equipment laydown. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets #1-23), dated January 2026. Comments and requests for additional information should be submitted electronically to Carolyn Farmer by email at carolyn.h.farmer@usace.army.mil or via the Regulatory Request System at https://rrs.usace.army.mil/rrs.

POA-2025-00308 Toklat River PN

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Brooke Merrelll, Denali National Park, stated the purpose is to provide Denali National Park gravel for in-park administrative uses such as the Denali Park Road maintenance and construction projects. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to extract and stockpile up to 66,600 cubic yards of gravel within about 185 acres of exposed river gravel bars over 5 years. The gravel would be extracted at shallow depths above ground water, using excavators and dump trucks. Material would be temporarily stockpiled onsite and transported by dump truck to the Denali Park stockpiling area near the park residential facilities west of the project. Reclamation of the area would be by natural riverine flooding and deposition processes. The project is expected to begin in summer 2026 through 2031, with biannual excavation of about 22,200 cubic yards of material, with each gravel extraction impacting an area of about 10 acres. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-3), dated January 07, 2026. Please contact John Sargent at (907) 347-1801, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at John.C.Sargent@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-1937-00008 Gastineau Channel PN

Press Operations — Sat, 17 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Matthew Lindsey, Petro Marine Services, stated the purpose is to replace an existing pile-supported T-dock and fuel float with a new pile-supported T-dock and construct improvements to existing fuel lines. PROPOSED WORK: Petro Marine Services proposes to replace the existing pile-supported T-dock with a new pile-supported T-dock. The existing tied-back timber retaining wall near shore would be removed entirely and replaced with an armor rock slope revetment. New utilities and fuel lines would be installed. The existing pile-supported fuel dock, fuel float, mooring and breasting dolphins and timber retaining wall near shore would be removed in their entirety. The new main dock would consist of large diameter steel pipe piles, steel pile caps, ACZA-treated glulam stringers, ACZA-treated timber decking, and an energy absorbing fender system. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-8), dated August, 2025. Please contact Matthew Brody at (907) 201-5023, or by email at Matthew.T.Brody@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.

POA-2025-00516 Corea Creek PN

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Mr. Stetson Sannes, Hilcorp Alaska, LLC, stated the purpose is to expand the existing Kalotsa gravel pad to increase natural gas operations in the area, as well as support current and future exploration and development activities. PROPOSED WORK: Hilcorp Alaska would like to expand the existing Kalotsa Pad used for natural gas activities by approximately 84,102 square feet or 1.93 acres. Of this area, 79,271 square feet or 1.82 acres is considered wetland. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-4), dated December 30, 2025. Please contact John Sargent at (907) 347-1801, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, or by email at John.C.Sargent@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this public notice.