Public Notices

13 Mar 2026

POA-2025-00500 Port Frederick PN

Expiration date: 3/13/2026

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.

13 Mar 2026

POA-2010-00837 Refuge Cove PN

Expiration date: 4/13/2026

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.

27 Feb 2026

POA-1989-00773-M3 Tongass Narrows PN

Expiration date: 2/27/2026

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.

26 Feb 2026

POA-2025-00427 OPHIR CREEK PN

Expiration date: 3/30/2026

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.

13 Feb 2026

POA-2008-00175 Cook Inlet PN

Expiration date: 3/2/2026

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.