23 Jun 2016

POA-1981-312-M4, Beluga Lake

Expiration date: 7/25/2016

AK DOT&PF's stated purpose is to provide a more direct route between Beluga Lake and the Homer Airport to facilitate transfers of aircraft between land and water-based operations.The applicant has proposed to discharge 3,942 cubic yards (cy) of fill material (see Table 1) into 0.93 acre of waters of the U.S. (0.43 acre of wetlands and 0.49 acre below the ordinary high water mark (OHWM) of Beluga Lake), north of FAA Road at the Homer Airport for construction of a 4.14-acre seaplane operating area, to include: • construction of 1,100 linear feet of paved access road, with a 26-foot top-width (with a variable base-width dependent upon elevation and slope) and a mechanically cleared 100-foot-wide area along the alignment to accommodate wingspan clearance, • construction of a 147-foot by 76-foot paved turnaround area, • construction of an 83-foot long, 20-foot wide concrete plank ramp on a sloping shore, with 3-foot riprap shoulders, • installation of an 8-foot wide by 30-foot long floating dock, held in place with two 6-inch- diameter steel pilings. Please contact Jen Martin at (907) 753-2730, by fax at (907) 420-0813, or by email at jen.l.martin@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

22 Jun 2016

POA-2016-291_Zapadni Bay_Bering Sea

Expiration date: 7/14/2016

Mr. Patrick Pletnikoff's stated purpose is to repair the south breakwater arm of St. George Island Harbor which was damaged during the December 2015 storm event. The applicant proposes repair work to include the following elements: 1) Place approximately 13,000 CY of spall rock fill on the inside of the breakwater to establish a 30-foot-wide by 200-foot-long bench road/construction pad for repairs; approximately 9,000 CY would be below the MHHW (0.43 acre). Bench/ road elevation will be about 8 feet above MLLW and will remain in place, post repairs. 2) Recover salvageable, displaced rock material below the waterline. 3) Place approximately 500 armor stones (weighing 6-8 tons each) or 3,000 CY on the breakwater crest above the HTL, along 250 linear feet of the breakwater arm. Additional work proposed includes placement of two rows of intertwined Core Locs (see enclosed photo) on the outside of the breakwater at or just above MHHW, to reinforce the armor stones. Temporary barrier fence will be placed below MHHW to deter seals during construction. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-3), May, 2016. Please contact Sandy P. Gibson at (907) 753-2877, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, by fax at (907) 753-5567, or by email at sandy.p.gibson@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

9 Jun 2016

POA-2016-206, Casa Del Sol Creek

Expiration date: 7/11/2016

City and Borough of Juneau stated purpose is to “subdivide a large tract of City and Borough of Juneau owned property in order to provide small residential lots to help meet the current demand for affordable housing. Juneau currently needs small developable lots to provide entry level housing in order to promote a healthy housing market. This property was selected in the Borough wide 2006 Buildable Lands Study and further investigation found this to be the most favorable location for development based on access, slope, size, wetland concentration, and utilities. The purpose is to invest public money; build roads, utilities, subdivide and clear lots in order to prepare them for sale and provide housing. ”City and Borough of Juneau requests authorization to discharge approximately 38,119 cubic yards of shot rock, 4,765 cubic yards of crushed rock and 1,588 cubic yards of sand and gravel fill material into approximately 9.47 acres of waters of the United States consisting of forested wetlands in order to construct a 60 foot wide boulevard, three 50 foot wide streets, and a 50 foot wide lane, 87 residential lots (cleared and prepped for home construction), underground municipal water, sewer, and electrical lines to each lot, a10 feet wide equestrian trail, and a 15 feet wide pedestrian walk. Please contact Randal.P.Vigil at (907) 790-4491, or by email at Randal.P.Vigil@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

9 Jun 2016

POA-2016-126, East Fork Moose River

Expiration date: 7/11/2016

Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) stated purpose is to improve safety and efficiency, and the structural integrity of the Sterling Highway, Mile Posts 58-79. Alaska Dept. of Transportation & Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) is proposing to discharge 40,666 cubic yards of fill material (riprap, Aggregate/Cement (A/C), concrete) into 6.4 acres of waters of the United States along the Sterling Highway, Mile Posts 58-79. Please contact Michael Setering at (907) 753-2689, by fax at (907) 420-0813, or by email at Michael.t.setering@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

8 Jun 2016

POA-1988-353-M5, Portage Creek

Expiration date: 6/22/2016

Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) stated purpose is to provide safe accommodations for two large tour busses to pass on their driveway. Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center (AWCC) proposes to discharge an additional 1,939 cubic yards of fill into 0.55-acre of water of the U.S to widen a permitted driveway to 30 feet. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (Sheets 1-3), dated April 6, 2016. Please contact Ms. Amanda Whittier at (907) 753-5582, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, by fax at (907) 753-5567, or by email at Amanda.L.Whittier@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.