Public Notices

28 Mar 2017

POA-2012-863, Beaver Creek

Expiration date: 4/27/2017

Drew von Lindern'S (Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities)stated purpose is to extend the service life of the road, enhance transportation capacity, and enhance the overall safety of the KSH in Kenai, AK. The project site is located within Sections 35 & 36, T. 6 N., R. 11 W., Section 31, T. 6 N., R. 10 W., Section 6, T. 5 N., R. 10 W., Seward Meridian; USGS Quad Map Kenai C-3; Latitude 60.5596º N., Longitude 151.1391º W.; Kenai Spur Highway (KSH) mile post 5.15 to milepost 8.1, in Kenai, Alaska. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to discharge 13,486 cubic yards (cy) of clean fill and aggregate cement (A/C) into 2.54 acres of wetlands for the widening of the existing road footprint and embankment of the Kenai Spur Highway, milepost 5.1 to 8.1. Additionally, the applicant proposes to discharge of 2095 cy of clean fill and A/C into 0.232 acres below the ordinary high water mark of Beaver Creek and an unnamed creek for widening of the existing road embankment, culvert replacement, and bank stabilization at the proposed culvert entrance and exit locations. Please contact Andy Mitzel at (907) 753-2689, by fax at (907) 420-0813, or by email at andy.mitzel@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

22 Mar 2017

POA-2016-288

Expiration date: 3/22/2017

Mr. Raleigh Cook stated the purpose is the construction of a new residence. The project site is located within Section 14, T. 60 S., R. 79 E., Copper River Meridian; USGS Quad Map Petersburg C-3; Latitude 56.6678º N., Longitude 132.9147º W.; near 11.7 of the Mitkoff Highway, in Petersburg, Alaska. PROPOSED WORK: Up to 960 cubic yards (CY) of fill material would be discharge into 0.1289-acre of waters of the U.S., including wetlands for the construction of a new residence. An 80-foot by 100-foot area of the property would be cleared of trees, stumps, and brush. A portion of this would be excavated to create a level area for a home and workshop. A 10-foot tall by 120-foot long riprap wall would be constructed at the mean high water line (+15 feet). Up to 150 CY of riprap would be used to construct the wall. Behind the wall would be filled with up to 750 CY of excavated material, which would construct both a yard and drain field for the residence’s septic system. A 500-foot long by 4-foot wide trail would be constructed from the property line to the residence and would require up to 50 CY of 3-inch minus rock over Typar. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-4), dated March 6, 2017. Please contact Ms. Roberta Budnik at (907) 753-2785, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, by fax at (907) 753-5567, or by email at roberta.k.budnik@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.

21 Mar 2017

POA-2016-433, Coffee Creek, APMA 9067

Expiration date: 4/20/2017

PURPOSE: Aurquest Alaska Incorporated's stated purpose is to produce commercial quantities of precious metals from two locations on private lands. Also extend stream diversion from 1,500 feet to a total length of 2,200 feet. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes to discharge approximately 26,130 cubic yards (cy) of material into approximately 1.9 acres of wetlands and stream riparian areas as part of a 8.9 acre mining operation. The proposed work would recover precious metals from shallow alluvial deposits at two locations by reworking old mine tailings and areas that have been previously disturbed by earlier mining activities. Place two smaller excavations in previously disturbed, but unmined locations along the south bank (right-limit) to collect and process large bulk samples. Excavate smaller trenches or drill small diameter holes at ten locations to explore and prospect for additional alluvial precious metal deposits. Construct a stream bypass approximately 2,200 feet long along the north bank of Coffee Creek to protect the stream from mining activities related to reprocessing old mine tailings on the valley floor. Conduct reclamation of the valley floor, bulk sample pits, and prospecting sites after applicant's mining activities are completed. All work would be performed in accordance with the enclosed plan (sheets 1-18), dated January 24, 2017. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Historical Information: The valley floor of Coffee Creek was extensively mined by mechanical methods in the period preceding WW2 and at various times after the war. Proposed new mining will take place in areas that have been previously mined or prospected by the earlier miners and prospectors. Exploration with small trenches or drill holes will take place in areas that have yet to be prospected in advance of larger excavations. Previous to 2016 construction, Coffee Creek flowed through a sparsely vegetated floodplain of old mine tailings in a channel from 3 to 12 feet wide and from several inches to 12 inches deep.

17 Mar 2017

POA-2003-502-M11

Expiration date: 4/17/2017

Mr. Stephen Ribuffo (Municipality of Anchorage, Port of Anchorage) purpose is to replace the existing Petroleum, Oil, Lubricant (POL 1) terminal with a new structure designed and constructed to exceed current seismic standards at a new location. The project site is located within Sections 6, 7; T. 13 N., R. 3 W., Seward Meridian; USGS Quad Map Anchorage A-8; Latitude 61.2403º N., Longitude 149.8886º W.; in Anchorage, Alaska. PROPOSED WORK: The Port of Anchorage (the Port) proposes to construct the Petroleum and Cement Terminal (PCT) to replace the existing POL 1. The PCT would be designed to withstand a major seismic event and rapidly return to service in the event of trestle damage, providing Anchorage and other areas of Alaska with refined fuels and bulk cement, both of which are necessary for reconstruction activities. Construction of the PCT would include installation of the following project components: • 175 48-inch steel, concrete reinforced piles • 28 36-inch steel fender piles • PCT main trestle and platform with associated utility and product lines • Six (6) mooring dolphins each consisting of 8 battered piles • Five (5) breasting dolphins each consisting of 8 battered piles • Above-water access catwalks to connect the dolphins and the platform • 44 temporary H-piles to facilitate installation of battered dolphin piles • Emergency trestle, bridge and temporary utility lines (water, electric, communication, and product) 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.

13 Mar 2017

POA-2016-516

Expiration date: 4/12/2017

Ms. Joy Hobbs (Slana Community Corporation) stated the purpose is to construct an alternate access route (2 Mile Road) to Slana settlement from Nabesna Road. The project site is located within Section 28, T. 11 N., R. 8 E., Copper River Meridian; USGS Quad Map Nabesna C-6; Latitude 62.7019°N, Longitude 143.9208°W; approximately 2.3 miles east of Highway 1; near Slana, Alaska. PROPOSED WORK: The applicant proposes the following: Impact Area 1: After-the-fact (ATF) authorization for discharging gravel fill into 2.5 acres of forested non-tidal wetlands during construction of an unpaved road between Slana settlement and Nabesna Road. Impact Area 2: Discharge 40 cubic yards of fill into 0.02-acre of non-tidal wetlands directly adjacent to Rufus Creek for the purpose of installing a 10 foot by 30 foot bottomless culvert to complete the access route to Slana settlement. The road portion of the project was completed in 2016. The culvert is proposed to be installed in 2017. Please contact Jason Brewer at (907) 753-2823, toll free from within Alaska at (800) 478-2712, by fax at (907) 753-5567, or by email at Jason.D.Brewer@usace.army.mil if further information is desired concerning this notice.