Alaska State Office
This table summarizes information contained in the BLM Anchorage Field Office National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Register. The printed version of this Register is available for public inspection at the Anchorage Field Office, 4700 BLM Road (68th Ave & Elmore Rd), Anchorage, Alaska, during normal business hours.
For information on any proposed action, contact the Anchorage Field Office at 907-267-1246 or 800-478-1263. Electronic links for completed documents are provided below, or you may write to us at BLM Anchorage Field Office, 4700 BLM Road, Anchorage, AK 99507-2599.
Currently available for public comment:
- Environmental Assessment for proposed right-of-way grant to Unicom, Inc. for TERRA Northwest Phase III to Kotzebue project (30-day public review period ends May 3, 2013)
Comments may be sent to the address above or via e-mail to BLM_AK_AFO_Comments@blm.gov. (Before including your address, phone number, e-mail address, or other personal identifying information in your comment, be advised that your entire comment--including personal identifying information--may be made publicly available at any time. While you can ask us in your comment to withhold from public review your personal identifying information, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to do so.)
NEPA Document Number | Case File Number | Applicant | Proposed Action | Affected Area | Status of NEPA Review | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0036-EA | AA-093345 | Unicom, Inc. | Communications tower rights-of-way for 6 towers (2 in Anchorage Field Ofc and 4 in Central Yukon Field Ofc) | T. 1 N., R. 9 W., Sec 4; T. 4 S., R. 10 W., Secs 33 & 34; T. 9 N., R. 9 W., Sec 21; T. 9 S., R. 10 W., Secs 21 & 28; T. 13 N., R. 15 W., Sec 14. ALL in KRM (Nulato Hills north of Koyuk to Baldwin Peninsula) | Public review through 5/3/2013 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0035-DNA | AA-086337 | Mystery Creek Resources | Relocate tailings | T26S, R21 & 22E, KRM | Completed 9/21/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0034-CX | AA-012484 | U.S. Forest Service | Dog Island withdrawal renewal | T79S, R93E, Secs 25 & 36, and T79W, R94E, Secs 30 & 31, CRM(within Tongass National Forest) | Completed 9/17/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0033-DNA | AA-089346 | AK Dept of Transportation and Public Facilities | Amend existing airport lease to add 0.02 acres | T56S, R63E, Sec 2, NW1/4, CRM (Sitka Airport) | Completed 11/30/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0032-CX | A-028399 | Hilcorp Alaska LLC | Drill new oil well in Swanson River Unit | Sec 33, T8N, R9W, SM (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge, Kenai Peninsula Borough) | Completed 7/16/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0031- | AA-093301 | Brewington | 20-year right-of-way authorization for road | Sec 28, T15N, R2E, SM | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0030- | AA-093311 | GCI | Right-of-way for 20-year communications lease | Sec 20, T14N, R2W, SM | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0029- | AA-093308 | Municipal Light and Power | 20-year right-of-way authorization for road | Lot 8, Sec 7, T13N, R2W, SM (Anchorage) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0028-CX | AA-093309 | Unicom Inc | Perform geotechnical investigations for communications site | T9N, R9W, Sec 21; T4S, R10W, Sec 33 & 34; T1N, R9W, Sec 4; T9S, R10W, Sec 28, 33; T13N, R15W, Sec 14; all in the KRM | Completed 7/12/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0027-EIS | N/A | BLM | Consider alternative management strategies for Haines Block planning area | Haines planning block, southeast Alaska | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0026-EA | AA-093208 | Sitka Trail Works, Inc | Right-of-way to upgrade eroding causeway | T56S, R63E, Sec 3, CRM (Fort Rousseau Historical State Park, Sitka) | Completed 4/19/2013 | ||
AA-092332 | BLM | Campbell Tract Airstrip trail extension | T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM (BLM Campbell Tract Facility, Anchorage) | Completed | |||
FF088519/2 | BLM | Salmon Lake Campground toilet construction | N 64 55’ 10.2” W164 57’ 36.0” - Seward Peninsula | Completed | |||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0023-DNA | AA-081925 | Alaska Mountain Guides | Reauthorize commercial recreation operations | T32S, R58E, Secs 1-36, CRM | Completed 6/1/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0022-CX | AA-084223 | BLM | Site characterization and trash removal | Lot 3 USS-906, within Sec 14, T30S, R58E, CRM (Mile 7, Haines Hwy) | Completed 6/29/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0021-DNA | AA-092332 | BLM | Salmon Run Trail re-route | T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM (BLM Campbell Tract Facility, Anchorage) | Completed 5/23/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0020-CX | A-028299 A-028406 | Hilcorp Alaska LLC | Buried pipeline (map) | T8N, R9W, Secs 22, 27, 28 and 33, SM (Kenai National Wildlife Refuge) | Completed 5/30/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0019-CX | AA-093289 | William Gordon (Arctic North Guides) | Commercial big game guiding | T11S, R40W, Sec 32, SM | Completed 5/25/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0018-CX | A-029656 | ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI) | Tree clearing at select pad locations (map) | T12N, R12W, Sec 9; T13N, R10W, Sec 35; T13N, R10W, Sec 34, SM | Completed 4/17/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0017-CX | A-029656 | ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI) | Construct minor access road at existing pad site (map) | T12N, R12W, Sec 4, SW | Completed 4/17/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0016-CX | AA-093271 | Bongo LLC (Flying Wild Alaska #3) | Commercial filming | T17S, R6W, Sec 15, KRM | Completed 5/23/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0015-CX | AA-093270 | Donnie Vincent | Commercial filming | T8S, R8W, KRM | Completed | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0014-CX | AA-093182 | Charles Reader | 3-year land use permit | NW1/4 Sec 7, T12S, R30W, KRM | Completed 6/29/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0013-EA | AA-093089 AA-093090 | Verizon Wireless | 20-year lease for communication sites on JBER | T14N, R2W, Sec 31, SM T14N, R3W, Sec 33, SM | Completed | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0012-CX | FF-091493 | BLM | Cleanup of abandoned placer mining camp to allow conveyance to State of Alaska | N1/2 NW1/4 SW1/4 Sec 22, T5S, R20W, KRM (Munz Camp, 30 mi NE of Council) | Completed 3/16/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0011-DNA | AA-086244 | Arctic Orienteering Club | Authorize orienteering meet (Special Recreation Permit) | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, T12N, R3W, SM (within) | Completed 2/13/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0010-CX | AA-092933 | University of Alaska | Install and operate grazing enclosures | Seward Peninsula | Completed 4/22/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0009-CX | AA-093180 | Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility | Right-of-way grant for existing road | SW 1/4, Sec 7, T13N, R2W, SM (JBER) | Completed 7/17/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0008-CX | FF-090986 | BLM | Remove petroleum contamination to allow ANCSA conveyance | NW 1/4 SW 1/4 Sec 12, T11S, R11W, KRM | Completed 3/1/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0007-DNA | AA-086338/1 | Anchorage Port Expansion Team | Extension of existing contract for mineral materials | Elmendorf North end runway pit | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0006-EA | TBD | Geoff Gross (dba EpicQuest, LLC) | Guided helicopter skiing / commercial filming | T11N, R91W, Secs 1-36, SM (Neacola Mtns ACEC) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0005-CX | AA-093112 | Georgia Film Fund, LLC | Commercial filming | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM (within) | Completed 11/10/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0004-CX | AA-093083 | AK Dept of Fish and Game | Removal and temporary storage of equipment and other items contaminated by invasive species D. vex | T56S, R63E, Secs 2 & 3, USS 3926, Lot 86A, Whiting Harbor, Sitka, AK | Completed 11/16/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0003-CX | AA-09105 | U.S. Air Force | Short-term right-of-way, King Salmon Air Station | T17S, R44W, Sec 33; T17S, R45W, Secs 22, 23, 24 & 25, SM (within) | In process | ||
| AA-093051, AA-092971, AA-092969 | UUI/GCI | Construct, install and maintain two microwave repeaters and a fiber optic cable for TERRA-NW project | T11S, R20W, Sec 17; T25S, R12W, Sec 6 & 21; T12S, R30W, Sec 7, KRM (Otter Creek between Grayling and St. Michael; 10 mi E of Golovin; and Nome-Council Road corridor) | Completed 5/23/2012 | |||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2012-0001-EA | AA-093098 | Eklutna Purchasers | Develop 230-kV switchyard with microwave tower | T14N, R2W, Sec 22, SM, in area of Fossil Creek on JBER (near Eagle River) | In process | ||
NEPA Actions Still In Process and Started in Previous Fiscal Years | |||||||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0048-EA | AA-077723 | BLM | Integrated plant management for vegetation mitigation | T12N, R3W, Secs 2 & 3, SM (Campbell Airstrip, BLM Campbell Tract, Anchorage) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0047-CX | AA-093084 | James Tweto | Temporary right-of-way for heavy equipment move | T11S, R11W, Sec 12; T10S, R11W, Secs 26, 27, 35 & 36, KRM | Completed 10/6/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0046-CX | AA-093078 | Jeff Tart | Commercial recreation guide-outfitting | T14S, R41W, Sec 33, SM | Completed 10/3/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0044-CX | AA-093073 | Tom Atkins | Commercial recreation guide-outfitting | T8S, R40W, Secs 1-36, SM | Completed 11/1/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0042-EA | AA-093072 | BLM | Campbell Creek Science Center road resurfacing project | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM | Completed 9/12/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0041-CX | AA-093049 | BLM | Install snow stakes to measure snow depth and its effect on moose survival | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM | Completed 1/26/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0040-CX | AA-008649 | FAA Alaska Region | Partial relinquishment (Parcels A & B) of ANSW-189 (Farewell) | ANSW No. 189, T28N, R25W, SM | Completed 6/1/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0039-EA | AA-064705 | John Rundle/Phillip Esai | Land lease for commercial operation | T27N, R27W, Sec 35, SM | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0038-EA | AA-087984 | City of McGrath | Water treatment site for City of McGrath | T33N, R33W, Sec 17, USS 3140B, Tract B, Block 5, Lots 6-8, SM | Completed 7/13/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0034-EA | AA-092782 AA-092934 | Dobson Cellular Systems of AK and Verizon Wireless | Authorize communications facilities, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska | T14N, R2W, Sec 27, VW1/4NE1/4, SM | Completed 12/14/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0013-EA | AA-092773 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough | Right-of-way authorization for recreational trails | Sec 7, S1/2 SW1/4, T19N, R4W, SM | Completed 9/5/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-00012-EA | AA-092713 | Municipal Light and Power | Right-of-way authorization | Sec 7, T13N, R2W, SM | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0011-EA | AA-092710 | USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service | Right-of-way authorization | Sec 9, R13N, R2W, SM | Completed 12/19/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0010-CX | AA-025016 | Matanuska Electric Assn | Right-of-way renewal | Secs 19, 20, 21, T14N, R1W, & Secs 14, 15, 22, 23, 24, T14N, R2W, SM | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0009-CX | AA-051647 | Alaska Pipeline Company | Right-of-way renewal | Anchorage to Kenai (multiple townships) | Completed 2/13/2012 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0003-EA | BLM | Campbell Tract Plan Amendment | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, SM, T12N, R3W, Sec 3 | In process | |||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2011-0002-EA | AA-092445 | City and Borough of Sitka | R&PP lease for Russian Blockhouse C | CRM, U.S. Survey 1473, U.S. reserve for Public Service, Blockhouse C | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0047-DNA | AA-012497 | Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) | Renew right-of-way for 36" water transmission main | SM, T13N, R2W, Sec 8 S1/2 S1/2; Sec 9 SW1/4 SE1/4 S1/2 SW1/4 (within) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0045-CX | AA-092482 | Alaska Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities | Free use permit (gravel) | KRM, T7S, R32W, Sec 10 S 1/2 | Completed 12/16/2011 | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0044-EA & Draft FONSI | AA-092450 | Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility (AWWU) | Install temporary test water production well and observation well on BLM Campbell Tract Facility | SM, T12N, R30W, Sec 3, S 1/2 SW NW | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0038-EA | AA-092476 | BLM | Right-of-way grant, shop/bunkhouse at Unalakleet | KRM, T18S, R11W, Sec 34 KRM & T19S, R11W, Sec 3 | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0034-EA | AA-092395 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Right-of-way grant for communications site | SM, T18N, R68W, Sec 11 | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0033-EA | AA-092394 | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service | Right-of-way grant for communications site | KRM, T24S, R5W, Sec 16 | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0031-EA | AA-092369 | Matanuska Electric Association, Inc. (MTA) | Right-of-way grant for aerial telecommunications line | SM, T17N, R2E, Sec 26, Lots 37 & 39; T17N, R2E, Sec 35, Lot 16 (Eagle River to Palmer, AK) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0030-CX | AA-016161 | Chugach Electric Association | Right-of-way authorization renewal for overhead/ underground electric 230kV | In process | |||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0029-EA | FAA | Permit for communications site | KRM, T18S, R11W, Secs 22 & 27, KRM (Unalakleet Airstrip) T18S, R11W, Secs 22 & 27 (Unalakleet Airstrip) | In process | |||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0022- | AA-077728 | BLM | Meteor Burst Communications Site | BLM Campbell Tract Facility, T12N, R3W, Sec 3, SM | Cancelled | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0019-CX | AA-091147 | Larry Wilmarth | Authorization for overland move from Chicken Creek to Julian Creek | SM, T25N, R44W, Secs 4, 5, 9, 10, 13-15; T26N, R44W, Secs 5-8, 18-20, 29, 30; T27N, R44W, Sec 30; T27N, R45W, Secs 17, 18, 20-23, 25-27, 30 & 31 | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-A010-2010-0012-EA | AA-087882 | BLM (Alaska Fire Service) | Authorize existing communications tower | KRM, T23W, R6W, Sec 30, NW 1/4 (Blackburn Mtn) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-1430-2009-0016-CX | AA-008319 | Chugach Electric | Right-of-way renewal | Secs 3 & 10, T12N, R3W, SM (Campbell Tract, Anchorage, AK) | In process | ||
| DOI-BLM-AK-1430-2009-0012-DNA | James P. Leonard | Authorization of driveway right-of-way | Sec 5, T13N, R1E, SM (Eagle River, AK) | In process | |||
| AK-010-08-EA-045 | AA-086837 | AK Department of Natural Resources | R&PP lease for historical state park on Sitka causeways | Secs 2, 3, & 32, T56S, R63E, CRM (Sitka, AK) | In process | ||
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