GENERAL INFORMATION
ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS
This application will be used when applying for a right-of-way, permit,
license, lease, or certificate for the use of Federal lands which lie within
conservation system units and National Recreation or Conservation Areas
as defined in the Alaska National Interest lands Conservation Act.
Conservation system units include the National Park System, National
Wildlife Refuge System, National Wild and Scenic Rivers System,
National Trails System, National Wilderness Preservation System, and
National Forest Monuments.
Transportation and utility systems and facility uses for which the
application may be used are:
1. Canals, ditches, flumes, laterals, pipes, pipelines, tunnels, and other
systems for the transportation of water.
2. Pipelines and other systems for the transportation of liquids other than
water, including oil, natural gas, synthetic liquid and gaseous fuels, and
any refined product produced therefrom.
3. Pipelines, slurry and emulsion systems, and conveyor belts for
transportation of solid materials.
4. Systems for the transmission and distribution of electric energy.
5. Systems for transmission or reception of radio, television, telephone,
telegraph, and other electronic signals, and other means of
communications.
6. Improved right-of-way for snow machines, air cushion vehicles, and all-
terrain vehicles.
7. Roads, highways, railroads, tunnels, tramways, airports, landing strips,
docks, and other systems of general transportation.
This application must be filed simultaneously with each Federal
department or agency requiring authorization to establish and operate
your proposal.
In Alaska, the following agencies will help the applicant file an application
and identify the other agencies the applicant should contact and possibly
file with:
Department of Agriculture
Regional Forester, Forest Service (USFS)
P.O. Box 21628
Juneau, Alaska 99802-1628
Telephone: (907) 586-7847 (or a local Forest Service Office)
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)
Alaska Regional Office
709 West 9th Street
Juneau, Alaska 99802
Telephone: (907) 586-7177
Department of the Interior
Alaska State Office
Bureau of Land Management
222 West 7th Avenue #13
Anchorage, Alaska 99513
Public Room: 907-271-5960
FAX: 907-271-3684
(or a local BLM Office)
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS)
Office of the Regional Director
1011 East Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503
Telephone: (907) 786-3440
Note - Filings with any Interior agency may be filed with any office noted
above or with the Office of the Secretary of the Interior, Regional
Environmental Officer, P.O. Box 120, 1675 C Street, Anchorage, Alaska
99513.
Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration
Alaska Region AAL-4, 222 West 7th Ave., Box 14
Anchorage, Alaska 99513-7587
Telephone: (907) 271-5285
NOTE - The Department of Transportation has established the above
central filing point for agencies within that Department. Affected agencies
are: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Coast Guard (USCG),
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Federal Railroad Administration
(FRA).
OTHER THAN ALASKA NATIONAL INTEREST LANDS
Use of this form is not limited to National Interest Conservation Lands of
Alaska.
Individual department/agencies may authorize the use of this form by
applicants for transportation and utility systems and facilities on other
Federal lands outside those areas described above.
For proposals located outside of Alaska, applications will be filed at the
local agency office or at a location specified by the responsible Federal
agency.
SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
(Items not listed are self-explanatory)
7 Attach preliminary site and facility construction plans. The responsible
agency will provide instructions whenever specific plans are required.
8 Generally, the map must show the section(s), township(s), and
range(s) within which the project is to be located. Show the proposed
location of the project on the map as accurately as possible. Some
agencies require detailed survey maps. The responsible agency will
provide additional instructions.
9, 10, and 12 The responsible agency will provide additional instructions.
13 Providing information on alternate routes and modes in as much detail
as possible, discussing why certain routes or modes were rejected
and why it is necessary to cross Federal lands will assist the
agency(ies) in processing your application and reaching a final
decision. Include only reasonable alternate routes and modes as
related to current technology and economics.
14 The responsible agency will provide instructions.
15 Generally, a simple statement of the purpose of the proposal will be
sufficient. However, major proposals located in critical or sensitive
areas may require a full analysis with additional specific information.
The responsible agency will provide additional instructions.
16 through 19 Providing this information with as much detail as possible
will assist the Federal agency(ies) in processing the application and
reaching a decision. When completing these items, you should use a
sound judgment in furnishing relevant information. For example, if the
project is not near a stream or other body of water, do not address this
subject. The responsible agency will provide additional instructions.
Application must be signed by the applicant or applicant's authorized
representative.
EFFECT OF NOT PROVIDING INFORMATION: Disclosure of the
information is voluntary. If all the information is not provided, the
application may be rejected.
DATA COLLECTION STATEMENT
The Federal agencies collect this information from applicants requesting
right-of-way, permit, license, lease, or certification for the use of Federal
lands. The Federal agencies use this information to evaluate the
applicant's proposal. The public is obligated to submit this form if they wish
to obtain permission to use Federal lands.
National Park Service (NPS)
Alaska Regional Office
240 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Telephone: (907) 644-3510
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