Notice of Public Comment Period For Revised Section 4(F) De Minimis Finding on the Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact

The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) is requesting public comment on a proposed Section 4(f) de minimis impact finding for the Sterling Highway: Sterling Safety Corridor Improvements, 82.5 to 94 project. The project would impact Scout Lake State Recreation Site (SRS) and require the permanent acquisition of approximately 14.56 acres from three undeveloped parcels within Scout Lake SRS. The project involves realigning Scout Lake Road with Lois Street, constructing a new backage road connecting Lois Street to Corey Street, and relocating utility poles. • The project is anticipated to begin construction in Spring 2026. • The DOT&PF has assessed the proposal’s impacts to Scout Lake SRS and intends to make a finding of de minimis impact. • Comments on the proposed Section 4(f) de minimis impact finding are due by January 3, 2026. • The environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being carried out by DOT&PF.