Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is reviewing a Land Use Permit (LUP) application submitted by Qayaq Construction LLC to establish a temporary, self‑contained construction camp and equipment parking area on approximately 5 acres of state‑owned material‑site land (DOT&PF MS 680‑114‑2, “133 Mile Pit”) located at Milepost 133 on the Elliott Highway. The camp will support the AKDOT & PF emergency‑repair project (NDRER01230) on Elliott Highway MP 137‑149 and the Tofty/Tanana Road. Up to 20 personnel will be housed in 15 privately‑owned travel trailers, with shared potable‑water storage, sealed wastewater holding tanks, portable generators, and a fuel‑service area (up to 3,000 gal diesel/gasoline, 500 gal propane). No new road construction is required; all activity occurs on a previously disturbed pit floor. The permit term is one year (2026‑2027), with an anticipated 120 days of site use per season. The public comment period ends 28 Sept 2026.
• Permit type: Temporary land‑use (construction camp & equipment parking) on state land
• Location: 65.12395 N, 150.22242 W, Fairbanks Interior Region, Alaska
• Applicant: Qayaq Construction LLC (prime contractor for AKDOT & PF project)
• Scope: RV‑type trailer camp, water & power, waste‑water tanks, fuel storage, equipment parking
• Duration: 1 year (2026‑2027) – ~120 days of active use per season
• Environmental safeguards: secondary containment, spill‑prevention plan, bear‑proof waste containers, minimum 100 ft setback from groundwater pond
• Required approvals: DNR land‑use permit, ADEC hazardous‑substance permits, performance guaranty, insurance, filing fees
• Public participation: comments due 28 Sept 2026; questions directed to Jim Wessel (907‑451‑2777, [email protected])