Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has adopted amendments to its easement and right‑of‑way fee schedule (11 AAC 05.070 and 05.900). The changes set new one‑time and annual fees for public utility easements, including a base rate of $0.70 per linear foot for the first 100 miles and $0.10 per foot thereafter, plus annual charges of $300 plus $150 per acre over two acres, and other specific fee structures. The regulations become effective on October 10 2026, thirty days after filing, and are published in Register 260, January 2027. No additional appropriations are required, and the Department considered the cost impact on private persons.
• Effective Date: 10/10/2026 (published Jan 2027)
• Applies statewide to utility easements and rights‑of‑way on state land
• One‑time fee: $0.70/ft for first 100 mi, $0.10/ft thereafter
• Annual fee: $300 + $150 per acre over 2 acres; or $0.70/ft not to exceed $20,000 for certain authorizations
• Additional fees for unauthorized uses may be assessed retroactively
• No new appropriations required; public comment considered