NOTICE OF WATER RIGHT APPLICATION LAS 36187

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has posted a public notice that Aurora Energy, LLC has applied for a water right (LAS 36187) to withdraw up to 224 acre‑feet per year from a drilled well on Lot 1A, Block D, Fairbanks Townsite for year‑round power plant operations. The application includes required attachments (well site plans, fee schedule, etc.) and establishes a priority date of August 4 2026. Interested parties may submit written comments or objections by 5:00 p.m. on August 30 2026. The DNR will consider objections and may issue a permit, which can be extended for good cause without further public notice. • Applicant: Aurora Energy, LLC (Fairbanks, AK) • Requested withdrawal: 224 acre‑feet per year, year‑round, for power generation • Site: Drilled well on Lot 1A, Block D, Fairbanks Townsite (NE¼ NW¼ Sec 10 F1S1W) • Priority date: 04 August 2026 • Comment deadline: 30 August 2026 (5 p.m.) • Required fees: $150 (beneficial‑use statement) + $1,550 staff‑time fees (hydroelectric >100 kW) etc. • Contact for comments/objections: DNR Water Resources Section (Fairbanks) or applicant’s agent David Fish.