Notice of Adopted and Filed Regulations of the Department of Natural Resources

This notice announces the adoption and filing of new regulations (11 AAC 05.070 and 11 AAC 05.900) by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources concerning easement and right‑of‑way fees for public utilities. The regulations set a one‑time fee of $0.70 per linear foot for the first 100 miles and $0.10 per linear foot thereafter, along with annual fees for entry authorizations and additional charges for unauthorized use. The changes become effective 30 days after filing, specifically on October 10 2026, and will appear in Register 260, January 2027. The filing was signed by Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom and certified by the Department of Law. • Effective date: October 10 2026 • Applies statewide to utility easements and rights‑of‑way on state land • Fee structure: $0.70/ft (first 100 mi), $0.10/ft thereafter; $300 annual entry fee plus $150 per acre over two acres, etc. • No additional appropriations required • Primary contact: Lieutenant Governor Nancy Dahlstrom ([email protected])