LAS 36244 - FAA permit for weather observation system at Coffman Cove Seaplane Base

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LAS 36244 FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WEATHER CAMERA PROGRAM Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: Federal Aviation Administration Weather Camera Program PROJECT NAME: LAS 36244 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Coffman Cove Seaplane Base is located in Coffman Cove, on the northeastern side of Prince of Wales Island. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 35, Township 67 South, Range 81 East, Copper River Meridian REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) has received a Land Use Permit application from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the installation of a Visual Weather Observation System (VWOS) to support aviation at the Coffman Cove Seaplane Base in Coffman Cove. The structure of the VWOS is 6'x6' and the entire footprint would encompass 12'x40'. This includes a tilt-down tower and its supporting electronics. The requested permit term is 20 years. PROPOSED DATES OF USE: Start: October 12, 2026 End: October 11, 2031 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 2, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southeast Regional Land Office, 400 Willoughby Avenue/PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity should be directed to Muriel Walatka, Telephone: (907)465-3937; Fax: (907) 500-9011 or e-mail: muriel.walatka@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. To view documents digitally please visit the Online Public Notice webpage at: https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice. Attachments, History, Details Attachments LAS 36244 FAA - KCC Site Development Plan.png LAS 36244 FAA - KCC_Permit Application.pdf LAS 36244 Public Notice Document.pdf Revision History Created 9/18/2026 10:08:28 AM by mhwalatka

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  muriel.walatka@alaska.gov(907)465-3937