Because the project corridor traverses North Klatt Bog (“Class B” wetlands), a Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be required prior to construction. The Anchorage Wetlands Management Plan defines Class B wetlands as “having a moderate overall functional valuation, but still providing significant support to key watershed and drainage area functions. Class B wetlands usually contain a mixture of wetland features reflecting both higher and lower functional performance.”
This project also falls within the Anchorage Coastal Zone boundaries, and will require a coastal consistency review from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Coastal and Ocean Management. This review process ensures that projects are in compliance with the Alaska Coastal Management Program’s statewide standards and the local enforceable policies of the Anchorage Coastal Management Plan.
