11 AAC 95.285. Road location

(a) This subsection sets out the general standards for determining the location of a new road. An operator shall

(1) minimize the amount of road construction;

(2) avoid isolating a patch of timber that may require unnecessary additional road construction;

(3) where feasible, use an existing road;

(4) where feasible, locate a road to fit the topography and to minimize alterations to natural features;

(5) where feasible, locate all-season roads and associated activities to avoid marshes or non-forested muskegs;

(6) minimize the number of stream crossings;

(7) where feasible, cross a stream at a right angle to the stream channel;

(8) where feasible, locate a road away from or upstream of a meander bend or a recently abandoned channel; and

(9) where feasible, avoid crossing deep gullies where fine textured soils such as clay or ash soils exist.

(b) A road may not be located in a riparian area except where access is needed to a water body crossing, or where there is no feasible alternative. A stream crossing or a road in any riparian area must be designed and located to minimize significant adverse effects on fish habitat and on water quality.

History: Eff. 6/10/93, Register 126

Authority: AS 41.17.010

AS 41.17.055

AS 41.17.080

AS 41.17.115

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