Section 11.95.285. 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.  

Authorities

41.17.010;41.17.055;41.17.080;41.17.115

Notes

Reference

11 AAC 95.220
11 AAC 95.275

Authority

AS 41.17.010 AS 41.17.055 AS 41.17.080 AS 41.17.115

History

Eff. 6/10/93, Register 126