The Alaska Mental Health Trust Land Office plans to grant an easement to 8 Star Alaska, LLC for portions of the Alaska LNG Pipeline Project that would cross Trust land near Nenana and Beluga. The public has until 4:30 p.m. on May 26, 2026, to submit written comments on the decision.

The easement would affect approximately 600 acres of Trust land in sections near Nenana and Beluga. Executive Director Wyn Menefee determined the negotiated easement serves the best interest of the Mental Health Trust and its beneficiaries. A written explanation of that determination is available for public review.

The affected parcels include FM-1179, FM-1323, FM-1326, FM-1329, FM-1333, FM-1341, FM-1342, FM-1348, FM-1349, FM-1354, FM-1418, FM-1419, FM-1427, SM-1530-A01, and SM-7017. Final acreage and boundaries would be set by survey.

People who believe the decision does not serve the Trust or violates Trust management principles under state regulations can submit written comments to the Trust Land Office at 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 201, Anchorage, AK 99503. Comments can also be sent by fax to 907-269-8905 or email to [email protected].

After the comment deadline, the executive director will review all submissions and may change the decision based on comments. Only people who submit comments during this period can later request reconsideration or appeal to Superior Court.

The full written decision is available at the Trust Land Office or online at alaskamentalhealthtrust.org/trust-land-office. Questions can be directed to the Trust Land Office at 907-269-8658.