The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is preparing a Compatibility Determination (CD) for a proposed cellular tower along Mystery Creek Road within Kenai National Wildlife Refuge. The Service is currently evaluating the compatibility of this proposed activity, as required by agency policy (603 FW 2). Regulations applying to CD’s within Alaska national wildlife refuges are found in 50 CFR 25.21. The Service invites interested persons to make comments on the Draft CD as it affects their interest in the area and how they believe this use of Refuge lands may affect Refuge purposes.
The Draft CD is available on the following website:
https://fws-fileshare.box.com/s/0iyad37kv47eexwarlffm96qzwszps31
Hard copies are available at the Kenai NWR Headquarters, Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska. Comments on the Draft CD must be received by December 27, 2024. Comments may be sent electronically to kenai@fws.gov; by mail to Refuge Manager, Kenai NWR, PO Box 2139, Soldotna, AK 99669; or by fax to (907) 262-3599 (attention Refuge Manager).
Final Compatibility Determination associated with this reevaluation will be available after January 13, 2025. Interested persons may request a copy by contacting the Refuge Manager at the above address, or by phoning the Refuge at (907) 262-7021. All persons commenting on the CD that provide a current mailing or email address will receive a copy of the Final CD.
