Section 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.Eff. 6/10/93, Register 126Authority:AS 41.17.010
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