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

   1. (1) minimize the amount of road construction;
   2. (2) avoid isolating a patch of timber that may require unnecessary additional road construction;
   3. (3) where feasible, use an existing road;
   4. (4) where feasible, locate a road to fit the topography and to minimize alterations to natural features;
   5. (5) where feasible, locate all-season roads and associated activities to avoid marshes or non-forested muskegs;
   6. (6) minimize the number of stream crossings;
   7. (7) where feasible, cross a stream at a right angle to the stream channel;
   8. (8) where feasible, locate a road away from or upstream of a meander bend or a recently abandoned channel; and
   9. (9) where feasible, avoid crossing deep gullies where fine textured soils such as clay or ash soils exist.
2. (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 126)

Authority: AS 41.17.010, AS 41.17.055, AS 41.17.080, AS 41.17.115