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This bill modifies Alaska's laws regarding railroad utility corridors and easements, specifically addressing how the Alaska Railroad Corporation can manage and use its land. The bill introduces a new provision (AS 42.40.415) that prevents the corporation from charging fees or requiring permits for property owners to use easements, as long as their use does not unreasonably interfere with the railroad's operations. However, the corporation can require a permit and charge a revenue-neutral fee for constructing railroad crossings within an easement. The bill also clarifies that the corporation can lease, grant easements, or authorize use of utility corridors for various purposes like transportation, communication, transmission, and commercial uses, as long as these uses do not restrict other parallel uses of the corridor. The changes aim to provide more flexibility and fairness in how railroad utility corridors and easements are managed, balancing the interests of the Alaska Railroad Corporation with those of property owners.

Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure

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