The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities proposes to extend the use of Parcel D, consisting of approximately 16,800 square feet, at Bettles Airport under Permit ADA-72279 for an additional five (5) years, to expire October 1, 2024. Applicant: US Dept of Agriculture, NRCS. Annual rent: $974.40. Authorized uses: non-aeronautical – Operation and Maintenance of instrument and antenna tower for the collection of climatological data.This is an application filed under AS 02.15.090(c), which allows the Department to grant the proposed permit term extension without competition. Written comments must be received by 4:30 p.m., February 25, 2020, after which the Department will determine whether or not to extend the permit. The Department’s decision will be sent only to persons who submit written comment or objection to the Department, at the address and by the date and time specified in this notice, and include their return address. Information is available from Elzbeth Adams, Aviation Leasing, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399, (907) 451-5229. Anyone needing hearing impaired accommodation may call TDD (907) 451-2363. The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects, term, or purposes and may reject any or all