Alaska Online Public Notices #F20269384

Alaska DNR Seeks Public Comment on Placer Mining and Exploration Permit for Fortymile District (Cherry Creek)

This opportunity involves the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water, seeking public comment on a permit application for placer mining and exploration in the Fortymile Mining District (Cherry Creek), near Boundary, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant/Vendor: - Golden Vista Mining and Exploration LLC (represented by Robert and Sherry Harr) - Products/Services Requested: - Mechanical placer mining and exploration services - Reclamation activities and environmental management - Use of mining equipment (e.g., pickups, excavators, dozers, articulated trucks, loaders) - Water use from local creeks and recycling ponds - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict environmental safeguards, including spill prevention plans and secondary containment for petroleum products - No use of explosives permitted - Detailed reclamation and bonding requirements for disturbed acreage - Compliance with state and federal reclamation standards - Coordination with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for wetlands permitting - Protocols for hazardous material storage and disposal - No specific OEMs or branded equipment are mentioned; the focus is on mining operations, environmental management, and regulatory compliance.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) submitted by Robert and Sherry Harr for placer mining and exploration activities in the Fortymile Mining District near Boundary, Alaska. The project, under Golden Vista Mining and Exploration LLC, involves mining in Cherry Creek sections 20-23 and 26-28, Township 26 North, Range 22 East, Copper River Meridian. The proposed activity is authorized from issuance until December 31, 2035, with a public comment period open until April 30, 2026. The notice invites public comments and provides detailed information on the application, reclamation plans, bonding, environmental safeguards, and contact information for inquiries.

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