Alaska Online Public Notices #F20252915

Permitting for Mechanical Placer Mining Operations in Circle Mining District, Alaska

This opportunity concerns the permitting and approval process for mechanical placer mining operations in the Circle Mining District, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water, Mining Section - Applicant: - Joseph Andrew Berry (requesting permits for Deadwood Creek 5 project) - Products/Services Requested: - Permitting and approval for mechanical placer mining and reclamation activities - Coordination of mining activity permitting through the Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) - Miscellaneous Land Use Permits (MLUPs), Approved Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Multi-agency permitting process involving up to twelve State and Federal agencies - Compliance with state land use regulations and potential for permit modification during review - Annual renewal required unless a multi-year permit (up to 5 years) is granted - Possible authorization for cross-country travel outside designated mining locations - Equipment thresholds apply for certain activities (e.g., dredges) - Location: - Deadwood Creek, Circle Mining District, near Central, Alaska (Section 32, Township 08 North, Range 18 East, Fairbanks Meridian) - Jurisdiction: Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for Mechanical Placer Mining in the Circle Mining District near Central. The application includes requests for Miscellaneous Land Use Permits, Approved Plan of Operations, and Reclamation Plan Approvals for mining operations. The notice pertains to the review and adjudication of a Plan of Operations Approval Amendment for Mechanical Placer Mining and reclamation approval on state lands, including possible cross country travel authorization. Comments on the application are due by May 11, 2026.

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