Alaska Online Public Notices #223762

Public Comment Solicitation for Fort Knox Mine Waste Management Permit Renewal

This opportunity concerns the public review of a draft Waste Management Permit for the Fort Knox Mine, managed by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC): - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Applicant/Operator: - Fairbanks Gold Mining Incorporated (operator of Fort Knox Mine) - Products/Services Requested: - Public comment and review of a draft waste management permit (no procurement of goods or services) - Permit covers regulation of mine drainage, tailings, ore on lined heap leach pads, and other mine-related wastes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Permit renewal (2026DB0002) updates regulatory requirements for waste management at an open pit gold mine - Public comments are solicited and will be considered before final permit issuance - Administrative record and technical documents available for review at DEC offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a regulatory action rather than a procurement for products or services

Description

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has prepared a draft Waste Management Permit for the Fort Knox Mine, which is an open pit gold mine located 15 miles northeast of Fairbanks. The draft permit and associated documents are available for a 30-day public review period ending June 7, 2026. The permit renewal updates mine waste management activities with contemporary authorities and requirements. Public comments are invited and will be considered before issuing the final permit and response to comments. The permit regulates containment and disposal of mine drainage, tailings, ore on lined heap leach pads, and other mine-related wastes.

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