Alaska Online Public Notices #APMA F20269149

Alaska DNR Reviews Faith Creek Mechanical Placer Mining Permit Application

This opportunity involves a permit application review for mechanical placer mining and reclamation in the Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water, Fairbanks Mine Permitting Office - Applicants: - Sam and Roberta Koppenberg Revocable Trust - Tony Virnig - Products/Equipment Requested: - Heavy equipment for mining operations, including: - Cat D8K Dozers (2 units) - Cat 385 Excavator (1 unit) - Cat 330 Excavator (1 unit) - Volvo 360 Excavator (1 unit) - Mobile wash plant/trommel (1 unit) - Service trucks (quantity unspecified) - Services Requested: - Land reclamation and environmental mitigation as required by Alaska Statute 27.19 and project-specific plans - OEMs Highlighted: - Caterpillar (Cat) and Volvo are the primary OEMs for the specified heavy equipment - Notable Requirements: - Operations will disturb approximately 10 acres annually - Reclamation and bonding are required per Alaska law - Water use authorizations, fuel storage and spill prevention plans, and compliance with APDES discharge permits are mandatory - Detailed reclamation and environmental mitigation plans are included - Public comments are solicited as part of the review process - Place of Performance: - State lands in the Fairbanks Mining District, near Fairbanks, Alaska, specifically within Township 6 North, Range 7 East, Fairbanks Meridian

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 Fairbanks Mining District near Fairbanks. The application is for Plan of Operation Approval pursuant to 11 AAC 86.800 for mechanical placer mining and reclamation approval on state lands. The project involves mining activities at Faith Creek with proposed use from the date of authorization issuance until December 31, 2030, unless extended. Comments on the application are due by June 3, 2026.

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