Alaska Online Public Notices #F20269570

Alaska DNR Seeks Input on Placer Mining and Reclamation Permit for Fortymile District

This opportunity concerns a public notice and permit application for mechanical placer mining and reclamation in the Fortymile Mining District, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water - Applicant/Operator: - William Angell (with property co-owner Randy Powelson) - OEMs and Equipment: - Keene Engineering (manufacturer of suction dredges) - Lowe (manufacturer of river boats) - Evinrude (manufacturer of outboard motors) - Air Gator (manufacturer of jet boats) - Products/Equipment Requested: - Keene 5" Suction Dredge, 8 HP (Qty: 1) - Keene 8" Suction Dredge, 2x16 HP (Qty: 2) - Keene 6" Suction Dredge, 10 HP (Qty: 1) - Keene 2" Suction Dredge, 3 HP (Qty: 1) - 18' Lowe River Boat with 55 HP Evinrude Outboard (Qty: 1) - 1984 Air Gator Jet Boat, 17' x 7', 16 HP (Qty: 1) - Pickup/Camper Vehicle (Qty: 1) - Services Requested: - Mechanical placer mining and reclamation activities (including suction dredging and site restoration) - Notable Requirements: - Operations will disturb approximately 1 acre and process up to 1,000 cubic yards of material annually - Compliance with reclamation bonding (minimum $750 per acre for areas ≥5 acres) - Oil discharge prevention and spill response plans - Water use authorizations and APDES discharge permits - Potential Section 404 wetlands permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Public comment period prior to permit adjudication - Mining operations scheduled June to mid-September, with concurrent and post-season reclamation - All equipment and activities must comply with state and federal environmental and land use regulations

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 Fortymile Mining District near Chicken, Alaska. The application is for a Plan of Operation Approval for mechanical placer mining and reclamation on state lands, specifically involving suction dredging. The proposed operation is to start upon authorization issuance and end by December 31, 2030, unless extended. Comments on the application are due by June 26, 2026.

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