Alaska Online Public Notices #224695

Request for Public Comment on Proposed Relinquishment of State Land Selection for Dingell Act Native Allotments

This opportunity involves a request for public comment regarding the proposed relinquishment of State land selection to facilitate Native allotments under the Dingell Act. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being requested; the action pertains to land management. - Notable Requirements: - Proposal to relinquish State entitlement land selection (surface estate only) for approximately 320 acres in the Copper River Meridian - State retains oil, gas, and mineral interests - Intended to enable conveyance of two Dingell Act Native allotment applications (97787 and 97763), each for 160 acres, to eligible Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans - Lands are currently under federal management and not owned by the State - Public comment is requested on the proposed action - No procurement, contract, or product requirements are present

Description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to relinquish the State’s entitlement land selection of the surface estate while retaining oil, gas, and mineral interests on approximately 320 acres in specified sections of Township 20 North, Range 16 East, and Township 19 North, Range 16 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska. The lands are currently under Federal management and ownership, not owned by the State. The purpose of relinquishment is to facilitate conveyance of Dingell Act allotment applications 97787 and 97763, each totaling 160 acres. The public is invited to submit comments by 3:00 PM, September 1, 2026, to provide input on this proposed action.

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