Alaska Online Public Notices #GS-5235

Request for Public Input: Proposed Relinquishment of State Land Selection for Dingell Act Native Veteran Allotment

This opportunity involves a request for public input regarding the proposed relinquishment of state land selection for a Native Veteran Allotment application: - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - No OEMs or vendors are involved; this is not a procurement opportunity - No products or services are being requested - Key Details: - Proposal to relinquish surface estate of a Statehood Act entitlement land selection (approx. 160 acres) - State retains oil, gas, and mineral interests - Land is located two miles west of Denali Highway, forty-four miles southeast of Cantwell, Alaska (Section 32, Township 20 South, Range 1 East, Fairbanks Meridian) - Intended to facilitate Dingell Act Native Veteran Allotment Application F-97904 - Public comments must reference the allotment serial number - Unique Requirements: - State retains subsurface mineral rights - Written public comments are required for consideration

Description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to relinquish the State's Statehood Act entitlement land selection of the surface estate while retaining oil, gas, and mineral interests for a Native Allotment located two miles west of the Denali Highway and forty-four miles southeast of Cantwell, Alaska. The allotment contains approximately 160 acres and is currently under Federal management and ownership. The purpose of the relinquishment is to facilitate conveyance of Dingell Act allotment application F-97904, which allows eligible Alaska Native Vietnam Veterans to apply for allotments of up to 160 acres of land. The public is invited to submit comments on the proposed relinquishment by October 9, 2026.

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