Alaska Online Public Notices #APMA F20229770

Amendment to Placer Mining Permit Application for Treasure Creek, Alaska

This opportunity involves an amendment to a placer mining permit application for Treasure Creek in the Fairbanks Mining District, Alaska. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land & Water - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named for the equipment; notable brands referenced include John Deere (225 JD Track Hoe), Caterpillar (CAT Track Hoe), GMC (End Dump Truck) - Products/Equipment Requested: - 2 D8U Dozers (bulldozers for mining operations) - 1 John Deere 225 JD Track Hoe (excavator) - 1 Caterpillar CAT Track Hoe (excavator) - 5 Fifth Wheel Campers (mobile housing for workers) - 1 36 kW Generator Set (power generation) - 1 GMC End Dump Truck (hauling equipment) - 2 25yd Off-Road End Dumps (heavy-duty dump trucks) - Services Requested: - Suction dredging and reclamation activities on state lands - Diversion of Treasure Creek to its original channel and site preparation for mining safety - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Amendment includes additional mining equipment and an additional operator - Authorization for cross-country travel outside designated mining locations may be required - Focus on creek diversion to restore original channel and improve site safety - Public comments and information requests are invited regarding the amendment

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a Multi-Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) for placer mining near the community of Fox in the Fairbanks Mining District. The application includes requests for a Miscellaneous Land Use Permit for suction dredging and reclamation approval on state lands, as well as authorization for cross country travel on state lands not within mining locations. The amendment requests approval for additional equipment and adding an operator to the project. The project is located at Treasure Creek, Section 9, Township 2 North, Range 1 West, Fairbanks Meridian, with use authorized until December 31, 2026, unless extended.

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