Alaska Online Public Notices #GS-2325, GS-4954, and GS-4959

Partial Release of State Interest in Pediment Creek Lands for University of Alaska Conveyance

This opportunity concerns the State of Alaska's decision to partially release its interest in Pediment Creek lands to enable conveyance to the University of Alaska. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water - Purpose: - Partial relinquishment of state-selected lands in the Pediment Creek area (approx. 15,329 acres) - Facilitates transfer to the University of Alaska under the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act and federal Consolidated Appropriations Act - Stakeholder Input: - Agencies including Fish & Game, Department of Transportation, and others reviewed wildlife, resource potential, and public access - Notable Requirements: - Lands are high priority for oil, gas, and geothermal resource potential - Decision balances state resource management, public access, and support for educational/economic development - No procurement of products or services; no OEMs or vendors involved

Description

The State of Alaska's Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, has issued a Notice of Decision for the partial relinquishment of state-selected lands in Pediment Creek. This action facilitates land conveyance to the University of Alaska under the University of Alaska Fiscal Foundation Act as part of the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2023. The decision supports transferring up to 360,000 acres of federal land selected by the State to the University to promote educational and economic development. The lands are located in the northern Brooks Range foothills, covering approximately 15,329 acres across specified townships and ranges. The decision follows agency and public review, balancing state interests with the benefits of the transfer.

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