# Alaska Online Public Notices #GS-5393

Alaska DNR public comment notice on land relinquishment near Cantwell

**Posted:** November 13, 2026
**Respond By:** December 16, 2026
**Identifier:** GS-5393

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposed land-rights relinquishment near Cantwell.
- **Buyer:** Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Realty Services Section.
- **Notice purpose:** This is a public notice, not a procurement solicitation or contract award. DNR is considering relinquishing the State’s surface estate selection GS-5393, approximately 160 acres, to support Dingell Act Native Veteran allotment application AA-97170.
- **Land and rights:** The parcel is south of Cantwell, about 2.5 miles east of Parks Highway mile marker 194, and is under federal management and ownership. DNR proposes to relinquish the surface estate, including sand and gravel, while retaining oil, gas, and mineral interests.
- **Public input:** Written comments may be submitted to DNR during the comment period. Only timely written commenters may request reconsideration of the eventual decision.
- **Products, services, OEMs, and vendors:** None specified.

### Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources proposes to relinquish the surface estate of approximately 160 acres of state entitlement land selection GS-5393 while retaining oil, gas, and mineral interests. The land is south of Cantwell, about 2.5 miles east of Parks Highway mile marker 194, and is under federal management and ownership. The proposed relinquishment would facilitate conveyance of Dingell Act Native allotment application AA-97170. Public comments must be received by 3:00 PM on December 16, 2026.

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