Usibelli Coal Mine Request for Renewal of the Two Bull Ridge Permit (Permit # S-0603)

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a renewal application from Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. for the Two Bull Ridge Surface Coal Mining Permit (S‑0603). The renewal seeks an additional five‑year term for the existing 2,522‑acre mine site located near Healy, Alaska. No new mining areas, boundary changes, or modifications to the operation or reclamation plan are proposed. The public is invited to submit written comments or objections by 5:00 PM on October 5, 2026. The Department will review the application for compliance with Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act requirements before making a final decision. • Permit renewal for an existing surface coal mine (Two Bull Ridge) • Additional five‑year term, no expansion or plan changes • Public comment period ends 10/05/2026 • Contact: Alaska DNR Mining Section, [email protected], (907) 269‑8400 • Decision pending after technical review and public input