Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has posted a public notice seeking comments on a Multi‑Agency Application for Permits to Mine in Alaska (APMA) submitted by Tucker Clements and Eric Hoaglund for suction dredging operations (8‑inch dredge) in the Fortymile Mining District near Chicken, Alaska. The proposed activity would run from the date an authorization is issued until December 31, 2030, with a seasonal operating window from May 15 to October 31 each year. The notice includes detailed equipment lists, water‑use plans, spill‑prevention measures, temporary camp facilities, and required environmental permits (APDES, Corps of Engineers 404, etc.). Interested parties may submit written comments or questions by September 8, 2026 5:00 PM AST.
• Location: Fortymile River, Interior Region, Alaska
• Applicants: Tucker Clements (Bellingham, WA) and Eric Hoaglund (Columbia Falls, MT)
• Activity: Suction dredging (8″ dredge) with associated reclamation and access work
• Operating period: Seasonal (mid‑May to late‑Oct) through 2030 (≈4 years)
• Required permits: APMA, APDES, Corps 404, water‑use authorizations, spill‑prevention plan
• Public comment deadline: 09/08/2026 5:00 PM AST
• Contact for comments: Willow‑Creek Feighery, (907) 458‑6885, [email protected]