Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas - Public Notice

The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources is announcing a public meeting of the Citizens’ Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA). The two‑day meeting will be held in Anchorage on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026, with designated public comment periods each day. Agenda items include Trapper Cabin Permitting, Mining Claim Patent Issues, and revisions to the CACFA Bylaws (a 30‑day review period). Written comments may be submitted via email, and accommodations for participants with disabilities can be arranged by contacting the Executive Director. The meeting is open to the public, recorded, and minutes will be posted. • Dates: Oct 9‑10, 2026 (9 am‑4 pm each day) • Location: Anchorage Legislative Information Offices, 1500 W. Benson Blvd (Denali Room, 2nd Floor) • Public comment windows: Oct 9, 11 am‑12 pm; Oct 10, 10 am‑11 am • Agenda topics: Trapper Cabin Permitting, Mining claim patent issues, CACFA Bylaw revisions • Contact for notifications & accommodations: Kim Griffith, Executive Director (phone (907) 301‑2738, email [email protected]) • Materials: Existing and proposed bylaws PDFs available for review.