Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a land‑use permit application submitted by Ash Berringer to install a 530‑foot power/transport cable across the Middle Fork Koyukuk River and to establish a temporary man‑camp to support mining operations. The proposed infrastructure includes a cable crossing near Chapman Island and a 40 ft × 60 ft camp consisting of three camper units, a van trailer, and an outhouse. The permit term requested is five years, and the location is accessed via Chapman Road at milepost 161 of the Dalton Highway. The agency will evaluate comments received by the deadline and may issue a permit with stipulations.