Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, is seeking input on an application for the extraction, processing, and stockpiling of materials at a site located at Mile 39 of the Taylor Highway. The applicant, Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, is requesting to extract 100,000 cubic yards of material over a period of five years. The site is approximately 40 acres in size and consists of weathered granite bedrock. The Division is seeking information related to the extraction of material from this site that may assist in the development of specific operating/reclamation requirements for the site, or identifying any multiple land use issues that may need to be addressed prior to issuance of this or future contracts.
Key points to consider:
• The site has been used for road maintenance in the past.
• The applicant is required to submit a Project Mining and Reclamation Plan to the Division for approval.
• The plan must include a sketch map, narrative, and supplements and amendments as necessary.
• The Division will consider all comments received and may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity.
• The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.