Description
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DMLW) has posted a public notice for Land Use Permit LAS 36154 submitted by Mac Levey d/b/a Sastrugi Ventures LLC. The applicant seeks a five‑year permit to use approximately 2,500 sq ft of state land north of the Gold Creek runway (near milepost 197 of the Dalton Highway) as a staging area for parked vehicles and the storage of non‑hazardous materials supporting mining operations on Lake Creek. The proposed use includes a secured 40‑ft Connex container, initial clearing of sparse black spruce and moss, and access via the Dalton Highway. The public is invited to submit comments by 09/25/2026. The permit, if granted, will be revocable, non‑transferable, and does not convey any land interest. No hazardous substances are planned for storage.
• Location: Section 17, Township 31 N, Range 10 W, Fairbanks Meridian (coordinates ~67.51 N, ‑149.85 W).
• Requested term: 5 years (2026‑2031).
• Activity: Vehicle parking and non‑hazardous material storage in a 40‑ft enclosed container; site clearing only.
• Size: ~2,500 sq ft staging area.
• Access: Dalton Highway (highway vehicle).
• Environmental impact: No hazardous substances; minimal vegetation disturbance.
• Public comment deadline: 09/25/2026.
• Contact for comments: Natalie Bremers, (907) 451‑2735, [email protected].