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Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas - Public Notice

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225063

What is this notice about?

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The Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA) will meet in Anchorage on Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026. Topics on the draft agenda include trapper cabin permits, mining claim patent issues, and changes to the commission's bylaws, which the commission plans to vote on at this meeting. The public can speak during set comment times each day or send written comments by email.

Why was this notice issued?

The commission is giving public notice of its October meeting. It is also sharing proposed bylaw changes for a 30-day public review before a vote at the October meeting.

What action is being taken?

The commission will hold a two-day meeting to discuss trapper cabin permits, mining claim patent issues, and bylaw revisions. It plans to vote on the proposed amended bylaws at the meeting. The agenda is a draft and may change.

Who is involved: Citizens' Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA), Alaska Department of Natural Resources

How can the public respond?

“No written comment deadline is stated. Spoken public comment is set for Friday, October 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (time certain), and Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am – 11:00 am (time certain). The proposed bylaws are posted for a 30-day review and will be voted on at the October meeting.”

Ways to respond

  • Email dnr.cacfa@alaska.gov
  • Testify at meeting Friday, October 9, 11:00 am – 12:00 noon, Anchorage Legislative Information Offices (LIO), 1500 W. Benson Blvd, Denali Room
  • Testify at meeting Saturday, October 10, 10:00 am – 11:00 am, Anchorage Legislative Information Offices (LIO), 1500 W. Benson Blvd, 2nd Floor

What to include

Meetings are recorded. Any written comments received become public records and may be inspected by others. The existing and proposed amended bylaws are attached to the notice. The full agenda and meeting links will be posted on the notice and at https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/opmp/cacfa. To get email notices, contact Kim Griffith. People with a disability who need a special accommodation should contact Kim Griffith no later than 48 hours before the meeting.

Contact

Kim Griffith
Citizen's Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (Executive Director)
kim.griffith@alaska.gov
907-301-2738

Will there be public meetings?

  • Commission meeting (Day 1): Fri, Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; public comment 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (time certain)
    Anchorage Legislative Information Offices (LIO), 1500 W. Benson Blvd, Denali Room, Anchorage
    Meeting links will be posted on the notice and at https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/opmp/cacfa
  • Commission meeting (Day 2): Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; public comment 10:00 am – 11:00 am (time certain)
    Anchorage Legislative Information Offices (LIO), 1500 W. Benson Blvd, 2nd Floor, Anchorage
    Meeting links will be posted on the notice and at https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/opmp/cacfa

Key dates

  • Sep 8, 2026: Notice published; proposed bylaw revisions posted for 30-day review
  • Oct 9, 2026: Commission meeting Day 1; public comment 11:00 am – 12:00 noon
  • Oct 10, 2026: Commission meeting Day 2; public comment 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Original notice text
Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Federal Areas (CACFA) The public is invited to participate in the Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Federal Areas meeting on Friday, October 9th and Saturday, October 10th Friday, October 9th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Anchorage Legislative Information Offices, LIO 1500 W. Benson Blvd, Denali Room Public comment period: 11:00 am – 12:00 noon (time certain) Saturday, October 10th, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Location: Anchorage Legislative Information Offices, LIO 1500 W. Benson Blvd, 2nd Floor Public comment period: 10:00 am – 11:00 am (time certain) Draft Agenda - subject to change: Trapper Cabin Permitting Mining claim patent issues CACFA Bylaw revisions (attached for 30-day review, to be voted on in Oct. meeting) Full agenda and meeting links will be updated here, as well as on CACFA website, https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/opmp/cacfa. CACFA meetings are recorded. Written comments may be submitted to CACFA at dnr.cacfa@alaska.gov, and any comments received will become public records and are subject to inspection. To be added to the electronic email notices, please contact Kim Griffith, information below. If you are a person experiencing a disability, who needs a special accommodation to participate in these public meetings, please contact, Kim Griffith, no later than 48 hours prior to the meeting to make necessary arrangements. Kim Griffith Executive Director Citizen’s Advisory Commission on Federal Areas 907-301-2738, kim.griffith@alaska.gov

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