Call for New Information State of Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sales 2027 Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula Areawide

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, plans to offer all available state land in the Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula Areawide oil and gas lease sale areas, tentatively in the first half of 2027. Before the sale, the Division is asking the public for substantial new information about these areas that has become available in the past year. Information must be received by 5:00 pm on October 23, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Under Alaska law (AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(F)), before holding a lease sale the Division of Oil and Gas must ask for substantial new information about the sale areas. It then decides whether to update its earlier "best interest findings" (written decisions that the sales are in the state's best interest). The most recent Alaska Peninsula final best interest finding was issued in 2023 with no supplement. The most recent Cook Inlet final best interest finding was issued in 2018, with a supplement in 2019.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G) is collecting substantial new information about the Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula Areawide lease sale areas. Based on what it receives, DO&G will either issue a supplement to its best interest findings or issue a decision that there is no substantial new information for the 2027 lease sales.

Who is involved: State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas; Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula Areawide lease sale areas

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 23, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Information must be received by 5:00 pm October 23, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail Best Interest Findings, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501
Email dog.bif@alaska.gov

What to include

DO&G is looking for "substantial new" information. This generally means published research, studies, or data that became publicly available over the last year and directly relates to the matters listed in AS 38.05.035(g). See the attached Call for New Information Document for how to submit. The current findings and supplements are at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Services/BIFAndLeaseSale. People with disabilities who need a special accommodation should call the Division of Oil & Gas at 907-269-8800 no later than October 12, 2026.

Contact

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas
dog.bif@alaska.gov
907-269-8800
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 23, 2026: Call for new information published
Oct 12, 2026: Last day to request a disability accommodation (call 907-269-8800)
Oct 23, 2026: Deadline for new information to be received, 5:00 pm

Original notice text

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (DO&G), will offer all available state acreage in the Cook Inlet and Alaska Peninsula Areawide oil and gas lease sale areas, tentatively scheduled for the first half of 2027. DO&G requests substantial new information that has become available over the past year concerning these areas. Based on the information received, DO&G will either issue a supplement to the findings or a decision of no substantial new information for this lease sale (AS 38.05.035(e)(6)(F)). The most recent Alaska Peninsula final best interest finding was issued in 2023 and no supplement has been issued. The most recent Cook Inlet final best interest finding was issued in 2018 and a supplement was issued in 2019 A copy of the Online Public Notice and Call for New Information Document is attached to this notice The findings and supplements are located at: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Services/BIFAndLeaseSale DO&G generally considers “substantial new” information to be published research, studies, or data directly relevant to the matters listed in AS 38.05.035(g) that has become publicly available over the last year. How to Submit Information to DO&G: Please refer to the Call for New Information Document, attached below Please send substantial new information to: Best Interest Findings Alaska Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Or by email: dog.bif@alaska.gov Information must be received by 5:00 pm October 23, 2026. The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This publication will be made available in alternative formats upon request. If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation to participate in this process, please contact the Division of Oil & Gas at 907-269-8800 no later than October 12, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.