Notice of Non-Decision related to State Interest, GS-5450

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is keeping its claim (called a "selection") on certain federal land on the west banks of the Taiya Inlet that the State is owed under the Alaska Statehood Act. The State had considered giving up this claim so the land could go to a Native allotment under the Dingell Act, but the allottee is no longer interested in this location. This notice is for information only; no decision or action has been taken.

Why was this notice issued?

DNR previously considered relinquishing (giving up) its Statehood Act entitlement selection in favor of a Native Alaska Dingell Act Allotment selection. The allottee is no longer considering this location, so DNR is giving the public a courtesy notice that it will keep its selection.

What action is being taken?

DNR will retain its Statehood Act entitlement land selection in Sections 15 and 16, Township 28 South, Range 59 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska, on the west banks of the Taiya Inlet. The lands are not currently owned by the State; they are under federal management and ownership. No decision or action has taken place.

Who is involved: State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources; a Native Alaska Dingell Act allotment applicant (Attachment A references Dingell AA-97878); federal land managers

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Contact

Aleria Knudson
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Aleria.Knudson@alaska.gov
907-334-2683

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 23, 2026: Notice published
Oct 13, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE State Retaining Selection on Statehood Entitlement Lands The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will be retaining selection on Statehood Act entitlement land that was previously considered for relinquishment in favor of a Native Alaska Dingell Act Allotment selection on the west banks of the Taiya Inlet, located in Sections 15 and 16, Township 28 South, Range 59 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska. A location map is attached to this notice. The allottee is no longer considering this location, therefore the State will be retaining its selection. The lands are not currently owned by the State, they are under Federal management and ownership. This notice is provided as a courtesy for public information and there is no decision or action that has taken place. If you have any questions, please contact Aleria Knudson at Aleria.Knudson@alaska.gov or 907-334-2683 DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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.