Proposed Public and Charitable Sale near Homer to Alaska Energy Authority, ADL 234892

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to sell about 5,805 acres of state land on the east side of Kachemak Bay, about 23 miles northeast of Homer, to the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) without competitive bidding. DNR also proposes Mineral Order 1340, which would close this land to new mining claims. The public can send written comments on both proposals until 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

State law (AS 38.05.035(e), AS 38.05.810(a)(1) and AS 38.05.945) requires public notice and a chance to comment before DNR makes a noncompetitive land sale to a public or charitable applicant. The related mineral closing order falls under AS 38.05.185 and AS 38.05.300.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water, Land Conveyance Section, has issued a Preliminary Decision (PD) on a noncompetitive sale of about 5,805 acres (ADL 234892, Bradley Lake area) to the Alaska Energy Authority. It has also issued a Draft Mineral Order 1340 (Closing) and is holding public and agency review at the same time. If no significant changes are needed, the PD and Draft Mineral Order, with any minor changes and a summary of comments and responses, will become the Final Finding and Decision (FFD) and Mineral Order without further notice.

Who is involved: Alaska Energy Authority (AEA), the applicant; Kenai Peninsula Borough area east of Kachemak Bay near Homer

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Nov 3, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Land Conveyance Section, 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 640, Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax (907) 269-8916
Email dnr.noncompland@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing and may be on the Preliminary Decision and/or the Draft Mineral Order. Refer to ADL 234892. Only people who send timely written comments during the comment period can appeal the Final Finding and Decision and/or Mineral Order. People who comment on time will be sent a copy of the final decision. Documents and comment instructions are at https://landsales.alaska.gov/public-notice/ or https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/. People needing special assistance must ask the Public Information Center in Anchorage by 4:00 PM, October 27, 2026.

Contact

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Land Conveyance Section
dnr.noncompland@alaska.gov
907-269-8594
550 West 7th Ave, Suite 640, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 2, 2026: Notice published
Oct 27, 2026: Deadline (4:00 PM) to request special assistance from the Public Information Center in Anchorage
Nov 3, 2026: Public and agency comment period ends at 5:00 PM

Original notice text

STATE OF ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF MINING, LAND and WATER PUBLIC NOTICE Requesting Input for Proposed Noncompetitive Sale to Public and Charitable Applicant - ADL 234892 AS 38.05.035(e), AS 38.05.810(a)(1) RELATED ACTIONS: Proposed Mineral Order 1340 (Closing) AS 38.05.185 and AS 38.05.300 Public and Agency Comment Period Ends 5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026 The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), Land Conveyance Section (LCS) is conducting a concurrent public notice and agency review for a noncompetitive land sale of 5,805 acres, more or less, located on the east side of Kachemak Bay, approximately 23 miles northeast of Homer within the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Please see Attachment B of the Preliminary Decision for the legal description. To obtain the notice, Preliminary Decision (PD), Draft Mineral Order, or instructions on submitting comment, go to https://landsales.alaska.gov/public-notice/ or https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/. For assistance in obtaining the documents by an alternative method, to request auxiliary aids, services, or special accommodations, contact DNR’s Public Information Centers on State work days, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM in Anchorage at (907) 269-8400 or Fairbanks at (907) 451-2705 or the Southeast Land Office in Juneau at (907) 465-3400 or TTY: 711 for Alaska Relay or 1-800-770-8973 or go to https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/ for additional contact information. Individuals who require special assistance must request assistance from the Public Information Center in Anchorage no later than 4:00 PM, October 27, 2026. Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 Notice, the public is invited to submit comments on the Preliminary Decision and/or Draft Mineral Order. The deadline for public and agency comment is 5:00 PM, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Only persons from whom DNR DMLW LCS receives timely written comment during the identified comment period will be eligible to file an appeal of the Final Finding and Decision (FFD) and/or Draft Mineral Order. Written comments may be received by fax, email, or postal mail. To submit comments or for direct inquiries, contact the Land Conveyance Section by mail at 550 West 7th Ave, Suite 640, Anchorage, AK 99501 or by fax at (907) 269-8916 or by email at dnr.noncompland@alaska.gov. If you have questions, call 907-269-8594. If no significant change is required, the PD and Draft Mineral Order, including any minor changes and a summary of comments and responses, will be issued as the FFD and Mineral Order, without further notice. A copy of the FFD and Mineral Order will be sent to any persons who commented timely on the PD and Draft Mineral Order. DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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