DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN MUNICIPAL TRUST LAND IN TATITLEK, ALASKA

What is this notice about?

The State of Alaska's Municipal Lands Trustee Program plans to renew and expand a community landfill lease on state-held municipal trust land in Tatitlek. The Tatitlek IRA (Indian Reorganization Act) Council would get a new 55-year lease that also adds more land for landfill operations. The public can send comments until 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska law (A.S. 44.33.755 and 3 AAC 190.460(1)) requires public notice when the Municipal Lands Trustee disposes of an interest in municipal trust land. Here, the action is the renewal and amendment of a community landfill lease in Tatitlek.

What action is being taken?

The Municipal Lands Trust Officer, acting for the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, approves renewing the community landfill lease for a new 55-year term. The amendment also updates the legal description and property plan to add more area for landfill operations. All other lease terms stay the same. After the comment deadline, the Commissioner's decision may change based on the comments received.

Who is involved: Tatitlek IRA Council, within the Native Village of Tatitlek (leaseholder); Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Nov 5, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“No later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Attn: Chris Grundman, 550 W 7th Ave, Ste 1650 Anchorage, AK 99501
Email mlt@alaska.gov
Fax 907-269-4539
Phone 907-269-4548

What to include

Send comments to the attention of Chris Grundman. The case number is MLT 64-0848. The notice package includes the draft Renewal and Amendment No. 1 of the Community Landfill Lease and Tatitlek IRA Council Resolution No. 26-03, dated 09/11/2026.

Contact

Chris Grundman
Municipal Lands Trustee Program, Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
mlt@alaska.gov
907-269-4548
550 W 7th Ave, Ste 1650 Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 5, 2026: Notice published
Nov 5, 2026: Public comments due by 5:00 p.m.

Original notice text

PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING DISPOSAL OF AN INTEREST IN MUNICIPAL TRUST LAND IN TATITLEK, ALASKA BY THE MUNICIPAL LANDS TRUSTEE In accordance with A.S. 44.33.755 and 3 AAC 190.460(1) the Municipal Lands Trust Officer, acting on behalf of the Commissioner of the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, approves the renewal and amendment of a community landfill lease on municipal trust lands to the Tatitlek IRA Council within the Native Village of Tatitlek. The proposed amendment will renew the landfill lease for a new 55-year term and updates the legal description and property plan to include additional area for landfill operations. All other provisions of the lease remain the same. The public is invited to comment on the proposed action. Please submit comments to: Municipal Lands Trustee Program Attn: Chris Grundman 550 W 7th Ave, Ste 1650 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: 907-269-4548 Fax: 907-269-4539 Email: mlt@alaska.gov Comments are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Following the comment deadline, all responses will be reviewed and the Commissioner’s decision on this matter may be modified as a result of information received. Attachments: 1) DRAFT Renewal and Amendment No. 1 of Community Landfill Lease 2) Tatitlek IRA Council Resolution No. 26-03, dated 09/11/2026

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