ADL 201005 Material sale contract to Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to issue a material sale contract to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). The contract would let DOT&PF dig up 150,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel from a 240-acre site on the north bank of the Lowe River, near milepost 12 of the Richardson Highway east of Valdez, between 2027 and 2032.

Why was this notice issued?

DOT&PF applied to buy and remove sand and gravel from state land. State law (AS 38.05.810) and regulation (11 AAC 71.90(d)) apply to this kind of material sale, and DNR's Southcentral Regional Office is giving notice of its intent to issue the contract.

What action is being taken?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) intends to issue a material sale contract (ADL 201005) for Material Site ADL 230853. The requested sale term is five years. After review and decision-making, DNR may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF)

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

Dain Christensen
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Office
dain.christensen@alaska.gov
907.269.5047

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 29, 2026: Notice published
Nov 12, 2026: Notice archive date

Original notice text

October 29, 2026 Subject to AS 38.05.810, the Southcentral Regional Office has intent to issue a material sale contract APPLICANT: Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) PROJECT NAME: Material Site Designated ADL 230853 & Material Sale ADL 201005 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Located on the north bank of the Lowe River approximately milepost 12 along the Richardson Highway, east of Valdez, Alaska. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: A 240-acre site within Section 28, Township 9 South, Range 4 West, Copper River Meridian. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: DOT&PF is applying to extract 150,000 cubic yards of sand and gravel between 2027 through 2032, pursuant to 11 AAC 71.90(d). REQUESTED TERM: Sale term requested for five years. DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Dain Christensen at dain.christensen@alaska.gov or 907.269.5047. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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