What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to sell rock to the Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF). DOT&PF wants to remove 50,000 cubic yards of rock and riprap from a 52-acre site on the south bank of the Lowe River, near milepost 16 of the Richardson Highway east of Valdez, between 2027 and 2032. The sale contract would last five years and may include conditions.
Why was this notice issued?
DOT&PF applied to buy and remove rock/riprap from state land under 11 AAC 71.90(d). The notice is issued under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.810, which covers sales of materials from state land.
What action is being taken?
DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW), Southcentral Regional Office, intends to issue a five-year material sale contract (Material Sale ADL 227576, Material Site ADL 231205). 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), applicant
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
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.