Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Shooting Range Closure Plan

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve, with conditions, a revised plan to finish cleaning up and closing the shooting range at Hiland Mountain Correctional Center. The revised plan adds more testing and removal of solid waste and contaminated soil after more contamination was found during cleanup. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. on December 4, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Shannon and Wilson submitted a Revised Modified RCRA (Resource Conservation and Recovery Act) Closure Plan, dated March 2026 (EPA ID No. AKR000210740), on behalf of the Alaska Department of Correction. It supplements an earlier plan approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to deal with additional contamination discovered during site cleanup. ADEC is seeking public comment before acting on it.

What action is being taken?

The ADEC Hazardous Waste Program has reviewed the Revised Closure Plan and proposes to approve it with stipulations (conditions). The plan includes additional characterization and removal of solid waste and contaminated soil at the shooting range site.

Who is involved: Alaska Department of Correction (site owner); Shannon and Wilson (submitted the plan on the Department's behalf); Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Shooting Range.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Dec 4, 2026 26 days from today.

“Written comments must be received before 11:59 p.m. on December 4, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/
Mail Rebecca Colvin, ADEC Solid Waste Program, 555 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501
Email rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov
Fax 907-269-7510

What to include

Any interested person may comment. Comments must be written and relevant to the proposed Revised Closure Plan; ADEC is seeking comment on the proposed project only. The plan is attached to the notice; for a hard copy, contact Lori Aldrich at 907-269-0116 or lori.aldrich@alaska.gov. People with disabilities who need accommodation should contact Kristin Mabry at kristin.mabry@alaska.gov or 907-334-0884, Alaska Relay Service/TTY/TDD 800-770-8973, or dial 711, within 10 days prior to the close of the comment period.

Contact

Lori Aldrich
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
lori.aldrich@alaska.gov
907-269-0116

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 5, 2026: Notice published; public comment period opens.
Dec 4, 2026: Written comments due before 11:59 p.m.

Original notice text

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Shooting Range Closure Plan The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) is seeking public comment on the Hiland Mountain Correctional Center Shooting Range Closure Revised Modified RCRA Closure Plan – EPA ID NO. AKR000210740, dated March 2026 (Revised Closure Plan) previously approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Project Description: The ADEC Hazardous Waste Program has reviewed and proposes to approve, with stipulations, the Revised Closure Plan submitted by Shannon and Wilson on behalf of the Alaska Department of Correction. The Revised Closure Plan is a supplement to address additional contamination discovered during the site cleanup and includes additional characterization and removal of solid waste and contaminated soil at the site. Additional Information: The Revised Closure Plan is available for viewing at the bottom of this notice. For questions regarding this notice, or for a hard copy of the Revised Closure Plan, please contact Lori Aldrich at 907-269-0116 or by email at lori.aldrich@alaska.gov. Opportunity for Public Participation: ADEC is seeking comment regarding the proposed project only. Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments relevant to the proposed Revised Closure Plan to ADEC. Written comments will be included in the record if received before 11:59 p.m. on December 4, 2026. You may comment electronically via our public notice site at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ or you may submit written comments by mail, email, or fax to: Rebecca Colvin, ADEC Solid Waste Program 555 Cordova St. Anchorage, AK 99501 Fax: 907-269-7510 Email: rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Kristin Mabry kristin.mabry@alaska.gov 907-334-0884, Alaska Relay Service/TTY/TDD 800-770-8973, or dial 711 within 10 days prior to closure of this public notice period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

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