Final Findings of Fact and Decision for an application for a Coal Exploration Permit Healy Valley Bulk Sample (Application #E-0604-1)

Public Notice: Final Findings of Fact and Decision for an application for a Coal Exploration PermitHealy Valley Bulk Sample (Application #E-0604-1)On July, 2025, the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) received a request from Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. (UCM) P.O. Box 1000, Healy, AK 99743, to review a coal exploration application under 11 AAC 90.165 for the Healy Valley Bulk Sample project. DMLW has reviewed the request to issue a coal exploration permit under 11 AAC 90.165 and makes the following final findings and decision. DMLW finds that the application meets the requirements of 11 AAC 90 and AS 27.21 for coal exploration and is hereby approved. All exploration and reclamation activities are consistent with 11 AAC 90.167. This exploration permit will be issued for a two-year term and includes permit areas located approximately seven miles 7 miles east of Healy, Alaska within Township 12S, Range 6W, Sections 17-20, Fairbanks Meridian. Copies of the Final Findings of Fact and Decision, the Preliminary Findings of Fact, the exploration application as well as other supporting documents are attached below. They are also available for review at the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water offices located at 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 920, Anchorage, AK 99501.The applicant, or a person with an interest, which is or may be adversely affected by this decision may request in writing a hearing under AS 27.21.150 to review the reasons for this decision. Any request for a hearing must be received within 30 calendar days after the date of publication of this decision or by October 13, 2025. The request for a hearing may be mailed or delivered to the Commissioner, Department of Natural Resources, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, AK 99501; or faxed to 907.269.8918; or sent by electronic mail to: dnr.appeals@alaska.gov