Mineral Closing Orders 1292-1237 Material Sites – Public Comment Period

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued multiple draft Mineral Closing Orders (MO) for public review and comment. These MOs would close certain lands to mineral entry along the James Dalton Highway as described by Mineral Orders: 1292, 1293, 1294, 1295, 1296, 1297, 1298, 1299, 1300, 1301, 1302, 1303, 1304, 1305, 1306, 1307, 1308, 1309, 1310, 1311, 1312, 1313, 1314, 1315, 1316, 1317, 1318, 1319, 1320, 1321, 1322, 1323, 1324, 1325, 1326, 1327. The total amount of land affected by these orders is more specifically described in each of the draft mineral orders attached below. Under AS 38.05.185 and AS 38.05.300, the Department of Natural Resources may close lands to mineral entry where current and proposed land uses are determined to be incompatible with mining activity. Once approved, these mineral orders would close state-owned lands and are intended to close state-selected lands currently withdrawn under Public Land Order 5150 upon conveyance to the state. Your written comments are encouraged during this public comment period. To facilitate your review and comment, the draft Mineral Orders are attached below. Comments on the draft MO must be received in writing no later than DECEMBER 29, 2025 by mail or email to the addresses listed below: DNR, DMLW ATTN: RADS Gregory Larsen 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 920 Anchorage, AK 99501gregory.larsen@alaska.gov Thank you for your participation. For additional information contact:Gregory LarsenNatural Resource Specialist Alaska Department of Natural Resources550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 920Anchorage, AK 99501-3579Phone: 907-269-8535Email: gregory.larsen@alaska.gov The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aides, services, or special modifications to submit a comment or participate in a meeting, should contact the person(s) indicated above or contact the state TDD number (907)269-8411 seven days (7) in advance of meetings to arrange accommodations