PUBLIC NOTICE
State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
Division of Mining, Land and Water
Realty Services Section
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 1050A
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3579
Notice is hereby given that the Division of Mining, Land and Water has made a preliminary decision under AS 38.05.035(e) to reconvey the following erroneously conveyed State land to the United States of America for conveyance to the Native allotment applicant noted below pursuant to AS 38.05.035(b)(9) and in accordance with the Stipulated Procedures for Implementation of Order in Aguilar v. United States, 474 F. Supp. 840 (D. Alaska 1979):
Applicant: Billy Blair Patkotak, Sr.
BLM No.: F-14355
ADL No.: 421262
Location: Sections 17, 18, 19, and 20, T. 8 N., R. 42 W., Umiat Meridian
Survey: U.S. Survey No. 7101, containing 159.99 acres, more or less
The public is invited to comment on the proposals to reconvey the land. Copies of the Preliminary Decision are available from the address above. Comments must be in writing and received at the above physical address, faxed to (907) 269-8916, or submitted by email to dawn.crater@alaska.gov before November 12, 2019 in order to ensure consideration and appeal in accordance with 11 AAC 02.010(c). Public comments will be reviewed and considered in the Final Finding and Decision. The final decision will be issued on or about November 19, 2019, or thereafter, and will be sent to any person who commented during the thirty-day comment period. The Final Finding and Decision will provide additional information about the appeal procedures.
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 aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this review may call 269-8411 TTY/TTD. Please provide sufficient notice in order for the Department to accommodate your needs.
The DNR, Division of Mining, Land and Water reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice and will forgo an additional notice and comment period upon issuance of the Final Finding and Decision.
Date of Publication: October 9, 2019