NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program Plan of Operations Approval (F20229339POOA) and Reclamation Plan Approval (F20229339RPA) – Phase I, Amendment I – Alternate Material Site Access

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received a request to amend the Plan of Operations and the Reclamation Plan for Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program subject to Alaska Statutes 38.05 and Alaska Statutes 27.19.

APPLICANT: Teck American Incorporated (TAI).

PROJECT NAME: Anarraaq and Aktigiruq Exploration Program, Phase I, Amendment I

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: The lead-zinc resources of the Anarraaq-Aktigiruq located within the Lisburne Mining District approximately nine miles north of the Red Dog Mine and 89 miles north-northwest of Kotzebue.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: This amended plan is for activities upon private and State managed lands as listed:

• Section 19, Township 32 North, Range 18 West, Kateel River Meridian

• Sections 12 and 13, Township 31 North, Range 19 West, Kateel River Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: TAI is requesting approval to amend the current Plan of Operations and Reclamation Plan to include the development of alternative access roads to material sites AA-MS-1 and AA-MS-4 for the Anarraaq-Aktigiruq Exploration Program.

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: December 9, 2022

The public is invited to comment on this activity.  The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity.  Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so electronically via our public comment site Comments here. If you are unable to submit comments via this site, you may submit them in writing to ensure consideration. Written comments must be received by the Office of Project Management and Permitting, 550 W. 7^th Avenue, Suite 1430, Anchorage, AK 99501 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above directed to Jennifer Murrell, Telephone (907) 334-2185; Fax: (907) 269-5673 or e-mail:  aaep.comments@alaska.gov

After review and adjudication, we may issue an approval with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process.

DNR-DMLW 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 comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

Attachments:
Amendment Request Cover Letter
Plan of Operations

• Appendix A – Road Engineering Designs
• Appendix B – Reclamation Plan
  • Reclamation Plan – Appendix I – Basis for Reclamation Cost Estimate
  • Reclamation Plan – Appendix II – Site Drawings

Appendix D – Wildlife Interaction and Avoidance Plan