Public Notice of Final Findings of Fact and Decision to Renew Surface Coal Mining Permit (Permit # S-0604)

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) has completed its review of a request from Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. (UCM), P.O. Box 1000, Healy, Alaska 99743 to renew the surface coal mining permit for the Rosalie Mine, Permit Number S-0604.

The Rosalie Mine Permit consists of an 837-acre mine site and is located approximately seven miles east of Healy, Alaska.  The proposed mining activities are within: Sections 17-20, Township 12 South, Range 6 West, and Sections 21-24, 26 and 27, Township 12 South, Range 7 West, of the Fairbanks Meridian.

This renewal request is for an additional five-year term and includes the permit areas previously approved in the existing permit.  No additional mining areas or revisions to the existing boundaries are proposed. No changes or modifications to the operation or reclamation plan are being proposed.  The application meets all the requirements of the Alaska Surface Coal Mining Control and Reclamation Act (AS 27.21; 11AAC 90).

Copies of the Preliminary Findings of Fact, the Final Findings of Fact and Decision are available for review at the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water offices at  the Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 920, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577, or on our website (https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/). 

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 December 23, 2024. The request for a hearing may be mailed or delivered to 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.