State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Southcentral Regional Land Office
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C
Anchorage, AK99501-3577

Public Notice: Proposed Lease
ADL 234758
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 (
USGS Quad Map Valdez A-5)

Pursuant to AS 38.05.070(b) the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a 10-year lease to Black Ops Valdez, LLC for an existing four-acre operational base camp near Valdez, Alaska. The site is located within Section 12 of Township 9 South, Range 4 West, Copper River Meridian.

The public is invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision. A copy of the Preliminary Decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Lyncoln Standley at (907) 269-8619 or by e-mail at Lyncoln.standley@alaska.gov, or by fax to (907) 269-8913. Individuals with audio impairments who wish to respond to this Preliminary Decision by telephone may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770-8973 for assistance at no cost.

All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on August 14, 2026. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period.

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with audio impairments that have questions concerning this Preliminary Decision may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770-8973 for assistance at no cost.

DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.