Public Comment Deadline: North Slope Borough ADL 414828 Land Conveyance

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Mining, Land and Water, has issued a Preliminary Decision regarding the proposed conveyance of approximately 538 acres of state-owned land to the North Slope Borough. This transfer is intended to satisfy a portion of the borough's municipal land entitlement as authorized by AS 29.65.010. The subject property is classified as vacant, unappropriated, unreserved (VUU) general grant land located within the Northern Region, specifically in the Arctic Coast Region. The land is situated in Sections 8, 9, 16, and 17, Township 11 North, Range 10 East, Umiat Meridian. A public comment period is open until 4:30 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2026. Written comments must be submitted to Mary Hermon at the Division of Mining, Land and Water. Participation during this period is a prerequisite for any future appeals of the Final Finding and Decision (FFD). If no significant changes are required following the comment period, the DNR intends to proceed directly to the FFD.