LAS 36155 Chet Bell Land Use Permit Application for Staging Gold Creek

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (Division of Mining, Land and Water) has posted a public notice seeking comments on a land‑use permit application submitted by Chet Bell (doing business as MiNiNg Claims). The applicant requests a five‑year staging area (≈0.5 acre) adjacent to the Dalton Highway near Gold Creek Runway to store non‑hazardous materials and park vehicles supporting mining operations on Emery Creek (APMA 5964). The site will include an 8 × 20 ft secured container and temporary parking. The applicant also proposes to store small quantities of diesel and gasoline in drums, jugs, and a pickup‑truck tank, with spill‑prevention kits in place. The public comment period ends 09/25/2026; comments should be directed to Natalie Bremers. The permit, if approved, would be valid from 2026 through 2030. • Location: Gold Creek Runway, milepost 197 of the Dalton Highway, Northern Alaska (lat 67.50968, ‑149.84856). • Requested use: vehicle staging, storage of non‑hazardous materials, limited fuel handling. • Term: 5 years (2026‑2030). • Required documentation: application fee, topographic map, supplemental questionnaires (if applicable). • Contact for comments: Natalie Bremers (907‑451‑2735, [email protected]).