| Agency |
Regulated Activity |
Permit/Approval |
Point of Contact |
| 1 |
ADNR |
*Plan of Operations Approval, may consist of:
1) Project Description
2) Reclamation Plan & Bonding
3) Monitoring Plan (surface/groundwater and/or wildlife)
4) Transportation plan
5) Road maintenance agreements
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Mine site must be returned to stable condition compatible with post-mining land use; financial assurance (bond) must ensure state can do reclamation even if company cannot
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Fredericksen, Mining Section Chief
Email
Phone: 269-8621
Fax: 269-8930
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| 2 |
ADNR |
Required lease for mineral production from the mining claim
|
Upland Mining lease
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Fredericksen, Mining Section Chief
Email
Phone: 269-8621
Fax: 269-8930
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| 3 |
ADNR |
Surface property right for facilities & infrastructure areas (buildings, waste rock piles, tailings pond)
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Millsite Lease
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Fredericksen, Mining Section Chief
Email
Phone: 269-8621
Fax: 269-8930
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| 4 |
ADNR |
ROW access for infrastructure (roads, pipelines, powerlines)
|
Access Road Right of Way (ROW) & Road Maintenance Agreement
(DOT)
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Thompson, Regional Manager
Email
Phone: 269-8559
Fax: 269-8913
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| 5 |
ADNR |
Transportation and staging facilities (upland) & marine facilities i.e. docks (tideland)
|
Upland or Tideland Leases
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Thompson, Regional Manager
Email
Phone: 269-8559
Fax: 269-8913
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| 6 |
ADNR |
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Transportation Plan or Road Use Plan Approval
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| 7 |
ADNR |
Required permit across state lands; DMLW on state land (lands section)
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Rights of Way for Powerline
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Thompson, Regional Manager
Email
Phone: 269-8559
Fax: 269-8913
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| 8 |
ADNR |
Required for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair or abandonment; dam safety and operation
|
Certificate of Approval to Construct a Dam
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Water Section, Dam Safety & Construction Unit
Web Site
Contact:
Charlie Cobb, Dam Safety Engineer
Email
Phone: 269-8636
Fax: 269-8947
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| 9 |
ADNR |
Dam (tailings & water storage) design and operation safety
|
Certificate of Approval to Operate a Dam
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Water Section, Dam Safety & Construction Unit
Web Site
Contact:
Charlie Cobb, Dam Safety Engineer
Email
Phone: 269-8636
Fax: 269-8947
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| 10 |
ADNR |
Required water rights permit for use of public surface & subsurface waters
|
Permit to Appropriate Water
|
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Web site
Contact:
Gary Prokosch, Chief of the Water Resources Section
Email
Phone: 269-8645
Fax: 269-8947
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| 11 |
ADNR |
Temporary use of a significant volume up to 5 yrs requires this permit
|
Temporary Water Use Permit
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Division of Mining, Land & Water
Web site
Contact:
Gary Prokosch, Chief of the Water Resources Section
Email
Phone: 269-8645
Fax: 269-8947
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| 12 |
ADNR |
For off millsite material (sand, rock, gravel)
|
Material Sale
|
Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Thompson, Regional Manager
Email
Phone: 269-8559
Fax: 269-8913
|
| 13 |
ADNR |
Any roads (snow or ice) used for travel to stage equipment and supplies; additional authorization required from OHMP on crossings of fish-bearing waters by snow or ice roads
|
Winter travel permits
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Division of Mining, Land & Water, Mining Section,
Web Site
Contact:
Rick Thompson, Regional Manager
Email
Phone: 269-8559
Fax: 269-8913
|
| 14 |
ADNR |
*Projects within Alaska's coastal zone reviewed for ACMP policies
|
Coastal zone consistency review
|
Office of Project Mgt & Permitting, Alaska Coastal Mgt. Program
Web Site
Contact:
Kim Kruse, Coastal Project Mgr.
Email
Phone: 269-7473
Fax: 269-3981
|
| 15 |
ADNR |
*Activities such as bridges, culverts, fords, material sites, tailings facilities, water withdrawal structures in waters containing anadromous (rear in the ocean & spawn in fresh water) fish
|
Fish Habitat Permit under AS 41.14.870
|
Office of Habitat Mgt. & Permitting
Web Site
Contact:
Al Ott, Operations Mgr.
Email
Phone: 459-7279
Fax: 456-3091
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| 16 |
ADNR |
*Activities that affect free passage of fish up and down stream
|
Fish Passage Permit under AS 41.14.840
|
Office of Habitat Mgt. & Permitting
Web Site
Contact:
Al Ott, Operations Mgr.
Email
Phone: 459-7279
Fax: 456-3091
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| 17 |
ADNR |
Cultural Resource Authorizations:
Issued from the SHPO for archaeological field work on state lands. The SHPO also is consulted by the COE as it exercises its National Historic Preservation Act Section 106 responsibilities. The SHPO must concur that cultural resources would not be adversely impacted, or that proper procedures would be used to minimize or mitigate impacts that may occur.
|
Field Archaeology Permit and, potentially, Section 106 on National Historic Preservation Act review
|
Office of History and Archaeology
State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Web Site
Contact:
Judy Bittner, State Historic Preservation Officer
Email
Phone: (907) 269-8715
Fax: (907) 269-8908
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| 18 |
ADNR |
Cultural and archaeology resource protection; compensation strategy required for significant disturbances
|
Field Archaeology Permit
See application:
Click Here
See regulations:
Click Here
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State Historic Preservation Office, Office of History & Archaeology,
Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Web Site
Contact:
Judy Bittner, Chief, Office of History & Archaeology, & State Historic Preservation Officer
Email
Phone: 269-8715
Fax: 269-8908
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| 19 |
ADFG |
Required for projects in state refuge, sanctuary, or critical habitat for any mining activity
|
Special areas permit
|
Division of Sport Fish
Web Site
Contact:
Mark Fink, Permitting Supervisor
Email
Phone: 267-2338
Fax: 267-2464
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| 20 |
ADEC |
Dewatering of construction areas
|
If discharged to subsurface or land, a wastewater permit under 18AAC72.500 may be required.
If discharged to surface water and is not contaminated, may be covered under the storm water discharge permit (#35 below and #6 in the Federal authorizations).
Otherwise, may be covered under an individual NPDES permit (#1 in the Federal authorizations), then requiring a Certificate of Reasonable Assurance (Section 401 Water Quality Certification) from DEC the EPA Section 402 (NPDES) Permit.
|
Division of Water
Web Site
Contact:
David Johnson, Environmental Engineer
Email: david_johnson@dec.state.ak.us
Phone: 262-5210 ext 238
Fax: 262-2294
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| 21 |
ADEC |
Waste rock dumps and tailings storage facilities
|
Solid Waste Disposal Permit for Dry stack Tailings
|
Division of Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program
Web Site
Contact:
Bob Blankenburg, Solid Waste Program Coord.
Email:
Phone: 269-7690
Fax: 269-7600
|
| 22 |
ADEC |
*This permit may be issued in coordination with EPA (hazardous waste)
|
Solid Waste Disposal Permit for Construction Debris and Garbage
|
Division of Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program
Web Site
Contact:
Bob Blankenburg, Solid Waste Program Coord.
Email:
Phone: 269-7690
Fax: 269-7600
|
| 23 |
ADEC |
*This permit may issued in coordination with EPA (hazardous waste)
|
Solid Waste Disposal Permit for Tailings with Cyanide Residual
|
Division of Environmental Health, Solid Waste Program
Web Site
Contact:
Lori Aldrich, Envir. Program Specialist
Email
Phone: 269-7622
Fax: 269-7600
|
| 24 |
ADEC |
Emissions sources (power plants) during construction; road dust; equipment over a threshold need a permit; facility will generate power or lines;
|
Air Quality Control Permit to Construct
|
Division of Air Quality, Air Permits Program
Web Site
Contact:
Bill Walker, Constr. Permits Mgr.
Email
Phone: 465 -5100
Fax: 465- 5129
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| 25 |
ADEC |
Requirement under Clean Air act for pollutants into atmosphere
|
Air Quality Control Permit to Operate
|
Division of Air Quality, Air Permits Program
Web Site
Contact:
Cynthia Espinoza, Title V Sup.
Email
Phone: 269-7577
Fax: 269-7508
|
| 26 |
ADEC |
Regulation of industrial and domestic waste streams; mine site would most likely have a solid waste facility (incinerator) for getting rid of hazardous waste; permit restricts black smoke or production of hazardous materials
|
Air Quality Permit to Open Burn
|
Division of Air Quality, Air Permits Program
Web Site
Contact:
Chris Kent, ES II
Email
Phone: 269-6847
Fax: 269-7508
|
| 27 |
ADEC |
Water system is submitted as formal plan; approval is based on conditions met in plan review checklist for construction approval
|
Construction Approval for Public Water Supply System
See Plan Review Checklist for drinking water systems:
Web Site
|
Division of Environmental Health, Drinking Water Program
Web Site
Contact:
Allan Nakanishi, Plan Review Engineer
Email
Phone: 269-7516
Fax: 269-7650
|
| 28 |
ADEC |
Design of public water system is reviewed for state drinking water regulations & federal regulation guidelines
|
Operation Approval for Public Water Supply System
|
Division of Environmental Health, Drinking Water Program
Web Site
Contact:
Allan Nakanishi, Plan Review Engineer
Email
Phone: 269-7516
Fax: 269-7650
|
| 29 |
ADEC |
*Mining company needs significant amount of cash (bonding) to operate permit in case mine site is closed earlier than planned (becomes insolvent or forecloses);10
|
Bonding & financial assurance
|
Division of Water, Wastewater Discharge Program
Web Site
Contact:
David Johnson, Environmental Engineer
Email
Phone: 262-5210 ext 238
Fax: 262-2294
|
| 30 |
ADEC |
For tailings & waste rock at mine site; permit regulates disposal of waste substances (i.e. need to place & dispose of waste); may be dry stack or tailings pond most likely on site (versus off site) due to sheer amount of waste expected)
|
Solid Waste Permit (also referred to as Waste Management Permit)
|
Division of Water, Wastewater Discharge Program
Web Site
Contact:
David Johnson, Environmental Engineer
Email
Phone: 262-5210 ext 238
Fax: 262-2294
|
| 31 |
ADEC |
Discharge of non-domestic wastewater (i.e. non-sewage); design of system is reviewed ensuring standard technology and regulatory requirements are met (i.e. water is treated properly)
|
Plan Review for Non-Domestic Wastewater Treatment System
State plan review occurs outside of EPA permit requirement (#1 Federal Authorizations)
|
Division of Water, Wastewater Discharge Program
Web Site
Contact:
David Johnson, Environmental Engineer
Email
Phone: 262-5210 ext 238
Fax: 262-2294
|
| 32 |
ADEC |
*Discharge of fill in waters of the US (wetlands)
|
Certificate of Reasonable Assurance (Section 401 Water Quality Certification) for COE Section 404 Permit (corresponds to #8 Federal Authorizations)
|
Division of Water, Nonpoint Source Program
Web Site
Contact:
William Ashton, Stormwater and Wetlands Section
Email
Phone: 269-7564
Fax: 334-2415
|
| 33 |
ADEC |
*Discharges to of non-domestic wastewater to surface water (stream & lakes, ocean).
|
Certificate of Reasonable Assurance (Section 401 Water Quality Certification) for Section 402 (NPDES) Permit
Based on permit application, EPA will write an NPDES permit14 and the state will certify that it meets Alaska state quality standards
ADEC must provide certification under section 401 of the CWA for EPA permits to assure they comply with state quality standards including approval of mixing zone (dilution of pollutants) requirements; ADEC authorizes mixing zones in the certification (Cert); EPA has no authority to do this in Alaska
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Division of Water, Wastewater Discharge Program
Web Site
Contact:
Sharmon Stambaugh, Program Mgr. of Industrial Waste Section
Email
Phone: 269-7565
Fax: 269-3487
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| 34 |
ADEC |
Discharge of storm water from construction and operation activities to surface waters.
|
Submit Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan to DEC as required under EPA permit.
-If Pebble project is eligible for EPA's 15MultiSector General Permit (corresponds to #6 Federal authorization), no state 401 certification is needed because it will be completed under a separate review.
-If project is not eligible for the EPA MultiSector General Permit, authorization for storm water discharges can be included in the individual permit for the project (#1 Federal authorization). DEC would issue a 401 Certificate for an individual permit (#34 state authorization).
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Division of WaterNonPoint Source Program
Web Site
Contact:
Greg Drzewiecki, Stormwater & Wetlands Program
Email
Phone: 269-6283
Fax: 334-2415
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| 35 |
ADEC |
Disposal of treated domestic waste water; the plan approval is for treatment facility
|
Plan Review & Construction Approval for Domestic Sewage System
|
Division of Water, Wastewater Discharge Program
Web Site
Contact:
Tim Wingerter, Domestic Wastewater Section Mgr.
Email
Phone: 451-2116
Fax: 451-2183
|
| 36 |
ADEC |
*This is for tanks greater than 400,000 gal.; EPA (Matt Carr, 271-5083) Contingency Plan
larger tanks storage of fuels greater than 400,00 like Red Dog
|
SPCC Plan Review Approval
|
Division of Spill Prevention & Response
Web Site
Contact:
Ed Meggert, Envir Program Mgr.
Email
Phone: 451-2124
Fax: 451-2362
|
| 37 |
ADEC |
Operation of vessels and oil barges on state waters or oil terminal facilities above or below ground; reviewed every 3 yrs
|
Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan (winter road option only)
|
Division of Spill Prevention & Response
Web Site
Contact:
Eric Brightenburger, title
Phone: 451-2144
Fax: 451-2362
|
| 38 |
ADEC |
*Review of blueprints of facilities design on structure, equipment; coordinate with wastewater team on source of water supply, well number; septic system
|
Food Sanitation Permit
|
Division of Environmental Health
Web Site
Contact:
Mike Tierney, Environmental Health Officer
Email
Phone: 269-3004
Fax: 269-7510
|
| 39 |
ADOT |
For access to state highway. $5000 fee required for commercial approach road as performance deposit; site is inspected for requirements (i.e. site distance, location, width, use, return radius, clearance); commercial process may have special considerations; approval from Native corp. is required for approach road on lands other than state lands
|
Driveway Permit
See online permit regulations for approach road
Web Site
|
Right of Way
Web Site
Contact:
Dawn Hancock, Right of Way Agent
Email:
Phone: 269-0700
Toll Free: 1800-770-5263
Fax: 248-9456
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| 40 |
ADOT |
|
Right of Way/Access (on state roads)
|
Right of Way
Web Site
Contact:
Dawn Hancock, Right of Way Agent
Email:
Phone: 269-0700
Toll Free: 1800-770-5263
Fax: 248-9456
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| 41 |
ADOT |
Generation of contaminated
materials during construction
|
Approval to Transport Hazardous Materials
|
Division of Measurement Standards & Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Web Site
Contact:
Dan Breeden, Chief of MSCVE
Email
Phone: 365-1210
Fax: 365-1220
|
| 42 |
ADPS |
This entails a review of commercial building for safety purposes
|
Life & Fire Safety Plan Check
From ADPS website, looks like maybe item 43 and item 44 should be one item.
|
Alaska State Fire Marshall's Office, Division of Fire Prevention
Web Site
Contact:
Don Cuthbert, Life Safety Inspection Bureau Supervisor
Email
Phone: 269-5637
Fax: 269- 5018
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| 43 |
ADPS |
*Building construction; may require municipality or borough coordination; review for fire and life safety for facilities (buildings)
|
Plan Review Certificate of Approval for each Building
From ADPS website, looks like maybe item 43 and item 44 should be one item.
|
Alaska State Fire Marshall's Office, Plan Review Bureau
Web Site
Contact:
Tim Fisher, Building Plans Examiner
Email
Phone: 269-5486
Fax: 269-0098
|
| 44 |
ADL |
Boiler operation and safety
|
Certificate of Inspection for Fired and Unfired Pressure Vessel
|
Division of Labor Standards & Safety
Web Site
Contact:
Mark Peterson, Chief Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector
Email
Phone: 269-4934
Fax: 269-4932
|
| 45 |
ADL |
Required for payroll purposes
|
Employer Identification Number
|
Division of Labor & Workforce Dev.
Web Site
Contact:
Judy Smathers, Labor & Workforce Dev. Act. Sup.
Email
Phone: 465-5919
Toll Free: 1888-448-3527
Fax: 465-2374
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