DCC’s request for reconsideration of Healy Gas Final Finding granted
July 31, 2010
We were pleased when Commissioner Tom Irwin of the Department of Natural Resources granted our request for reconsideration of the Healy Basin Gas Exploration Final Finding on July 28, 2010. We were one of 7 commenters whose concerns warranted reconsideration. To see the letter from the Commissioner granting our request, click here. Read more
DCC requests reconsideration of Healy Gas Best Interest Finding
July 19, 2010
DCC appealed to DNR Commissioner Tom Irwin to reconsider the Final Finding on the Usibelli Coal Mine Healy Basin Gas Only Exploration License. DCC argues in the appeal that a combination of due process violations, incomplete information, insufficient mitigation, and an arbitrary rationale for deciding the license area compel a need for a revised Final Finding.
Healy Gas FBIF Request for Reconsideratation 7-10-10
DCC comments on the proposed Vehicle Management Plan at Denali National Park
March 1, 2010
Prior to the nationwide economic declines of 2008-2009, demand from package tour companies had tour bus allocations near management plan limits. NPS started scoping for a new Vehicle Management Plan in the winter of 2010. We addressed our concerns in comments.
DCC comments on Vehicle Management Plan EIS Scoping 3-1-10
DCC criticizes preferred new road to Denali Park Kennels
January 22, 2010
We wrote to the National Park Service questioning the impacts of building an entirely new road for park buses to visit the famous Denali Park Kennels.
DCC comment on new Kennels access project 1-22-2010
Membership in Denali Aircraft Overflights Advisory Council
January 1, 2010
Twelve individuals representing diverse stakeholder groups were nominated to this Council in 2007.
Denali Aircraft Overflights Council members 1-1-2010
DCC comments on restart of the Healy Clean Coal Plant
December 4, 2009
A restart of this “Clean Coal” plant originally funded with dedicated federal money in the mid 1990s, should trigger a Prevention of Significant Deterioration process, we argued in our comments. Such a process considers whether the long mothballed plant addresses current emissions standards or must be revamped.
DCC comments to ADEC on Healy 2 Air Permit 12-4-2009
DCC comments on trail proposal near Savage River in Denali Park
October 4, 2009
A built trail connecting Savage River with the Savage Campground and Rest Stop would definitely provide some experience. We simply felt it was an over-do.
DCC comments Savage area trails 10-04-2009
DCC comments on a DNR trail easement in the Nenana Canyon
September 3, 2009
A trail wide enough to be a road and beginning on private property caught our eye. The State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources requested public comments and we expressed concerns on this controversial project.
DCC comments Sugarloaf trail 9-03-2009
DCC comments on Mile 73-86 Park Road Rehabilitation project
July 7, 2009
This proposal added a number of pullouts between Eielson Visitor Center and Wonder Lake, attempting to address perceived safety problems. We questioned its ultimate cost, gravel needs and affect on access numbers in the area.
DCC comments on Mile 73-86 Park Road Rehabilitation project 7-09-2009
DCC asks for extension to file comments on Denali Park Road project
June 16, 2009
The large and significant project was noticed in summer, a traditionally very busy time for locals and we argued that they should have ample time to send their comments.
DCC request for extension of time to comment Mile 73-86 Park Road Rehab Project 6-16-2009
DCC makes suggestions on the rehabilitation of Teklanika Rest Stop
April 13, 2009
The impetus for the project was removal of chemical toilets in all park rest stops and to enable the park to bring its sewer treatment facility into compliance with regulation. We were generally supportive, with a few suggestions.
DCC comments on Teklanika restroom rehabilitation 4-13-2009
DCC makes suggestions on Denali Borough municipal land entitlements
December 31, 2008
It took years for the State of Alaska and Denali Borough to work up a final selection of lands to satisfy the Borough’s municipal land entitlement. We urged the state to reject lands whose major value would best be served by remaining undeveloped. The state agreed with us and retained most of the lands we suggested.
DCC comments on Final MLE revision for lands in the Denali Borough 12-31-2008