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THE JOURNAL - AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION BY THE ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION
SEPTEMBER 2025 | WWW.ALASKAMINERS.ORG
Gov. Dunleavy Announces Agreement With Federal Permitting Council to Streamline Infrastructure Development
with the Permitting Council to iden- tify eligible projects, engage project sponsors, and share state regulato- ry expertise. In turn, the Permitting Council will provide technical assis- tance, coordinate federal reviews, and ensure project timelines are tracked and visible on the Federal Permitting Dashboard. FAST-41 coverage applies to a broad range of infrastructure sectors, including energy, mining, transpor- tation, broadband, manufacturing, advanced technology projects and others. This agreement also allows Alaska to pursue “transparency proj- ects,” which will have their permit- ting scheduled and public engage- ment opportunities posted online for greater accountability. “Alaska is heavily reliant on cooper- ation with the federal government and its agencies. The FAST-41 pro- cess is critical to shorten timelines and add certainty to permitting,” Dunleavy said. “This MOU is the
“This agreement is another step toward unlocking Alaska’s full potential. For too long, federal bureaucracy has delayed responsible resource and infrastructure development within our state. With this agreement, Alaska
G ov. Mike Dunleavy on Aug. 27 announced that the State of Alaska has signed a Memo- randum of Understanding with the Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council to improve coordi- nation and transparency in permit- ting major infrastructure projects across the state. The MOU is the product of conversations initiated at the Alaska Sustainable Energy Con- ference and is the first state-level agreement between the Permitting Council and any state. The agreement establishes a frame- work for collaboration under the Fixing America’s Surface Transpor- tation Act (FAST-41), which provides federal permitting assistance to
qualifying infrastructure projects. By entering into this MOU, Alaska will work directly with the Permit- ting Council to identify projects that could benefit from FAST-41’s streamlined federal review process, greater transparency, and predict- able timelines. “This agreement is another step toward unlocking Alaska’s full poten- tial,” Dunleavy said. “For too long, federal bureaucracy has delayed responsible resource and infrastruc- ture development within our state. With this agreement, Alaska will have a seat at the table to ensure that federal agencies work hand in hand with the State to deliver timely and transparent permitting decisions.”
“I’m excited to announce that the great State of Alaska is the first state to partner with the Permitting Coun- cil, ensuring that the abundance of energy and infrastructure projects in the state can access streamlined permitting,” said Emily Domenech, Permitting Council Executive Direc- tor. “Our team is ready to work with Governor Dunleavy to bring Alaska back into the energy spotlight, ending the neglect of the Biden Administration and bringing Alaska’s incredible natural resources to the rest of the world.” Under the MOU, the Office of Project Management and Permitting within the Alaska Department of Natural Resources will coordinate directly
will have a seat at the table to ensure that federal agencies work hand in hand with the State to deliver timely and transparent permitting decisions.” — Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy
especially in Alaska, and in line with what voters hope to see.” For more information about FAST-41 and the Federal Permitting Dash- board, visit permitting.gov.
result of great working relationships with the federal government and will help deliver what Alaska was prom- ised at statehood. It is in line with President Trump’s vision for resource development across the country and
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