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Interior Land Transfer Plan in Alaska Triggers New Fight Over Mining and Drilling Access
A planned transfer of about 1.4 million acres of federal land in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to the state has drawn immediate backlash from Sierra Club, which says the move would accelerate industrial development.
Key Takeaways
- The Interior Department intends to transfer about 1.4 million acres in Alaska’s Dalton Utility Corridor to the state, according to the cited statement.
- The corridor includes infrastructure and proposed routes linked to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, Ambler mining road, and Alaska LNG project.
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