Public Notice: Modification of Closure Plan for Former Hiland Mountain Shooting Range in Alaska

Modification of Closure Plan for Former Hiland Mountain Shooting Range in Alaska
How to Comment
Comments Due

Please send written comments by email to Louie Cuaderno (cuaderno.louie@epa.gov).

Or by mail to:
U.S. EPA Region 10
Attn: Alice Corcoran
1200 6th Avenue, Suite 155 (12-D12)
Seattle, WA 98101-3140

Comments must be postmarked on or before July 28, 2026.

A virtual public hearing may be held if there is significant community interest.

For questions, please contact Louie Cuaderno (cuaderno.louie@epa.gov), 907-271-1316.

Publish Date

Summary

EPA is proposing to approve a plan modification for the closure of a former shooting range at the Highland Mountain Correctional Center located in Eagle River, Alaska.

The former shooting range was operated by the Alaska Department of Corrections from 1980 to 1998. The Department of Corrections requested a modification to their existing approved closure plan based on new information found during closure activities. EPA is proposing to approve the modification to ensure the closure remains protective of human health and the environment.

The closure is required under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act to remove lead-impacted soil and bullet/lead fragments to minimize potential exposure to human health and the environment.

The public comment period allows the submittal of written comments on the plan and request modifications.

Site information

EPA ID No. AKR000210740

Hiland Mountain Correctional Center
9101 Hesterberg Road
Eagle River, Alaska 99577

The inactive shooting range is located east of the Glenn Highway frontage road.

Related documents

For copies of the closure plan modification and related documents, see EPA's Records Collection for Hiland Mountain Correctional Center.

Alternative formats and languages

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Last updated on June 26, 2026