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Decision of the President and Statement of Reasons on 2025 Ambler Road Appeal

SignedOctober 6, 2025
Memorandum·Donald Trump·Infrastructure
Why This Matters

Federal agencies are now required to issue the necessary authorizations for the Ambler Road Project in Alaska.

This means that construction can move forward, allowing for improved transportation access in the region.
Residents and businesses in the Ambler area, as well as the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA).
Summary

1. The Ambler Road Project aims to create a transportation system that connects the Ambler mining district to the Dalton Highway. 2. AIDEA submitted its revised application for the project in 2016, which has been under review for several years. 3. The decision follows a specific appeal made by AIDEA on June 6, 2025, under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act.

Who is affected?

Residents and businesses in the Ambler area, as well as the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA).

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DECISION OF THE PRESIDENT AND
STATEMENT OF REASONS ON 2025 AMBLER ROAD APPEAL

I approve the appeal made by the applicant Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) on June 6, 2025, under section 1106(a) of the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act (ANILCA) and approve AIDEA’s 2016 revised consolidated application for a transportation system known as the Ambler Road Project for the reasons explained in the following Statement of Reasons.  In making my decision, I have considered all relevant information as necessary and appropriate in accordance with section 1106(a)(2) of the ANILCA.

Accordingly, I direct each Federal agency concerned to promptly issue such authorizations as are necessary with respect to the establishment of the Ambler Road Project.  The details of the manner in which these authorizations must be issued are addressed in the Statement of Reasons.

                                                DONALD J. TRUMP

Dated: October 6, 2025

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