The department may negotiate with the federal departments and other agencies for arrangements that it considers expedient for cooperation with those departments and agencies in formulating and carrying out policies and projects designed to encourage and assist in the development of the mineral resources of the state.
Structure Alaska Statutes
Chapter 05. Administration and Services
Article 1. Department of Natural Resources.
Sec. 27.05.010. Department responsible for mineral resources.
Sec. 27.05.020. Conflict of interest prohibited.
Sec. 27.05.030. Cooperation with federal departments.
Sec. 27.05.040. Negotiations with federal departments and other agencies.
Sec. 27.05.050. Survey of resources and mining operations and dissemination of information.