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Alaska's Department of Natural Resources has announced plans to provide free gravel to public corporations for major construction projects, including the Ambler Access Project and the trans-Alaska natural gas pipeline. This initiative, aimed at reducing costs for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, could result in a potential revenue loss of $45 million to $66 million for the state. Applications from state agencies will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to ensure the gravel serves a public purpose.