Notice of Intended Impoundment of a Derelict Vessel - ADL 234949

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to take and destroy a 24-foot red and grey open skiff (vessel number AK 3459C) left at the Seymour Lake public access ramp near Wasilla, because the state considers it derelict (abandoned). The owners on record are Cathy Moore and Nils Hviid. The owner, or someone with a financial or security interest in the boat, can reclaim it or ask in writing for a hearing before the boat is impounded.

Why was this notice issued?

Alaska law on derelict vessels (Alaska Statute AS 30.30.040) requires the state to give notice before it impounds a derelict vessel.

What action is being taken?

DNR intends to impound and destroy the vessel unless it is repossessed by the owner or by a person with a financial or security interest in it. If a hearing is requested, DNR must show substantial evidence that the vessel is derelict. If the hearing officer agrees, DNR may impound the vessel and dispose of it under AS 30.30.055.

Who is involved: Known vessel owners: Cathy Moore and Nils Hviid. Vessel: name unknown, number AK 3459C, 24ft red and grey open skiff, at the Seymour Lake public access ramp.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Sat, Oct 10, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Within 15 days after the postmark date of this notice. The notice is dated September 25, 2026, so 15 days from that date would be October 10, 2026; the actual deadline depends on the postmark date, which the notice does not state.”

Ways to respond

Email Kyrstyn.kelly@alaska.gov
Mail Kyrstyn Kelly, 550 West 7th Ave STE 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone (907)269-8528 (for questions or to request a hearing; the hearing demand itself must be in writing)

What to include

Only the vessel owner or a person with a financial or security interest in the vessel may request a pre-impoundment hearing. The request must be a written demand filed with DNR. If someone other than the owner makes the request, it must show that the person has an interest in the vessel. Anyone who fails to request or attend a scheduled hearing gives up the right to a hearing. A requested hearing must be held within 10 business days after DNR receives the written demand, unless the requester agrees to a later date. The owner can also avoid impoundment by repossessing the vessel. Reference ADL 234949.

Contact

Kyrstyn Kelly
Alaska Department of Natural Resources
Kyrstyn.kelly@alaska.gov
(907)269-8528
550 West 7th Ave STE 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 25, 2026: Date of the notice of intended impoundment

Original notice text

September 25, 2026 Notice of Intended Impoundment of a Derelict Vessel – ADL 234949 (AS 30.30.040) Vessel Name: Unknown Vessel Number(s): AK 3459C Vessel Description: 24ft red and grey open skiff Vessel Location: Seymour Lake public access ramp Known Ownership Information: Cathy Moore and Nils Hviid The state intends to impound and destroy the vessel if the vessel is not repossessed by the owner or a person with a financial or security interest in the vessel. The owner of the vessel may file a written demand for a pre-impoundment hearing with the Department of Natural Resources within 15 days after the postmark date of this notice. If the written demand is made by a person who is not the owner of the vessel, the written demand must establish that the person requesting the hearing has an interest in the vessel. An owner or a person with a financial or security interest in the vessel who fails to request or attend a scheduled hearing waives the right to a hearing. If requested, a pre-impoundment hearing must be conducted within 10 business days after the receipt of a written demand for a pre-impoundment hearing unless the person requesting the hearing consents to a later date. If a hearing is requested, the Department of Natural Resources has the burden of showing substantial evidence that the vessel is derelict. After the hearing, the hearing officer shall issue a written decision of whether there is substantial evidence that the vessel is derelict. A copy of the decision shall be provided to the vessel owner and the person requesting the hearing, if other than the vessel owner. If the hearing officer determines that there is substantial evidence establishing that the vessel is derelict, then the Department of Natural Resources may impound the vessel and proceed with disposition of the vessel as provided under AS 30.30.055. If you have any questions or wish to request a hearing, please contact Kyrstyn Kelly at (907)269-8528 or Kyrstyn.kelly@alaska.gov. Hearing requests can also be sent to the address below: Kyrstyn Kelly 550 West 7th Ave STE 900C Anchorage, AK 99501

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.