LAS 36256 - Cruz Construction

What is this notice about?

Cruz Construction Inc. has asked the Alaska Department of Natural Resources for a five-year land use permit to store an empty steel tank barge each winter in Steamboat Slough, just east of Bethel on the Kuskokwim River. The barge would not be used for cargo, fueling, maintenance or living space while stored. The public can send written comments until 5:00 PM on October 14, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Southcentral Regional Land Office received a land use permit application from Cruz Construction Inc. under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850, and is asking for public input before deciding.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request for a five-year land use permit (October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2031) for seasonal winter storage of an unmanned, steel-hulled tank barge (150 feet long, 48 feet wide, 9.6 feet deep) in Steamboat Slough near Bethel. After review, the agency may issue a permit with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: Cruz Construction Inc. (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Oct 14, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments must be received on or before 5:00 PM on October 14, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

What to include

Comments must be in writing and received by the deadline to be considered. Refer to LAS 36256 (Cruz Construction Inc). Questions can go to Travis Jensen by phone, fax or email. Documents can be viewed at https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm. People with disabilities who need help to comment can contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services.

Contact

Travis Jensen
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
travis.jensen@alaska.gov
(907)269-8556; Fax: (907) 269-8913
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Sep 30, 2026: Notice published
Oct 1, 2026: Proposed start date of permit
Oct 14, 2026: Written comment deadline (5:00 PM)
Sep 30, 2031: Proposed end date of permit

Original notice text

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LAS 36256 CRUZ CONSTRUCTION INC Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southcentral Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: CRUZ CONSTRUCTION INC PROJECT NAME: LAS 36256 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Within the tributary known as Steamboat Slough directly east of Bethel, Alaska on the Kuskokwim River. At approximately, 60.786750, -161.697611 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 14 of Township 008N, Range 071W, Seward Meridian. REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The applicant, Cruz Construction, has requested a five-year land use permit for seasonal winter storage of a steel-hulled, unmanned tank barge measuring 150 feet in length, 48 feet in breadth, and 9.6 feet in depth during the annual non-operational winter period before returning to service each spring. The vessels will not be used for cargo operations, fueling, maintenance activities, or occupancy while in storage. PROPOSED DATES OF USE: Start: October 1, 2026 End: September 30, 2031 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 14, 2026 The public is invited to comment on this activity. The purpose of this notice is to gather input before a decision is made on this activity. To ensure consideration, written comments must be received by the Division of Mining, Land and Water at the Southcentral Regional Land Office, 550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C, Anchorage, AK 99501-3577 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity should be directed to Travis Jensen, Telephone: (907)269-8556; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: travis.jensen@alaska.gov. After review and adjudication, we may issue an authorization with stipulations for the activity. The activity may be modified during the review and adjudication process. To view documents digitally please visit the Online Public Notice webpage at: https://dnr.alaska.gov/commis/pic/pubnotfrm DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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.