LAS 36268 - Brice Marine Barge Storage

What is this notice about?

Brice Marine has applied to the Alaska Department of Natural Resources to store one freight deck barge for the winter in Steamboat Slough, just east of Bethel on the Kuskokwim River. The barge would not be used for cargo, fueling, maintenance or living on while in storage. The public can send written comments until 5:00 PM on October 23, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

The Southcentral Regional Land Office received a land use application from Brice Marine (case number LAS 36268). Under Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.850, the state is asking for public input before deciding on the application.

What action is being taken?

The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) is reviewing a request for seasonal winter storage of one freight deck barge on state land or water in Steamboat Slough (Section 14, Township 8 North, Range 71 West, Seward Meridian; coordinates 60.786683, -161.697708). After review, the agency may issue an authorization with conditions (stipulations), and the activity may be changed during the review.

Who is involved: Brice Marine (applicant)

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 23, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“On or before 5:00 PM, October 23, 2026 (time zone not stated)”

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 must be received (not just sent) by the deadline. Refer to LAS 36268. Questions can be directed to Heather Heiken by phone (907)269-8568, fax (907) 269-8913, or email heather.heiken@alaska.gov. Application documents are available 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. Note: the notice lists an end date of use (September 30, 2026) that is earlier than the start date (October 1, 2026).

Contact

Heather Heiken
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office
heather.heiken@alaska.gov
(907)269-8568
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

Oct 1, 2026: Proposed start date of barge storage
Oct 23, 2026: Deadline for written comments (5:00 PM)
Sep 30, 2026: Proposed end date of use as written in the notice (appears earlier than the start date)

Original notice text

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION LAS 36268 Brice Marine Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southcentral Regional Land Office has received an application for the following: APPLICANT: Brice Marine PROJECT NAME: LAS 36268 GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Within the tributary known as Steamboat Slough directly east of Bethel, Alaska on the Kuskokwim River, specifically 60.786683, -161.697708. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 14 of Township 8 North, Range 71 West, Seward Meridian REQUESTED ACTIVITY: Seasonal winter storage of one (1) freight deck barge 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, 2026 DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: October 23, 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 Heather Heiken, Telephone: (907)269-8568; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: heather.heiken@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.