Notice of Final Finding Decision: ADL 104374 - Misty Fjords LLC

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made a final decision to give Misty Fjords LLC a 25-year lease. The lease lets the company keep using a gangway, dock and gear floats for access and storage at a private, seasonal lodge in Boca de Quadra, Mink Bay, near Ketchikan. The public comment period is over. Only eligible people who commented earlier may appeal.

Why was this notice issued?

DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) signed and issued a Final Finding and Decision (FFD) on lease application ADL 104374. This notice announces that the decision was issued. It is not asking for public comment.

What action is being taken?

DMLW issued a Final Finding and Decision approving a 25-year lease to Misty Fjords LLC. The lease covers the continued use of a gangway, dock and gear floats for access and storage for a private, seasonal lodge in Boca de Quadra, Mink Bay, Alaska.

Who is involved: Misty Fjords LLC

How can the public respond?

“Any appeal must be received within twenty (20) calendar days after issuance of this decision (11 AAC 02.040). The notice does not state the issuance date. Check the signed FFD attachment for that date.”

Ways to respond

Mail DNR Commissioner’s Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
In person Hand-deliver to DNR Commissioner’s Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Fax (907)-269-8918
Email dnr.appeals@alaska.gov

What to include

This is not a public comment opportunity. Only an eligible person who is affected by this decision and who gave timely written comment or public hearing testimony to the department may appeal. Appeals go to the DNR Commissioner under AS 44.37.011 and 11 AAC 02. Each appeal must include the $200 fee set under 11 AAC 05.160(d)(1)(F). You must appeal to the Commissioner first before going to superior court. A copy of 11 AAC 02 is available at https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/pdf/DNR-11-AAC-02.pdf. Refer to case number ADL 104374.

Contact

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water (appeals to the DNR Commissioner’s Office)
dnr.appeals@alaska.gov
DNR Commissioner’s Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 22, 2026: Notice of Final Decision published

Original notice text

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NOTICE OF FINAL DECISION ADL 104374 Misty Fjords LLC We are NOT soliciting public comment on this posting. It provides notice that a decision was signed and issued only. The Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) has issued a Final Finding and Decision (FFD) for a 25-year lease to Misty Fjords LLC for the continued use of a gangway, dock, and gear floats for access and storage for a private, seasonal lodge in Boca de Quadra, Mink Bay, Alaska. Please see the FFD and associated documents in the attachments below. An eligible person affected by this decision, and who provided timely written comment or public hearing testimony to the department, may appeal the decision to the DNR Commissioner per AS 44.37.011 and 11 AAC 02. Any appeal must be received within twenty (20) calendar days after issuance of this decision under 11 AAC 02.040. An eligible person must first appeal a decision to the Commissioner before seeking relief in superior court. The Alaska Court System establishes its own rules for timely appealing final administrative orders and decisions of the department. Appeals may be mailed or hand-delivered to the DNR Commissioner’s Office, 550 W. 7th Avenue, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska, 99501; or faxed to (907)-269-8918; or sent by electronic mail to dnr.appeals@alaska.gov. Appeals must be accompanied by the fee established in 11 AAC 05.160(d)(1)(F), which has been set at $200 under the provisions of 11 AAC 05.160 (a)-(b). A copy of 11 AAC 02 is available on the department’s website at https://dnr.alaska.gov/mlw/pdf/DNR-11-AAC-02.pdf. The Division of Mining, Land and Water reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.

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.