ADL 109423: Preliminary Decision of Tideland Lease for Goldbelt Cruise Ship Dock in Juneau, Alaska

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has made a preliminary decision to lease about 152 acres of state-owned tide and submerged land on the northwestern shore of Douglas Island, about 9.32 miles west of downtown Juneau, to Goldbelt, Inc. for 25 years. Goldbelt plans to build and run two new cruise ship berths, small ship docks, a tour boat return dock, a private small boat harbor and a small boat launch. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026, and only people who comment in writing will have the right to appeal the final decision.

Why was this notice issued?

In accordance with Alaska Statute (AS) 38.05.035, DNR's Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) has issued a preliminary decision to authorize a tideland lease (ADL 109423) to Goldbelt, Inc. Separately, the notice says it will be posted on the Alaska Public Notice System website for 30 calendar days, during which the public may submit written comments. No statute is cited for this notice and comment period.

What action is being taken?

DMLW is proposing to grant Goldbelt, Inc. a 25-year lease for about 152 acres of state-owned tide and submerged land in Stephen's Passage on the northwestern shore of Douglas Island. After the comment deadline, DNR will consider all timely written comments and may change the decision. If significant changes are needed, more public notice will be given; if not, the decision will be issued as a final decision after any minor changes.

Who is involved: Goldbelt, Inc. (applicant); adjacent landowners

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 23, 2026 15 days from today.

“Written comments must be received by DNR no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Mail DNR, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeastern Regional Office, 400 Willoughby Avenue, P.O. Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020
Fax 907-269-8904
Email melissa.allen@alaska.gov

What to include

Comments must be in writing. Include your mailing address and telephone contact. Refer to lease ADL 109423. To have the right to appeal the final decision, you must comment in writing before the deadline; people who do not submit written comments during the comment period have no legal right to appeal. Commenters' names and comments will be part of the public record. A copy of the final decision and appeal instructions will be sent to everyone who comments.

Contact

Melissa Allen
Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeastern Regional Office
melissa.allen@alaska.gov
400 Willoughby Avenue, P.O. Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 23, 2026: Notice of preliminary decision published; 30-day comment period begins
Nov 23, 2026: Written comments due by 5:00 p.m.; notice posted through this date

Original notice text

ALASKA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES NOTICE OF PRELIMINARY DECISION FOR LEASE ADL 109423 Goldbelt, Inc. In accordance with AS 38.05.035, the Division of Mining, Land and Water (DMLW) has issued a preliminary decision to authorize a 25-year lease to Goldbelt, Inc. (“Applicant”) for approximately 152 acres of state-owned tide and submerged land on the northwestern shore of Douglas Island in Stephen’s Passage, approximately 9.32 miles west of downtown Juneau, Alaska. The applicant plans to construct and operate two new cruise ship berths, associated small ship docks, a tour boat return dock, a private small boat harbor, and a small boat launch. Public notice of this preliminary written decision will be posted on the Alaska Public Notice System website for 30 calendar days. The public may provide written comments to DMLW during that time. Additionally, notice of this preliminary decision will be given to adjacent landowners. The Juneau post office will also be requested to post the notice of this preliminary decision. The public is invited to comment on this preliminary decision. Written comments must be received by DNR no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 23, 2026. All comments must be submitted to: DNR, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southeastern Regional Office by mail at 400 Willoughby Avenue, P.O. Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020, by fax at 907-269-8904, or by electronic mail to melissa.allen@alaska.gov in order to ensure consideration. Please include your mailing address and telephone contact. In order to establish appeal rights regarding this decision, you are required by law to meaningfully participate in the decision process by commenting on the decision, in writing, prior to the comment deadline. Following the deadline, all timely written comments will be considered, and DNR may modify this decision based on public comments received. The names of commenters and comments received will be part of the public record. If DNR determines that public comments in response to this notice indicate the need for significant changes to the decision, additional public notice will be given. If no significant changes are required, the preliminary decision, after any necessary minor changes, will be issued as a final decision. A copy of the final decision, along with instructions on filing an appeal, will be sent to all persons who comment on the preliminary decision. Persons who do not submit written comments during the comment period will have no legal right to appeal the final decision. The Division of Mining, Land and Water reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication. Post through: November 23, 2026

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.