NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
LAS 33295, LAS 33299, LAS 33301, LAS 33304, LAS 33306, LAS 33307, LAS 33308
NATIVE CONSERVANCY

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Department of Natural Resources Southcentral Regional Land Office has received seven applications for the following:

APPLICANT: Native Conservancy

PROJECT NAME: LAS 33295, LAS 33299, LAS 33301, LAS 33304, LAS 33306, LAS 33307, LAS 33308

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION and LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Seven aquatic sites throughout Prince William Sound:

• Simpson Bay (LAS 33295) – NE1/4 Sec 24, T14S, R4W, CRM

• Sheep Bay (LAS 33299) – SW1/4 Sec 6, T14S, R4W, CRM
• Port Gravina (LAS 33301) – NE1/4 Sec 11, T14S, R6W, CRM
• Foxfarm Bay (LAS 33304) – SW1/4 Sec 30, T2S, R8E, SM
• Latouche Passage (LAS 33306) – SE1/4 Sec 13, T2S, R8E, SM
• Nelson Bay (LAS 33307) – SW1/4 Sec 22, T14S, R3W, CRM
• Tatitlek Narrows, Bligh Island (LAS 33308) - NW1/4 Sec 8, T12S, R8W, CRM

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: As part of a pilot research study on kelp growth, the applicant is requesting the use of state-owned tidelands for the placement of seven 1-acre aquatic array sites at different locations throughout Prince William Sound. Each site will use a submerged longline kelp grow-out system with the approximate dimensions of 130-feet wide by 335-feet long. The sites will be operational with regular monitoring from mid-September through mid-May, while the anchors, buoys, and related tackle will remain in place year-round until the project is complete.

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: August 1, 2020
End: July 31, 2025

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: Friday, July 10, 2020

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 or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to John Forbes, Telephone: (907)269-8568; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: john.forbes@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.

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.