PUBLIC NOTICE
LAS 32199
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:

APPLICANT: UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE

PROJECT NAME: LAS 32199

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Anan Bay in Ernest Sound near Wrangell Island.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 36, Township 65 South, Range 87 East, Copper River Meridian.

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: The US Forest Service has submitted an application to the Division of Mining Land and Water (DMLW) for a 5-year Land Use Permit requesting authorization for seasonal use of a floating facility on state-owned tide and submerged lands within Anan Bay. The dimensions of the main float are 35’ by 57’ which supports a two-bedroom house and is anchored with four anchors.  Adjacent to the main float is an 8’ by 25’ floating dock.

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: April 1, 2018
End: October 31, 2022

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: March 22, 2018

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 Southeast Regional Land Office, 400 Willoughby Avenue/PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020 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 Chris Carpeneti: Fax: (907) 465-3886 or e-mail: chris.carpeneti@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.

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources 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 TTY at (907) 269-8411.

The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.