State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Southcentral Regional Land Office
550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900C
Anchorage, AK 99501-3577
ADL 234006
Aquatic Farmsite Lease
Kelp Blue 49
Sea Otter Sound
(USGS Quad Map Craig D-5)
Public and Agency Notice
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945
Subject to AS 38.05.083, the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a 10-year lease to Kelp Blue 49 for 121.89 acres, more or less, of state-owned tide and submerged lands for the operation of an aquatic farmsite for the purpose of cultivating giant kelp. The location of the project area is further described as being within the SE1/4 of Section 5, NE1/4 of Section 8, and W1/2 of Section 9, Township 70 South, Range 78 East, Copper River Meridian, within Sea Otter Sound, approximately 11.59 miles southwest of the city of Naukati Bay, Alaska.
This public notice has been extended at the request of agencies. A copy of the decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx or is available in hardcopy upon request. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Brent Reynolds at (907) 269-8567 or by e-mail at brent.reynolds@alaska.gov or by fax to (907) 269-8913. All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before May 24, 2023. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this comment period.
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