APPLICANT: RODNEY J SCHUH

PROJECT NAME: LAS 35799

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION: Located 25 miles west of Mount Veniaminof on the north bank of the Sandy River about 5 miles downstream of Sandy Lake.

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: SW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Township 46 South, Range 69 West, Section 9, Seward Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY: Applicant Rod Schuh is requesting a 5-year land-use permit for a seasonal hunting camp on state lands near Sandy Lake for the months of May then September through October. The camp would consist of one 24'x36' wood platform to facilitate one 12'x16' and two 10'x12' weather port structures. The wood platform will remain but all other materials will be cached on site when not in use. The permit would also allow for the use of two additional short-term portable camps in support of the base camp.

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:
Start: May 1, 2026
End: April 30, 2031

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: February 3, 2026

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 should be directed to Christian Gehman, Telephone: (907)269-6479; Fax: (907) 269-8913 or e-mail: christian.gehman@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.

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