LAS 36234 - Bowhead Transport

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (Division of Mining, Land & Water) has received an application from Bowhead Transport Company LLC to seasonally store two marine barges on a one‑acre site in Steamboat Slough, east of Bethel, Alaska. The storage would occur each winter from October 15 2026 through October 14 2031, with the barges remaining idle (no cargo, fueling, or maintenance) during the non‑operational period. The agency is seeking public comment and information on the proposed activity, with comments due by October 2 2026. No construction or operational work is required beyond the placement and removal of the barges each spring. • Location: Steamboat Slough, east of Bethel, AK (60.78583, ‑161.69971) • Activity: Seasonal winter storage of two marine barges (no cargo or maintenance) • Duration: 5‑year period (2026‑2031) • Public comment deadline: October 2 2026 • Contact: Travis Jensen, Division of Mining, Land & Water (phone (907) 269‑8556, email [email protected]) • No pre‑bid meeting or site visit required • This is a request for public input rather than a competitive procurement.