Description
The State of Alaska DNR is seeking public comment on Brice Marine’s application to store a single 115‑ft × 40‑ft freight‑deck barge over the winter months in Steamboat Slough, east of Bethel, Alaska. The barge will remain inactive (no cargo, fueling, maintenance, or occupancy) from October 1 2026 through September 30 2026, with the possibility of a multi‑year term extending to 2031. The applicant must provide a topographic map, pay a non‑refundable fee, and comply with supplemental questionnaires for state‑owned waters. The public comment period closes on October 23 2026.
• Location: Steamboat Slough (60.786683, ‑161.697708), Kuskokwim River, Bethel region.
• Activity: Seasonal winter storage of one freight‑deck barge; no operational use during storage.
• Duration: Up to 5 years (2026‑2031) with 210 days of site use per year.
• Required documents: Application fee, topographic/aerial map, supplemental questionnaires, environmental compliance statements.
• Contact for questions/comments: Heather Heiken, (907) 269‑8568, [email protected].
• Deadline for public comments: October 23 2026.