Notice of Decision: ADL 104374 - ATS 1454 - Continued Use of Docks

The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources (Division of Mining, Land and Water) issued a Preliminary Decision to award a 25‑year non‑competitive tideland lease (ADL 104374) to Misty Fjords LLC for continued use of existing dock, gangway, and related structures at Mink Bay in Misty Fjords National Monument. The lease includes approximately 2.5 acres of tide‑ and submerged‑land, a second tract for two seasonal wooden floats and shore ties, and requires the lessee to maintain the infrastructure, submit performance guaranty ($10,134), maintain liability insurance, and comply with environmental and public‑access easement requirements. Annual lease fee is $1,300 pending appraisal; the lease may be sub‑leased with approval. Public comments were accepted until 10 Oct 2026. • 25‑year lease term for dock and gangway supporting a private seasonal lodge. • Lease area: ~2.5 acres in Misty Fjords National Monument, Ketchikan Gateway Borough. • Existing improvements (metal gangway, wooden dock, storage building) remain; new floats and shore ties requested. • Performance guaranty $10,134; annual lease fee $1,300 (subject to appraisal). • Must maintain public‑access easement (50 ft) and comply with wildlife, wastewater, and hazardous‑material regulations. • Sub‑leasing allowed with DMLW approval; lease may be assigned only with state consent.