Description
The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources has issued a public notice that a 24‑ft open skiff (AK 3459C) located at the Seymour Lake public‑access ramp is considered derelict. The state will impound and destroy the vessel unless the owner or any party with a financial or security interest files a written demand for a pre‑impoundment hearing within 15 days of the notice (by October 10, 2026). A hearing, if requested, must occur within 10 business days of the demand. The hearing officer will decide if substantial evidence exists that the vessel is derelict; if so, the vessel will be impounded and disposed of under AS 30.30.055. Interested parties must contact Kyrstyn Kelly for questions or to request a hearing.
• Vessel: 24‑ft red and grey open skiff, unknown name, registration AK 3459C.
• Location: Seymour Lake public‑access ramp, Southcentral Region (Wasilla).
• Owner(s) on record: Cathy Moore and Nils Hviid.
• Deadline to request a pre‑impoundment hearing: 15 days after September 25, 2026 (≈ October 10, 2026).
• Hearing must be held within 10 business days of demand receipt.
• If the vessel is deemed derelict, the state will impound and destroy it.
• Contact for hearing requests: Kyrstyn Kelly, (907) 269‑8528, [email protected].