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04/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2024 11:01

LAS 35008- Oregon State University Net Pen Research Project- Sitka, Alaska

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LAS 35008- Oregon State University Net Pen Research Project- Sitka, Alaska

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

LAS 35008

OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

Subject to AS 38.05.850, the Southeast Regional Land Office has received an application for the following:

APPLICANT: OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY

PROJECT NAME: LAS 35008

GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION:

Submerged lands off Harris Island in Sitka, Alaska

LEGAL DESCRIPTION:

Section 8, Township 56 South, Range 64 East, Copper River Meridian

REQUESTED ACTIVITY:

Oregon State University is requesting authorization to conduct a research experiment using six (6) submerged net pens (25-40 feet deep) in state owned and managed waters for a 4-month experiment from June through September 2024. The net pens are 16.5 ft by 16.5 feet and 4 feet tall. The net pens will be secured to the submerged lands by using anchor bolts and epoxy, concrete blocks, and lead line or chain. Once the project is completed, all structures and anchors will be removed. If the experiment is successful and funds allow, the net pens will redeploy, this time from June 2025 through September of 2026 (1.5 years).

PROPOSED DATES OF USE:

Start: June 2024

End: September 2026

DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS: May 14, 2024

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 Southeast Regional Land Office, 400 Willoughby Avenue/PO Box 111020, Juneau, AK 99811-1020 on or before 5:00 PM on the date noted above. Questions concerning this activity or requests to view the full application packet should be directed to Muriel Walatka, Telephone: (907) 465-3937; Fax: (907) 500-9011 or e-mail: [email protected].

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. DNR-DMLW complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services or special modifications to comment should contact Alaska Relay at 711 or 800-770-8973 for TTY services. The DMLW reserves the right to waive technical defects in this notice.

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Created 4/29/2024 8:41:17 AM by mhwalatka
Modified 4/29/2024 8:41:52 AM by mhwalatka

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Department: Natural Resources
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Sitka, Statewide
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Publish Date: 4/29/2024
Archive Date: 5/15/2024
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