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ADL 106834, Proposed Aquatic Farm Lease Amendment, Merrick Shellfish LLC, Krestof Sound, Sitka

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ADL 106834, Proposed Aquatic Farm Lease Amendment, Merrick Shellfish LLC, Krestof Sound, Sitka

State of Alaska
Department of Natural Resources
Division of Mining, Land & Water
Southcentral Regional Land Office
550 W. 7thAve., Suite 900C
Anchorage, AK 99501-3577

Public and Agency Notice: Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment
ADL 106834
Merrick Shellfish LLC
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945
Krestof Sound (USGS Quad Map Sitka A-5)

Subject to AS 38.05.083, the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to offer a lease amendment to Merrick Shellfish LLC for the purpose of adding 4.18 acres, more or less, to the existing 2-acre parcel and adding a work raft. The amended total acreage will be 6.18 acres, more or less, of state-owned tide and submerged lands. The location of the project area is further described as being within the SW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 54 South, Range 62 East, Copper River Meridian, within the Krestof Sound, approximately 14 miles northwest of Sitka, Alaska.

The public and agencies are invited to review and comment on this Preliminary Decision. A copy of the decision can be found at https://aws.state.ak.us/OnlinePublicNotices/default.aspx or is available in hardcopy upon request. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Emily Gettis at (907) 269-8567 or by e-mail at [email protected], or by fax to (907) 269-8913.

All comments must be received in writing at the above listed mailing address or e-mail on or before 11:59 PM on NOVEMBER 21, 2025. To be eligible to appeal DNR's Final Finding and Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this Preliminary Decision comment period.

The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, complies with Title II of the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with audio impairments that have questions concerning this Preliminary Decision may call Relay Alaska at 711 or (800) 770-8973 for assistance at no cost.

DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.

Attachments, History, Details

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  • 106834 Merrick Shellfish - Amendment App_Redacted 9.8.2025.pdf
  • 106834 Merrick Shellfish 2025 Amendment PD 10.23.25.pdf

Revision History

Created 10/23/2025 9:49:20 AM by emgettis
Modified 10/23/2025 9:50:41 AM by emgettis

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Publish Date: 10/23/2025
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