# Alaska Online Public Notices #LAS 36268

Public comment on Brice Marine’s seasonal freight barge storage application

**Posted:** October 08, 2026
**Respond By:** October 24, 2026
**Identifier:** LAS 36268

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on Brice Marine’s application to seasonally store a freight deck barge in Steamboat Slough; this is a land-use authorization request, not a purchase opportunity.
- **Government buyer:** State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Mining, Land and Water, Southcentral Regional Land Office.
- **Applicant and named parties:** Brice Marine is the applicant, represented by Steve Glasman. The barge would be accessed by the tug *Dan McGrew*.
- **Requested activity:** Authorization to use up to 11 acres of state-owned waters at Steamboat Slough, east of Bethel, for seasonal winter storage of one existing 115-by-40-foot freight deck barge. A mooring buoy system is proposed.
  - The stored barge would not be used for cargo operations, fueling, maintenance, or occupancy.
- **Products and vendors:** No products are being purchased, and no OEMs or product part numbers are identified. The barge is existing equipment, not a procurement item.
- **Notable context:** The agency is reviewing the application and inviting public comments; authorization may include stipulations.

### Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has received Brice Marine’s application for seasonal winter storage of one freight deck barge in Steamboat Slough, directly east of Bethel, Alaska, on the Kuskokwim River. The barge is proposed to remain in storage during the winter non-operational period and will not be used for cargo operations, fueling, maintenance, or occupancy while stored. The notice invites public comment before a decision is made; written comments are due by 5:00 PM on October 23, 2026. The agency may issue an authorization with stipulations, and the activity may be modified during review.

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