Notice of Administrative Decision: ADL 105898- Couverden Island, Alaska; Swanson Harbor Float; ILMA Application for Existing Dock

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has issued an Interagency Land Management Assignment (ILMA) to the Alaska Department of Fish & Game for the continued operation and maintenance of a 12‑by‑150‑foot moorage refuge float at Swanson Harbor, near Couverden Island. The assignment covers approximately 0.86 acres of state‑owned submerged land and is authorized for a 30‑year term, with land‑use fees waived. The float provides safe passage for recreational boaters and anglers between Lynn Canal and Icy Strait. No additional environmental constraints are noted, and the applicant must rehabilitate the site upon termination. The decision is effective immediately, and the authorization may be inspected by DNR at its discretion. • Location: ~21 mi west of Juneau, Alaska, on state‑owned tidelands (ATS 1486). • Size: 0.86 acres; dock dimensions 12 ft × 150 ft. • Term: 30 years from effective date, with possible renewal at DNR discretion. • Fees: Waived under 11 AAC 05.020(b). • Purpose: Public safety and recreation – maintains a floating dock for anglers and sight‑seers. • Environmental impact: Minimal; no fuel storage on site. • Oversight: Periodic DNR inspections; compliance with state statutes and the Northern Southeast Area Plan.