LAS 36190 - Vitus Marine LLC

The State of Alaska’s Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on an application by Vitus Energy, LLC (operating as Vitus Marine LLC) to use state land for seasonal winter storage of two marine barges and one tug boat. The storage will occur on the Kuskokwim River’s Steamboat Slough near Bethel from October 1 2026 through September 30 2031 (approximately five years). No cargo handling, fueling, or maintenance will take place during storage; the vessels will remain stationary and the site will be partially restricted to authorized personnel. Applicants must submit a land‑use permit application, supplemental questionnaires, maps, and non‑refundable fees. The public may submit comments by September 15 2026. • Location: Steamboat Slough, east of Bethel, Alaska (60.785348, ‑161.701864) • Activity: Seasonal winter storage of two barges (≈80 ft & ≈155 ft) and one tug (≈60 ft) • Duration: 5‑year term (Oct 2026 – Sep 2031) • No new construction; existing shoreline used, limited public access • Required permits, fees, performance guaranty, and environmental safeguards (fuel/ oil spill plans) • Public comment deadline: Sep 15 2026