ADL 107092, Proposed Aquatic Farm Lease Amendment, Tom Carruth dba Alaska Shellfish, Revillagigedo Channel

State of AlaskaDepartment of Natural Resources Division of Mining, Land & WaterSouthcentral Regional Land Office550 W. 7th Ave., Suite 900CAnchorage, AK 99501-3577ADL 107092Aquatic Farmsite Lease Amendment No. 3Tom Carruth dba Alaska ShellfishRevillagigedo Channel, Southeast Alaska(USGS Quad Map Ketchikan A-4)Public and Agency NoticePursuant to AS 38.05.945Pursuant to AS 38.05.083, the Southcentral Regional Land Office (SCRO) has made a Preliminary Decision to amend a 10-year lease to Tom Carruth dba Alaska Shellfish to add year-round oyster gear to the existing 2.75-acre geoduck cultivation parcel to accommodate the cultivation of new species including Pacific oysters, cockles, and littleneck clams. The location of the project area is further described as being within the NW1/4 of Section 22, Township 77 South, Range 95 East, Copper River Meridian, within an unnamed cove south of Point Sykes in Revillagigedo Channel, approximately 25 miles southeast of Ketchikan, Alaska.The public and agencies are invited to review and comment on this proposed project. Questions concerning how to comment should be directed to Jen Kopnicky at (907) 269-8618 or by e-mail at jen.kopnicky@alaska.gov 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 11:59PM on December 18, 2025. To be eligible to appeal DNR’s Final Decision, under AS 38.05.035(i)-(m), a person must have submitted written comments during this 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 PD may call Relay Alaska at 711 or 1-800-770-8973 for assistance at no cost.DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication