An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation. The details are as follow:
Applicant:
Petro Star, Inc.
3900 C Street, Suite 802
Anchorage, AK 99503-5966
Proposed Activity:
Review of a plan renewal application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan that is required to commit adequate resources to meet all planning requirements for prevention and response for a realistic maximum discharge from the operations of Petro Star North Pole Refinery. Regulated operations include storage of crude and refined oils. The petroleum products stored at the facility are largely asphalt oil, crude oil, diesel, Jet A, JP-4, and kerosene. This facility has a capacity of 4,657,800 gallons.
Location:
1200 H & H Lane, North Pole, AK 99705
Potential Results:
A potential risk exists of oil spills entering the lands or waters of the state as a result of this operation.
Activity identified as: State Contingency Plan Number 17-CP-3112
Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Patrik Sartz, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709, 907-451-2126 (phone), 907-451-2362 (fax), or Patrik.Sartz@alaska.gov .
The public comment period for this application begins on April 11, 2017 and ends on May 10, 2017. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on May 10, 2017. It is the responsibility of the commenter to verify that facsimile and email submissions are received by the deadline. An additional comment period may be provided in accordance with 18 AAC 75.455(d).
Copies of the application package are available for public review at the following locations: the department's office at 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709; and the department’s website at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview .
The department will hold a public hearing on the plan application if it determines that good cause exists. Residents in the affected area or the governing body of an affected municipality may request a public hearing by writing to the Department of Environmental Conservation, at the above address prior to April 25, 2017. The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Natalie Wolfe at (907) 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to May 1, 2017 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.