An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.03 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation.  The details are as follow:

Applicant:                 
Naknek Electric Association
P.O. Box 118
Naknek, AK  99633

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 Naknek Electric Power Plant.  The power plant provides electricity to Naknek, South Naknek, and King Salmon. The power plant and related fuel storage tanks are located on approximately five acres within the Bristol Bay Borough. The tank farm has a total capacity of 2,237,375 gallons and primarily stores diesel fuel, and a small quantity of lube oil.

Location:                   
1 School Road, Naknek, AK  99633

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-2179

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Cynthia Kirkham, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK  99501, (907) 334-5940 (phone), (907) 269-7687 (fax), or cynthia.kirkham@alaska.gov. 

The public comment period for this application begins on June 12, 2017 and ends on July 11, 2017. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on July 11, 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 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK  99501 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 June 27, 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 June 30, 2017 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.