The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has determined that the permit applications for operation of a Class III Municipal Solid Waste Landfill, listed below, are complete. ADEC is proposing to issue a solid waste permit for each facility.
| PERMIT#: | SW3A193-24 | SW3A192-24 |
| OWNER/OPERATOR | Newtok Village Council | Native Village of Kongiganak |
| LOCATION: | Mertarvik – New landfill 0.9 miles southwest of the community, within Section 24, Township 010N, Range 087W, Seward meridian. | Kongiganak – Existing landfill at the end of a 1.5 mile boardwalk, NW of the community, within Section 31, Township 002S, Range 079W, Seward meridian. |
| PROJECT DESCRIPTION: | The landfill will serve the 388 residents of Mertarvik that will be relocated from Newtok. The 9.4-acre, fenced site will include a burn unit, separate disposal cells for municipal waste, septage, and animal carcasses, and salvage and storage areas. | The landfill serves the 503 residents of Kongiganak. The 7-acre site includes a burn unit for waste volume reduction and solid waste disposal cells. |
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
ADEC is seeking comment regarding the proposed permits only. Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments relevant to the proposed permits to ADEC. Written comments will be included in the record if received before 5:00 p.m. on January 28, 2019.
To request additional information regarding the permit applications or to submit written comments, contact:
Melinna Faw, ADEC Solid Waste Program
555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Ph: (907) 269-7642 Fax: (907) 269-7510
melinna.faw@alaska.gov
The ADEC 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 process, please contact Theresa Zimmerman at (907) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
s/b Lori Aldrich, Solid Waste Regional Program Manager