The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue Air Quality Control Operating Permit AQ1183TVP02 and Air Quality Minor Permit AQ1183MSS04 to Doyon Utilities, LLC, for the Fort Greely Real Estate Privatized Emission Units, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.
Applicant: Doyon Utilities, LLC
Mailing Address: PO Box 74040, Fairbanks, AK 99707
Location: Latitude: 63º 58’ N; Longitude: 145º 43’ W
Application: Doyon Utilities submitted an application for renewal of their operating permit on February 25, 2013 and an application for a minor permit on April 18, 2013 to revise terms and conditions of an existing permit
Activity: Doyon Utilities operates four oil-fired boilers, five diesel generator engines, and two pumps at the Fort Greely US Army Base.
Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 8.7 tons of Particulate Matter, 204.9 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 29.4 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, 48.5 tons of Carbon Monoxide, and 8.5 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. The total emissions of regulated air pollutants is 300 tons per year.
ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for this project under AS 46.14 and 18 AAC 50.
Available Information: Copies of the permit application, ADEC’s draft permit and technical analysis report (TAR) are available at ADEC’s offices at 619 East Ship Creek Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2617: (907) 269-7577.
For inquiries and copies of documents, you may contact Aaron Simpson at (907) 465-5123. The preliminary permit and TAR are also available at ADEC’s website at: http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/
Opportunity for Public Participation: Notice is also given that any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents within 30 days after the first publication date. ADEC will consider all comments received and make any changes ADEC finds beneficial or necessary to assure compliance with 18 AAC 50 or State Law. ADEC will issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the close of the public comment period. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists.
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 Deborah Pock at (907) 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 by the 15th day of this public comment period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
Please direct written statements or requests relevant to the proposed permit to Aaron Simpson at (907) 465-5123, by facsimile at (907) 465-5129 or send e-mail to aaron.simpson@alaska.gov. Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 5:00 p.m. Monday September 30, 2013.