The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has made a preliminary decision to approve UniSea, Inc.’s (UniSea’s) application for Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ0088MSS04 for their G1 Boiler Fuel Reallocation project.  

Applicant: UniSea, P.O. Box 97019, Redmond, WA  98073

Location: 88 Salmon Way, Dutch Harbor, AK  99692

Activity: UniSea’s application is classified under 18 AAC 50.508(6) for revising the terms and conditions of a Title I permit.

Emissions: This project will have an inconsequential effect on the oxides of nitrogen (NOx), coarse particulate matter (PM-10), and sulfur dioxide (SO₂) potential emissions. 

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 the Department’s Juneau office: 

ADEC Air Permits Program, 410 Willoughby Avenue, 2^nd floor, Juneau, AK 99811-1800.

For inquiries and copies of documents, you may contact Alan Schuler at alan.schuler@alaska.gov, or (623) 271-9028. 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 given that any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents by the close of the public comment period. Written comments will be included in the record if received by the close of the comment period. 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. 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 public process, please contact Natalie Wolfe at (907) 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 by the 15^th day of the public comment period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

Please direct your written comments pertaining to our preliminary permit decision to Alan Schuler by mail to ADEC/Air Permits Program, PO Box 111800, Juneau, AK 99811-1800; by fax to (907) 465-5129; or by email to alan.schuler@alaska.gov.  ADEC will accept comments on the proposed action through 4:30 p.m. on June 13^th, 2016.