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 follows:
Applicant:
Cook Inlet Tug & Barge
188 W. Northern Lights Blvd. #1020
Anchorage, AK 99503
Proposed Activity:
Review of a new plan 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 Cook Inlet Tug & Barge, transporting petroleum products within State waters. Maximum cargo capacity is 71,500 barrels.
Location:
Southeast, Prince William Sound, Cook Inlet, Kodiak, Bristol Bay, Aleutians, Western Alaska, Northwest Arctic, Interior and the North Slope Regions of Alaska
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 16-CP-5239
Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to John Harry, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, (907)269-7566
(phone), (907)269-7648 (fax), or john.harry@alaska.gov .
The public comment period for this application begins on August 26, 2016 and ends on September 26, 2016 Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on September 26, 2016. 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 and 213 Meals Avenue Room 17, Valdez. Please call (907) 269-7566 to schedule an appointment. The application package is also available electronically 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 September 26, 2016. 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 September 26, 2016 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.