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:                 
Crowley Petroleum Distribution
201 Arctic Slope Ave.
Anchorage, AK 99518

Proposed Activity:
Review of a major amendment 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 CPD Anchorage Facility. The preparation of an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, supported by adequate resources, which demonstrates the applicant's ability to plan to contain, control and clean up an oil discharge from the Crowley Petroleum Distribution Anchorage Bulk Fuel Storage Facility.  This facility has a capacity of 1,117,832 gallons; its petroleum products are Jet Fuel, with the potential to store ultra-low sulfur diesel and unleaded gasoline.

Location:                   
459 West Bluff Rd., Anchorage, AK 99501

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 13-CP-2004

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) 269-7687 (fax), or john.harry@alaska.gov . 

The public comment period for this application begins on August 27, 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 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.