An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation.  The details are as follow:

Applicant:                  
Delta Western, Inc.
PO Box 79018
Seattle, WA  98119  

Proposed Activity:      
Review of a plan renewal 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 Delta Western, Inc., Yakutat Bulk Plant. The tank farm has a capacity of 1,035,094 gallons. The petroleum products at this tank farm consist of Diesel Fuel, Unleaded Gasoline, Aviation Fuels and lubricating oils.  

Location:                    
742 Ocean Cape Road Yakutat, AK  99689

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 17-CP-1019

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Krista Garrett, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, P.O. Box 11800, Juneau, Alaska 99811, 907-465-5378 (phone), 907-465-5245 (fax), or krista.garrettl@alaska.gov . 

The public comment period for this application begins on August 14, 2017 and ends on September 12, 2017. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on September 12, 2017.  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 410 Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, Alaska 99801; and the department’s website 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 August 29, 2017.  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 1, 2017 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.