NOTICE OF PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF AN
ALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (APDES) AUTHORIZATION UNDER A GENERAL PERMIT TO DISCHARGE TO
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES
ADEC Contact:
Marie Klingman
610 University Avenue
Fairbanks, AK 99709
(907) 451-2101
marie.klingman@alaska.gov
Draft Modified Authorization to Discharge Under a General Permit – Public Notice Period:
Notice Start Date: September 28, 2017
Notice Expiration Date: October 27, 2107
Authorization No.: AKG380004
Proposed Modification:
The proposed modification authorizes an arsenic mixing zone for the Oooguruk Development Project Drinking Water Filtration plant. The mixing zone is described as a 164 foot radius semi-circle centered over the end of the outfall. Water quality criteria must be met at the boundary of the mixing zone. Monitoring for arsenic at the point of discharge to the Beaufort Sea is increased from twice per year to once per month.
The General Permit, Fact Sheet, and proposed modified authorization are available upon request or can be accessed at the ADEC web site: http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/wwdp/index.htm
Tentative Determination:
The ADEC has tentatively determined to modify an authorization to discharge under a general permit to the above listed applicant.
For inquiries or to request copies of documents, contact:
DEC Contact:
Marie Klingman
907-451-210
marie.klingman@alaska.gov
Public Comments:
Written comments on the proposed modified authorization to discharge under an APDES general permit must be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of this public notice. Please direct written comments to the attention of Marie Klingman at the address or email identified above. All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of comment on the permit condition(s) and the relevant facts upon which the comment is based. Comments of either support or concern which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Mailed comments must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice.
DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS:
October 27, 2017 at 5:00 p.m. Alaska Daylight Time
Administrative Record:
The APDES general permit, fact sheet, proposed authorization, and associated documents are available for public review at the DEC offices located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna, and Wasilla. Please contact the office of your choice to arrange for hard copies of the documents to be available for your review.
555 Cordova Street 610 University Avenue 410 Willoughby Ave #303
Anchorage, AK 99501 Fairbanks, AK 99709 Juneau, AK 99811
907-269-6285 907-451-2100 907-465-5300
43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road 1700 E Bogard Road #B
Soldotna, AK 99615 Suite #103
907-262-5210 Wasilla, AK 99654
907-376-1850
If you would like to see any additional supporting technical documents, contact Marie Klingman.
The documents are also accessible from the DEC website at:
http://www.dec.state.ak.us/water/wwdp/index.htm
Disability Reasonable Accommodation Notice
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 within 30 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.