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 follows:

Applicant:                   
Teck Alaska, Inc.
3105 Lakeshore Drive, Building A, Suite 101
Anchorage, AK 99517

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 Red Dog Operations. The plan covers aboveground storage tank operations for diesel storage at the Red Dog Port Site and Mine Site.  The Port Site tank farm has a capacity of 419,429 barrels and the Mine Site has a capacity of 65,686 barrels.     

Location:                    
T 25 N, R 24 W, Section 10 Kateel River Meridian, Kotzebue

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-3050

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Torri Huelskoetter, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-269-7536 (phone), 907-269-7687 (fax), or Victoria.Huelskoetter@alaska.gov  

The public comment period for this application begins on March 9, 2018 and ends on April 9, 2018. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on April 9, 2018.  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, AK 99501 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 March 26, 2018.  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 April 2, 2018 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.