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:                   
Crowley Fuels, LLC
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 Crowley Fuels Ketchikan Facility. This facility has a capacity of 1,041,417 gallons; its petroleum products are largely Aviation Gasoline, Super Unleaded Gasoline, Unleaded Gasoline and #1 and #2 Diesel. 

Location:                    
900 Stedman St. Ketchikan, AK 99901

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 15-CP-1010

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Brandi Adams, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 410 Willoughby Ave., Juneau, AK 99811, 907-465-5204 (phone), 907-465-5245 (fax), or brandi.adams@alaska.gov

The public comment period for this application begins on March 27, 2018 and ends on April 25, 2018. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on April 25, 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 410 Willoughby Ave., Juneau, AK 99811; 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 April 10, 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 15, 2018 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.