PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Missile Defense Agency
Fort Greely Missile Defense Complex
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) is providing notice under the “Fast-track Procedures” of 18 AAC 50.542(b) for the following air quality control minor permit application. A person who desires a 30-day public comment period for this permit application must make their request by 4:30 p.m. April 24, 2019 as described below.
Applicant: Missile Defense Agency (MDA),
5222 Martin Road
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898
Location: Latitude: 63.941802 N Longitude: 145.726704 W
Activity: MDA’s application is classified under 18 AAC 50.502(b) to install and operate a rock crusher with a rated capacity of at least 5 tons per hour. All material processing operations will be conducted under wet, saturated conditions.
Emissions: There will be an increase in potential fugitive emissions of: 33.9 tpy PM2.5, 33.9 tpy PM10, and 93.1 tpy PM.
Opportunity for Public Participation: Any interested person may request a public comment period on a draft permit for this project. If a comment period is requested, ADEC will develop a draft minor permit and issue a public notice announcing a separate comment period. During the comment period, interested persons would have the opportunity to present written statements relevant to the draft permit. ADEC would consider all comments received and make any changes ADEC finds beneficial or necessary to assure compliance with 18 AAC 50 or state law. The final decision to issue or deny the permit would be made after the close of the public comment period.
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 Theresa Zimmerman at 907-465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 no later than 10 days after this notice is posted to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
If ADEC does not receive a request for a public comment period, we will issue or deny the permit by May 3, 2019.
A person may request a public comment period in writing by letter, fax, or email. The request must be sent to Kathie Mulkey at ADEC Air Permit Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; FAX 907-269-7508; or kathie.mulkey@alaska.gov. ADEC must receive the request by 4:30 PM on April 24, 2019.