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:               
North American Fuel Corporation
21250 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 350
Torrance, CA 90503

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 North American Fuel Corporation (NAFCO).  NAFCO will transport refined fuel products via tank vessel within State of Alaska waters for transfer at the Port of Alaska and the Port of Nikiski.  The maximum fuel capacity for each vessel is 333,000 barrels or 13,986,000 gallons.

Location:                   
Cook Inlet

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 19-CP-5233

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Alyssa Murphy, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Suite 11, Soldotna, AK 99669, 907-262-3409 (phone), 907-262-2294 (fax), or alyssa.murphy@alaska.gov. 

The public comment period for this application begins on May 30, 2019 and ends on June 29, 2019. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on June 29, 2019.  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 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Suite 11, Soldotna, AK 99669; and the department’s website at: https://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 June 14, 2019.  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 prior to June 19, 2019 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.