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:                   
JADE Energy LLC
P.O. Box 112212
Anchorage, AK 99511-2212

Proposed Activity:      
Review of a new plan 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 the JADE Energy Exploration/Appraisal Program.  JADE Energy LLC will be operating a hydrocarbon exploration program within the Point Thompson Unit located aproximately 60 miles to the east of Prudhoe Bay.  JADE Energy LLC proposes to address a winter response scenario using a response planning standard volume of 5,500 barrels per day for 15 days, to total 82,500 barrels.

Location:                     
ADL 343112, Point Thompson Unit, North Slope Alaska.

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-5253

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Colin Taylor, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, Fairbanks, AK 99709, 907-451-2327 (phone), 907-451-2362(fax), or colin.taylor@alaska.gov 

The public comment period for this application begins on July 11, 2019 and ends on August 9, 2019. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on August 9, 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 610 University Ave., Fairbanks, AK 99709; 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 July 26, 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 July 31, 2019 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.