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:
Alaska Tanker Company, LLC
15400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Suite A400
Beaverton, OR 97006
Plan No. 16-CP-4039
BP Oil Shipping Company, USA
c/o BP Exploration (Alaska), Inc.
P.O. Box 196612
Anchorage, AK 99519-6612
Plan No. 16-CP-5192
Chevron Shipping Company, LLC
6001 Bollinger Canyon Road
San Ramon, CA 94583
Plan No. 16-CP-4044
Polar Tankers, Inc.
PO Box 2197, SP1-13-N105
Houston, TX 77252
Plan No. 16-CP-4038
Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC
851 Coho Way, Suite 205
Bellingham, WA 98225
Plan No. 16-CP-4046
Andeavor LLC.
54741 Energy Way
Kenai, AK 99611
Plan No. 16-CP-2222
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 the applicants above. The applicants conduct oil transfer operations using tank vessels that transport crude oil from the Valdez Marine Terminal (commonly known as TAPS trade vessels). The shipping vessels will carry a maximum of 1,300,351 barrels of crude oil while in State waters.
Location:
Prince William Sound, Alaska
Potential Results:
A potential risk exists of oil spills entering the lands or waters of the state as a result of this operation.
Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Anna Carey, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 213 Meals Ave, #17, Valdez, Alaska, 99686, 907 835-4698 (phone), 907-835-2429 (fax), or anna.carey@alaska.gov
The public comment period for this application begins on October 2, 2019 and ends on November 1, 2019. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on November 1, 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 location: the department's office at 213 Meals Ave., Room 17, Valdez, Alaska; (907)835-4698; 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 October 18, 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 Kate Orozo at (907) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to October 23, 2019 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.