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 Aniak Bulk Fuel Facility
201 Arctic Slope Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99518-3033

Proposed Activity:      
Review of an 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, LLC Aniak Bulk Fuel Facility. Aniak Bulk Fuel Facility has (14) tanks in the upper tank farm, (9) bulk storage tanks, (3) dispensing tanks. (1) heating oil tank, and (1) tank out of service. The lower tank farm has (4) bulk storage tanks. The terminal has a combine capacity of storing 439,110 gallons of petroleum products; consisting of  diesel fuel, unleaded gasoline, aviation gasoline, heating fuel, and jet fuel.

Location:                    
Aniak, AK 99557

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 20-CP-5244

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Mark Sielaff, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-269-7532 (phone), 907-269-7687 (fax), or mark.sielaff@alaska.gov

The public comment period for this application begins on July 21, 2020 and ends on August 20, 2020. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on August 20, 2020.  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 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 August 5, 2020.  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 Orozco at (907) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to August 10, 2020 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.