PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

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: Delta Western, LLC.
                 P.O. Box 230428
                 Anchorage, AK 99523

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 Delta Western Alaska Barge Operations. Delta Western, LLC. intends to transport petroleum products through waters of the State of Alaska using tank barges with a cargo capacity of up to 85,000 barrels.

Location: Statewide

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-5204

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Cynthia Kirkham, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova St, Anchorage AK, 99501, 907-334-5940 (phone), 907-269-7687 (fax), or cynthia.kirkham@alaska.gov. 

The public comment period for this application begins on November 12, 2020 and ends on December 11, 2020. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on December 11, 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 St, 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 November 27, 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 Garrett Odom at (907) 465-3945 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to December 2, 2020 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.