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:
Emulsion Products Company
801 E. 100th Ave
Anchorage, AK 99515
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 Emulsion Products Company. Emulsion Products Company produces asphalt and other products used for construction projects.
Location:
2500 Holland Aviation Street, North Pole AK 99705
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 15-CP-5156
Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so in writing to Scott Joyce, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 610 University Ave, Fairbanks, AK 99709, 907-451-2107 (phone), 907-451-2362 (fax), or scott.joyce@alaska.gov
The public comment period for this application begins on 12/14/2020 and ends on 01/14/2021. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 5:00 pm on 01/14/2021. 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; 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 01/14/2021]. 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) 465-6171 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to 01/14/2021 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.