Public Notice (PN) Date: February 24, 2021 PN Reference Number: POA-2012-00919
PN Expiration Date: March 11, 2021 Waterway: Sagavanirktok River
Any applicant for a federal license or permit to conduct an activity that might result in a discharge into navigable waters, in accordance with Section 401 of the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 1977 (PL95-217), also must apply for and obtain certification from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation that the discharge will comply with the CWA, the Alaska Water Quality Standards, and other applicable State laws.
Notice is hereby given that a request for a CWA §401 Water Quality Certification of a Department of the Army Permit application, Corps of Engineers’ Reference Number POA-2012-00919, Sagavanirktok River, has been received for the discharge of dredged and/or fill materials into waters of the United States (WOUS), including wetlands, as described below and shown on the enclosed project figures/drawings. The public notice and related project figures/drawings are also accessible from the DEC website at http://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/.
Any person desiring to comment on the project with respect to water quality, may submit comments electronically via the DEC public notice site (preferred method) at http://water.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=duh8b
Alternatively, you may direct written comments or requests for public hearing via email or mail to the address listed above by the Public Notice expiration date. All comments submitted via mail or email should include the PN reference number listed above in the subject heading. Mailed comments must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice.
Applicant: Norgasco, 4341 B St #306, Anchorage, Alaska 99507, Lauren Latchem, Engineer, 907-562-5520, Lauren@Norgasco.com
Project Name: Norgasco Pad Expansion
Location: The proposed activity is located within Section 8, T. 10 N., R. 15 E., Umiat Meridian; Latitude 70.235869° N., Longitude -148.385758° W.; in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska.
Purpose: The applicant’s stated purpose is to develop the north slope site in order to grow as needed to provide adequate support of the service areas as the surrounding fields develop.
Project Description: The proposed project would expand the existing gravel pad. The applicant proposes placement of approximately 20,000 cubic yards (CY) of material into 3.2 acres of WOUS, including wetlands, to expand the pad. Geotextile fabric would be used prior to gravel placement to minimize cross-media environmental impacts.
After reviewing the application, the Department may certify there is reasonable assurance the activity, and any discharge that might result, will comply with the CWA, the Alaska Water Quality Standards, and other applicable State laws. The Department also may deny or waive certification.
The permit application and associated documents are available for review. For inquires or to request copies of the documents, contact dec-401cert@alaska.gov, or call 907-269-6285.
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