PUBLIC NOTICE
March 17, 2021
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is seeking comments on the updated Consolidated Assessment and Listing Methodology (CALM) and Pathogens Listing Methodology used in the Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report. The listing methodologies provide guidance DEC uses to evaluate waters against Alaska Water Quality Standards. This guidance defines minimum data requirements and data evaluation methods used to complete waterbody impairment or attainment determinations to satisfy Integrated Report reporting requirements. The CALM and Pathogens Listing Methodologies are updated periodically as needed.
THE DEADLINE FOR COMMENTS IS 11:59 PM AKST April 18, 2021.
We encourage you to comment electronically via our public notice site at https://water.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=eaQZD. Written comments will also be accepted, submit to:
Amber Bethe
555 Cordova Street
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
amber.bethe@alaska.gov
Phone: 907-269-7955
Fax: 907-334-2415
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Brian Blessington at (907) 269-6272 not later than March 31, 2021 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.