The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue renewal Air Quality Control Operating Permit AQ1086TVP02 to the Eklutna Generation Station, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.
Applicant: Matanuska Electric Association (MEA) PO Box 2929, Palmer, AK 99645
Location: 28705 Dena’ina Elders Road , Chugiak, Alaska 99567
Activity: The Eklutna Generation Station is a 171-megawatt natural gas-powered power plant. The significant emission units are 10 generator engines, two black start engines, and two boilers.
Application: As required by 18 AAC 50, MEA applied for an operating permit for the Eklutna Generation Station. MEA submitted the application on December 14, 2020.
Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the facility are: 220.9 tons of particulate matter (PM-10), 188.1 tons of nitrogen oxides (NO X ), 21.0 tons of sulfur dioxide (SO 2 ), 207.3 tons of carbon monoxide (CO), and 155.8 tons of volatile organic compounds (VOC). The total potential emissions of regulated air contaminants is 793.1 tons per year.
ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Eklutna Generation Station.
Available Information: Copies of the permit application, ADEC’s draft operating permit and statement of basis are available at the following ADEC offices M–F from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
ADEC/Air Permit Program, 410 Willoughby, Juneau, AK 99801, 907-465-5100
ADEC/Air Permit Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, 907-269-7577
Opportunity for Public Participation: Any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents by the close of the public comment period. Written comments will be included in the record if received by close of the comment period. ADEC will consider all comments received and make any changes ADEC finds beneficial or necessary to assure compliance with 18 AAC 50 or state law. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists. ADEC will issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the close of the public comment period.
ADEC 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 Brian Blessington at 907-269-6272 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 15 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.
Comments relevant to the draft operating permit may be submitted electronically via ADEC’s public notice site at https://aq.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=gmr93 or to Kathie Mulkey by mail to 555 Cordova Street Anchorage, AK 99501, by fax to 907-269-7508 or send email to kathie.mulkey@alaska.gov . Comments must be received by close of public comment period at 11:59 PM on December 10, 2021.