The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue renewal Air Quality Control Operating Permit AQ0245TVP05 to the John M. Asplund Water Pollution Control Facility, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.
Applicant: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility (AWWU) 3000 Arctic Boulevard, Anchorage, AK 99503
Location: 2300 Hutson Drive, Anchorage, AK 99502
Activity: The John M. Asplund Water Pollution Control Facility treats wastewater.
Application: AWWU submitted the application on December 14, 2021.
Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 12.9 tons PM, 73.2 tons NOx, 1.1 tons SO 2 , 173.5 tons CO, and 14.9 tons VOCs. The total annual emissions of regulated air pollutants is 275.6 tons.
ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Water Pollution Control Facility.
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. 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 Claire Fishwick at 907-465-5066 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=c3UmQ 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 April 11, 2022.