The City of Valdez has applied to DEC for an aquatic pesticide use permit to apply pesticide to algae growing in recreational pond in Valdez.

The following project is proposed and is being reviewed by the appropriate regulatory programs. DEC requests comments from the public regarding the permit application.

Written Comments

Comments must be received no later than 11:59 pm Alaska Standard Time on February 22, 2023. To ensure that your comments are considered in relation to this application, please include the project name at the beginning of your comment. To be considered, comments must be submitted online to DEC at  https://eh.alaskadec.commentinput.com/?id=mV9WM or in writing to DEC:

• Rebecca Colvin, DEC Pesticide Program
• 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage AK 99501
• Fax: 907-269-7510
• Email: Rebecca.colvin@alaska.gov

Project Summary and Location

The City of Valdez has applied to DEC for an aquatic pesticide use permit to apply pesticide to algae growing in recreational pond in Valdez.

 The proposed pesticide is SureGuard SC, with EPA registration number 71368-114, with active ingredient flumioxazin.

 Treatment would occur between May and September throughout the duration of the permit.

Project Need

Filamentous algae forms thick mats on the surface of the water, which limits swimming and other recreation in the pond. Manual and mechanical control methods are ineffective or not practical for these plants.  

Permit Applicant

James Goudreau, City of Valdez Parks and Recreation Maintenance, 555 W Egan Dr, Valdez AK 99686

For Specific Information Regarding the Application Contact

Karin Hendrickson

DEC Pesticide Control Program

1700 E. Bogard Rd. #B103, Wasilla AK 99654

Email: karin.hendrickson@alaska.gov

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 Claire Fishwick at claire.fishwick@alaska.gov or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 15 days of this publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.