An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation.  The details are as follow:

Applicant:                   
Andeavor LLC.
54741 Energy Way
Kenai, AK 99611
Plan No. 21-CP-2222

Alaska Tanker Company, LLC
15400 NW Greenbrier Parkway, Suite A400
Beaverton, OR  97006
Plan No. 21-CP-4039

Hilcorp North Slope, LLC
3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK  99503
Plan No. 21-CP-5192

Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC
851 Coho Way, Suite 205
Bellingham, WA 98225
Plan No. 21-CP-4046

Polar Tankers, Inc.
PO Box 2197, SP1-13-N105
Houston, TX 77252
Plan No. 21-CP-4038

Proposed Activity:      
Review of a major amendment application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan that is required to commit adequate resources to meet all planning requirements for prevention and response for a realistic maximum discharge from the operations of the applicants above. The applicants conduct oil transfer operations using tank vessels that transport crude oil from the Valdez Marine Terminal (commonly known as TAPS trade vessels). The shipping vessels will carry a maximum of 1,300,351 barrels of crude oil while in State waters.

Location:                    
Prince William Sound, Alaska

Potential Results:         
A potential risk exists of oil spills entering the lands or waters of the state as a result of this operation.

Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so at the following sites:

Alaska Tanker Company  https://spar.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=jSRpEx2MNf

Andeavor LLC https://spar.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=edfkmrgs6

Crowley Alaska Tankers, LLC  https://spar.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=7iucZBRK9

Hilcorp North Slope, LLC https://spar.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=hbkmSVWFa

Polar Tankers, Inc. https://spar.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=J4pGcru6M

If you are unable to submit comments via these sites, you may submit them in writing to Melissa Woodgate, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, PO Box 1709 Valdez, AK 99686, 907-835-1471 (phone), or Melissa.Woodgate@alaska.gov . The full contents of all submitted comments are considered public records and will be posted online in full during the public comment period. Comments submitted in writing directly to the Plan Reviewer will be uploaded to the public comment site. It is preferable for commenters to submit directly through the public comment site.

The public comment period for this application begins on September 20, 2023, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on October 20, 2023. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 11:59 pm on October 20, 2023. It is the responsibility of the commenter to verify that email submissions are received by the deadline. An additional comment period may be provided in accordance with 18 AAC 75.455(d).

The application package is available for public review on the department’s website at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview .

The department will hold a public hearing on the plan application if it determines that good cause exists. Residents in the affected area or the governing body of an affected municipality may request a public hearing by writing to the Department of Environmental Conservation, at the above address prior to October 5, 2023. 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 an accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Meg Kohler at megan.kohler@alaska.gov or (907) 269-4198 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to October 10, 2023 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.