ADEC has prepared an APDES preliminary draft Norton Sound Large Dredge Placer Miners General Permit. Prior to the formal 30-day public notice period, ADEC invites you to review the preliminary draft general permit, fact sheet, and associated documents. You can access the documents from ADEC’s Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program web page at: https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/.

Preliminary Draft General Permit Review:
Start Date:  02/12/2024
End Date:    02/27/2024
Permit No.: AKG374000

Permit Name: Norton Sound Large Dredge Placer Miners General Permit

Proposed Permit Coverage:
The permit authorizes discharges of wastewater from suction dredges with intake diameters greater than 10 inches; suction dredge operations with a combination of intake hoses that have a combined intake area greater than 78 square inches; and mechanical dredges. The permit provides coverage for discharges to marine waters of Norton Sound up to three nautical miles offshore between Cape Rodney at 166°24’09” west longitude and Cape Darby at 162°46’54” west longitude with certain restrictions.

For inquiries or to request copies of documents, contact:

ADEC Contact: 
Nick Dallman
610 University Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99709
907-451-2142
nicholas.dallman@alaska.gov

Administrative Record:
The APDES preliminary draft permit, fact sheet, and associated documents are available for public review at the ADEC offices located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna, and Wasilla. Please contact the office of your choice to arrange for hard copies of the documents to be available for your review.