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Notice of Categorical Exclusion Determination Lowell Canyon Water Storage Tank Replacement - Seward

NOTICE OF CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION DETERMINATION

Lowell Canyon Water Storage Tank Replacement (SRF Loan # 769131-S)

Seward, Alaska

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s (Department) State Revolving Fund Program has conducted a review of the above referenced project in accordance with the Operating Agreement between the Department and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for implementing the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program. The Department has determined that this project is eligible for a Categorical Exclusion (CE) in accordance with 18 AAC 76.235. Accordingly, the Department is exempting the project from further environmental review requirements under the Department’s EPA-approved State Environmental Review Process.

The project will design and construct a 500,000 gallon water tank. The project will demolish and remove the existing tank that is in poor condition. A DWSRF loan in the amount of $1,905,000 has been requested for this project.

The project is eligible for a CE because undertaking this action:

  • Will not significantly affect the degree of treatment or capacity of the existing facility;
  • Will not directly or indirectly affect cultural resources, habitats of endangered or threatened species, or environmentally important natural resources area;
  • Will not have a significant effect on the quality of the human environment;
  • Will not cause significant public controversy.

The determination shall become effective upon distribution by the Department and can be revoked at any time that adverse information is made available. The documentation to support this decision will be on file with the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation’s State Revolving Fund Program. To request a copy of the CE, contact:

Adele Fetter, Environmental Impact Analyst

Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation - State Revolving Fund Program

555 Cordova Street

Anchorage, AK 99501

Phone: (907) 269-7428

Email: adele.fetter@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 Megan Kohler at (907) 269-4198 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

Issued on the 8th day of March 2024 in Anchorage, Alaska.

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Created 3/8/2024 2:51:17 PM by gamendivil

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Department: Environmental Conservation
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Statewide
Project/Regulation #: (SRF Loan # 769131-S)
 
Publish Date: 3/8/2024
Archive Date: 3/25/2024
 
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