NOTICE OF PROPOSED AUTHORIZATION OF PRODUCED WATER UNDER AKG315200
STATEMENT OF BASIS FOR AUTHORIZATION AKG315220

Furie Operating Alaska, LLC (Furie)
Allegra Leigh Platform (ALP)

Public Notice (PN) Start Date: January 12, 2026                PN Expiration Date: February 12, 2026

A Statement of Basis (SOB) is available for review. For inquiries or to request copies of documents, contact:

DEC Contact:  

Roy Robertson, PE; Roy.Robertson@alaska.gov; 907-269-7545;
555 Cordova Street; Anchorage, Alaska 99501

Authorization Number:

AKG315220

General Permit Name:

Oil and Gas Exploration, Development, and Production Facilities in State Waters in Cook Inlet (CIGP)

Proposed Permit Coverage: 

The proposed authorization of produced water under the CIGP as described in the SOB requires public notice to obtain coverage. Currently, Furie discharges produced water under existing individual permit (IP) AK0053686. Furie seeks eventually to transfer all discharges from the IP to the CIGP: AKG315220 – Furie, ALP. Because the CIGP did not include produced water for the Furie ALP during reissuance, DEC can add the produced water volume to the CIGP and authorize it under AKG315220 by conducting public notice of an SOB per CIGP Sections 1.1.7, 1.3.4.2, and 3.4.9. The SOB includes, but may not be limited to, background information, characterization of the produced water, mixing zone evaluation, reasonable potential analysis, limit development (including BMPs), Antibacksliding (compared AK0053686), and an Antidegradation Analysis. Based on the outcome of the Public Notice of the SOB, DEC may authorize Outfall 015 – Produced Water in the existing CIGP Authorization AKG315220:

Proposed Mixing Zone Authorization: 

The discharge of Produced Water includes the authorization of acute and chronic mixing zones for the driving parameters copper (acute) and chronic whole effluent toxicity (WET). In addition, copper, pH, Total Aromatic Hydrocarbons (TAH), Total Aqueous Hydrocarbons (TAqH), nickel, and manganese are included in the chronic mixing zone as non-driving parameters. Although it had minimal impact on the outcome, the authorized mixing zones account for the recent minor relocation of the discharge port as approved by the Department. The acute and chronic mixing zones are described below:

Tentative Determination: 

DEC has tentatively determined to issue an authorization to discharge produced water under the existing authorization AKG315220 – Furie, ALP per the SOB and add that volume to the CIGP.

Public Comments: 

Any person desiring to comment on the AKG315220 SOB may submit comments electronically via the DEC public notice website (preferred) at https://dec.alaska.gov/commish/public-notices/.

Alternatively, you may direct written comments and requests at the email address or postal address identified for the attention of the DEC contact/permit writer listed above.

All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of comment on the permit condition(s) and the relevant facts upon which the comment is based. Comments of either support or concern that are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Mailed comments and requests must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of public notice.

DEC will consider all substantive comments when making the final decision. Those who provided timely comments during the public review will be notified of the final decision and be provided with a summary for the basis of the final decision.

Deadline for Written Comments or Request for Public Hearing: February 12, 2026 at 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Alaska Standard Time

Administrative Record: 

The APDES Draft Permit, Statement of Basis, permit application, and related documents are available for public review at DEC offices in Anchorage and Juneau. Contact the office to arrange hard copies or reach out to the DEC contact listed above.

• 555 Cordova Street; Anchorage, AK 99501; 907-269-6285
• 410 Willoughby Ave #303; Juneau, AK 99811; 907-465-5300

The permit documents can be accessed from the DEC Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program website https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/.

To receive email notifications about the APDES Program, including when permits are available to review, follow the link to join the APDES email list https://list.state.ak.us/mailman/listinfo/DEC-APDES/.

Disability Reasonable Accommodation Notice:    

The State of Alaska, DEC 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 ADA Coordinator Kristin Mabry, kristin.mabry@alaska.gov, 1-907-334-0884; or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 prior to the expiration of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.