Conocophillips alaska inc.

kuparuk seawater treatment plant

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to renew the Air Quality Operating Permit for emission units at the Kuparuk Seawater Treatment Plant, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Alaska Inc.

Location: The stationary source is physically located at the Kuparuk Oil Field, Alaska.

Activity: The stationary source processes raw seawater for use in water flooding projects throughout the Kuparuk field.

The owner or operator submitted an application on April 4, 2007. Subsequent data was submitted on October 10, 2007. This public notice is for the draft operating permit renewal only.

Emissions: The significant emission units are two natural gas-fired turbines, three natural gas-fired heaters, and one diesel-fired engine. The potential annual emissions of regulated air contaminants at the source will not exceed: 20 tons of Particulate Matter (PM-10), 292 tons of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx), 50 tons of Sulfur Dioxide (SO₂), 157 tons of Carbon Monoxide (CO), and 8 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). The total emissions of regulated air contaminants are 527 tons per year.

Department Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC has drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Kuparuk Seawater Treatment Plant.

Available Information: Copies of ADEC’s draft renewal Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are available at the following offices:

ADEC/APP 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709-3643 (907) 451-2132

ADEC/APP 410 Willoughby, Suite 303, Juneau, AK 99801-1795 (907) 465-5100

ADEC/APP 619 E. Ship Creek, Suite 249, Anchorage, AK 99501-2617 (907) 269-7577

The administrative record for this permit is available for review at the Anchorage office of ADEC during normal business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

The draft renewal Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are also available at ADEC’s website at: http://www.dec.state.ak.us/air/ap/calendar.htm.

Opportunity for Public Participation: Notice is also given that any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents within 30 days after the first publication date. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists. ADEC will consider all comments received and make any changes ADEC finds beneficial or necessary to assure compliance with 18 AAC 50 or State Law. ADEC will issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the close of the public comment period. Written comments will be included in the record if received before 5:00 p.m. May 12, 2008. 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 Deborah Pock at (907) 269-0291 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY by 5:00 p.m. May 12, 2008. or dial 711 within 30 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

Please direct written statements or requests relevant to the proposed operating permit to Ms. Debra Dalcher, Operating Permits Supervisor, ADEC at 619 E. Ship Creek, Suite 249, Anchorage, AK 99501.

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Publish in Arctic Sounder: April 10 and April 17, 2008.

Public Notice Ends: May 12, 2008