PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

NUSHAGAK COOPERATIVE, INC., dillingham power plant

 

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to renew an Air Quality Control Operating Permit to Nushagak Cooperative, Inc. for the Dillingham Power Plant, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.

 

Applicant:      Nushagak Cooperative, Inc.

 

Location:        557 Kenny Wren Road; Dillingham, AK  99576

 

Address:         P. O. Box 350, Dillingham, AK, 99576

 

Activity:          Diesel generators used to produce electricity

 

The Cooperative applied on April 12, 2005.

 

Emissions:      The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 20.4 tons of Particulate Matter, 363.6 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 67.8 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, 160.8 tons of Carbon Monoxide, and 12.9 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds.  The total emissions are 625.5 tons per year.

 

ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Dillingham Power Plant.

 

Available Information: Copies of ADEC’s draft Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are available at ADEC’s Anchorage office, 619 East Ship Creek Suite 249, Anchorage, AK 99501, (907) 269-7577

 

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

 

The draft Operating Permit and Statement of Basis are also available at the Department’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. February 22, 2010.  ADEC 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 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 ADEC’s draft decision to Debra Dalcher, Operating Permits Supervisor at the above address. ______________________________________________________________________________

 

Publish in: Bristol Bay Times

Dates of Publication: Thursdays January 21st & 28th, 2010

Public Notice Ends: February 22, 2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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