PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

flint hills resources alaska, llc, port of anchorage terminal

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to renew an Air Quality Control Operating Permit to the Port of Anchorage Terminal, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.

Applicant: Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC

Location: 1076 Ocean Dock Road, Anchorage, AK 99501

Activity: The stationary source is a bulk gasoline and petroleum distribution facility that provides fuels for use in Alaska and for export by marine vessel.

Flint Hills Resources Alaska, LLC applied for an operating permit renewal on June 23, 2005. A public notice of a previous draft of this renewal permit was provided on January 4, 2006. Prior to issuance of the final permit, the applicant identified additional applicable requirements which have now been included. This public notice is for the draft operating permit renewal only.

Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 4 tons of Particulate Matter, 92 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 60 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, 121 tons of Carbon Monoxide, and 224 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. The total emissions of regulated air pollutants is 501 tons per year.

ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for the Port of Anchorage Terminal.

Available Information: Copies of ADEC’s draft 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 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501-2617, (907) 269-7577

The administrative record for this permit is available for review at ADEC’s Anchorage 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. September 26, 2007. 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 Tim Knapp, Acting Operating Permits Supervisor at ADEC’s Anchorage address. ______________________________________________________________________________

Publish in: A.D.N.

Dates of Publication: August 27-28

Public Notice Ends: September 26