PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

bp exploration (alaska) inc.

lisburne production center and

northstar caribou crossing compressor facility

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to renew Air Quality Control Operating Permit No. AQ0272TVP02 for the Lisburne Production Center and Air Quality Control Operating Permit No. AQ0427TVP02 for the Northstar Caribou Crossing Compressor Facility, under Alaska Statutes 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.

Applicant: bp exploration (alaska) inc.

Address: 900 E. Benson Boulevard, P.O. 196612
Anchorage, Alaska 99519-6612

lisburne production center

Location: Section 19, T11N, R15E, Umiat Meridian, in Prudhoe Bay, AK

Activity: The stationary source processes crude oil production fluids received from various crude oil accumulations located on the North Slope of Alaska, including (but not limited to) Lisburne, Point McIntyre, Niakuk, West Beach State, and North Prudhoe Bay State.

Application: BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. submitted an application for renewal on April 18, 2008.

Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 2745 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 876 tons of Carbon Monoxide, 87 tons of Particulate Matter, 293 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, and 75 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. The total emissions of regulated air pollutants is 4076 tons per year.

northstar caribou crossing compressor facility

Location: Northing 7801.314 km, Easting 441.228 km, in Prudhoe Bay, AK

Activity: The stationary source is used to compress gas from the Prudhoe Bay Unit to provide Northstar Island with high pressure gas.

Application: Application for renewal was submitted by the applicant on June 27, 2008.

Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the source will not exceed: 32 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 163 tons of Carbon Monoxide, 1.6 tons of Particulate Matter, 5.5 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, and 3.6 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. The total emissions of regulated air pollutants are 208 tons per year.

ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the applications, ADEC drafted preliminary permit decisions for the Lisburne Production Center and the Northstar Caribou Crossing Compressor Facility.

Available Information: Copies of ADEC’s draft Operating Permits 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 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. November 23, 2009. 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 Ms. Debra Dalcher, Operating Permits Supervisor at ADEC’s Anchorage address.