PUBLIC NOTICE

STATE OF ALASKA

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION

NAKNEK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC., NAKNEK POWER PLANT

 

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

 

Applicant:       Naknek Electric Association, Inc., Naknek Power Plant

 

Location:        1 School Road, Naknek, Alaska  99633

 

Activity:          Electricity Generation

 

The Naknek Electric Association, Inc., Naknek Power Plant applied for an operating permit renewal on March 2, 2006.  This public notice is for the draft operating permit renewal only.[jb1] 

 

Emissions:      Potential annual regulated air pollutant emissions will not exceed:  16 tons of Particulate Matter ≤10 Microns, 563 tons of Nitrogen Oxides, 82 tons of Sulfur Dioxide, 129 tons of Carbon Monoxide, and 15 tons of Volatile Organic Compounds. [jb2] 

 

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

 

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

 

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

            ADEC/APP 619 East Ship Creek, Suite 249, 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. June 2, 2008.  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 Mr. Jim Plosay at ADEC’s Juneau address. ______________________________________________________________________________

 

Publish in: Bristol Bay Times

Dates of Publication: May 1 & May 8. 2008

Public Notice Ends: June 2

 

 [jb1]Delete. This clause is for permit modifications, not permit renewals.

 [jb2]Tighten language to reduce publication costs.