OASys Help

The Water Online Application System (OASys) is an internet-based system for submitting applications or questionnaires for wastewater discharges. OASys enables electronic signature using the myAlaska identity verification system, and electronic payment using either credit card or bank transfer if the application requires it. After the electronic submission of the application or questionnaire, the applicant may need to send in additional information such as maps via email or U.S. mail. OASys' task list at the top of the overview page will specify any additional information needed.

See the account compromised page.

You must first enroll at myAlaska. Once your userID and password has been established click http://www.dec.alaska.gov/water/oasys to access the Water Online Application System.

An electronic signature is an electronic equivalent to a paper signature.

A myAlaska electronic signature uses cryptography-based mechanisms to bind the data to be signed with the identity of the signer and the date and time of the signing act. Due to this cryptographic binding, at any time after the signing act an independent third party can confirm non-repudiation (a person with knowledge of a particular myAlaska user name and password signed it, and no one else could have) and integrity (if any element of the content is changed, the cryptographic mechanism will indicate that a change; i.e., the signature makes the content tamper-evident).

Alaska Statute 09.80.10 establishes that where both parties to a transaction agree to be bound by an electronic signature that signature may be considered to have the same legal implications as a signature in writing. The American Bar Association Digital Signature Guidelines state that a signature serves as evidence to make a writing attributable to the signer; a ceremony to call attention to the legal significance of the signer's act; an expression of the signer's approval of or authorization of the writing; and a closure which imparts a sense of clarity and finality to the transaction and may lessen the subsequent need to inquire beyond the face of a document. An electronic signature serves the same purpose. A myAlaska electronic signature may serve as evidence because myAlaska electronic signatures are processed and stored in such a way that it can be proved that only a person in possession of the myAlaska user name and (secret) password could have authorized the electronic signature. A myAlaska electronic signature serves as ceremony and an expression of the signer's approval or authorization because the process to apply a myAlaska electronic signature is designed to emphasize the legal significance of the signing act and the signer's approval or authorization. The myAlaska signature process serves as a closure of a transaction because it is applied at the end of the transaction. The signature process results in a confirmation code, which is the signer's receipt of a completed transaction.

The type of permit determines who can sign the application. For state permits including Contained Water, Excavation Dewatering, and Underground Injection Control, 18 AAC 15.030 determines who signs the application:

All permit or approval applications must be signed as follows:

1. in the case of corporations, by a principal executive officer of at least the level of vice president or his duly authorized representative, if the representative is responsible for the overall management of the project or operation;
2. in the case of a partnership, by a general partner;
3. in the case of a sole proprietorship, by the proprietor;
4. in the case of a municipal, state, federal or other public facility, by either a principal executive officer, ranking elected official, or other duly authorized employee.

For Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System applications and reports, 18 AAC 83.385 determines who signs the application. Please consult these regulations at http://www.dec.state.ak.us/commish/regulations/index.htm for the precise language.

In any case, before signing, the signer will be presented with the appropriate regulatory language specifying who signs.

Validation is a security feature at both myAlaska and Water Online Application System. This is to verify your identity to the state of Alaska. When validation is completed you may electronically sign your permit application or use the other state of Alaska online services. Validation can be completed with an Alaska Driver's license and Permanent Fund Dividend information, or by verifying your identity to DEC with a signed validation form.

OASys Version 3 does not require validation in order to use the system, but does require validation in order to electronically sign applications. To fill in an application online and submit it as a paper application, just a simple myAlaska UserID and password with no identity proofing are required.

For forgotten passwords, go to myAlaska for further instructions.

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Please email DEC.Water.OPAHelp@alaska.gov or call John Randolph at 907-465-5307 with the tracking number and your userID so that it can be taken off from your list of applications or questionnaires.

Yes, you will need to pay in full at the end of the application process through the use of ePayment.

Only schools are exempt.

Payment is accepted by either credit card or electronic funds transfer. The Water Online Application System will walk you through the payment process.

Login to OASys and the status of your application is located on OASys' homepage or email DEC.Water.OPAHelp@alaska.gov. Remember, all items need to be completed before the application is considered for an authorization.

Not yet, but the renewal of a permit will be included in the future releases for OASys.

Please contact John Randolph at 907-465-5307 or email DEC.Water.OPAHelp@alaska.gov.

For storm water permit applications call Jake Greuey at 907-269-8117 and for all other applications call John Randolph at 907-465-5307.