The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has made a preliminary decision to approve Hilcorp’s application for Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ0068MSS04 for the King Salmon Platform. ADEC intends to add the requirements of AQ0068MSS04 to Operating Permit AQ0068TVP02 by administrative amendment.
Applicant:
Hilcorp Alaska, LLC
3800 Centerpoint Dr., Suite 1400
Anchorage, AK 99503
Location: Upper Cook Inlet, Alaska
Activity: Hilcorp’s application is classified under 18 AAC 50.508(5) for establishing owner requested limits (ORLs) to avoid one or more permit classifications under AS 46.14.130. This application is also classified under 18 AAC 50.502(c)(3) for beginning a physical change to or a change in the method of operation of an existing stationary source that will cause an increase in nitrogen oxide (NOX) potential to emit that is greater than 10 tons per year.
Emissions: Potential emissions will increase by 20.2 tpy for NOX, 5.2 tpy for CO, 9.4 tpy for SO2, 0.4 tpy for PM-10, and 0.1 tpy for VOCs.
ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC drafted a preliminary permit decision for this project under AS 46.14 and 18 AAC 50.
Available Information: Copies of the permit application, ADEC’s draft permit and technical analysis report (TAR) are available at the following offices:
ADEC Air Permits Program, 410 Willoughby Avenue, 2nd floor, Juneau, AK 99801-1795
ADEC Air Permits Program, 619 E. Ship Creek Avenue, Ste 249, Anchorage, AK 99501-1677
For inquiries and copies of documents, you may contact Scott Faber at the Anchorage address listed above, or call (907) 269-6883. The preliminary permit and TAR are also available at ADEC’s website at: https://myalaska.state.ak.us/dec/air/airtoolsWeb/PublicPermitListings.aspx.
Opportunity for Public Participation: Notice is also given that any interested person may present written statements relevant to the draft documents by the close of the public comment period. Written comments will be included in the record if received by close of the comment period. 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. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists. ADEC will issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the close of the public comment period. 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 Natalie Wolfe 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 the proposed permit to Scott Faber by mail at 619 E. Ship Creek Ave., Ste. 249, by facsimile at (907) 269-3098 or send e-mail to scott.faber@alaska.gov. Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 4:30 p.m. on June 1, 2015.