PUBLIC NOTICE
STATE OF ALASKA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
LEADER CREEK FISHERIES, INC.
LEADER CREEK GENERATION PLANT

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue an Owner Requested Limit approval (ORL) AQ1502ORL01 to Leader Creek Fisheries, Inc. for the Leader Creek Generation Plant under Alaska Statute 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50.

Applicant:      Leader Creek Fisheries, Inc.
                      P.O. Box 17013
                      Seattle, WA 98127

Activity:         Installation of 2 Diesel-Fired Engines and 1 fuel storage tank.

Emissions:     The potential to emit at the stationary source will not exceed 40 tpy of NOx or SO₂.  This limit will also keep other regulated air pollutants below the minor permit thresholds listed in 18 AAC 50.502(c)(1)

ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve the ORL for the Leader Creek Generation Plant.

Available Information: Copies of ADEC’s preliminary approval and application are available at:                                                        

ADEC/Air Permits Program 410 Willoughby Ave., Ste. 303, Juneau, AK 99811
ADEC Air Permits Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501

The draft ORL is also available at ADEC’s website at:
http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/.

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 15 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 Jesse Jack by mail to 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, by facsimile to (907) 269-7508 or send e-mail to jesse.jack@alaska.gov. Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 4:30 p.m. on April 24, 2017.