What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve an air quality permit for Alaska Range Resources to run a rock crusher at an antimony ore processing facility near Port MacKenzie in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The facility could release up to 53.93 tons of particulate matter (dust and small particles) and 3.87 tons of hazardous air pollutants, mainly antimony, each year. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on October 14, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Alaska Range Resources applied for an Air Quality Control Minor Permit under state rule 18 AAC 50.502(b), which is required to operate a rock crusher that can process at least five tons per hour. ADEC made a preliminary decision to approve the application under state law AS 46.14 and 18 AAC 50, and must give the public a chance to comment.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has drafted a preliminary minor permit (AQ2002MSS01) approving the operation of a rock crusher at the Port Mackenzie Antimony Ore Processing Facility. After the comment period ends, ADEC will consider all comments, make any changes it finds beneficial or necessary, and issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit.
Who is involved: Alaska Range Resources, 1150 S Colony Way, Suite 3-440 Palmer AK 99645 (applicant), for the Port Mackenzie Antimony Ore Processing Facility near Port MacKenzie, Matanuska Susitna Borough (Latitude 61.285398, Longitude 149.947029).
How can the public respond?
Respond by Wed, Oct 14, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on October 14, 2026 (within 30 days after the first publication date).”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/FormalComments
- Mail Zachary Boyden, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
- Email zachary.boyden@alaska.gov and dec.air.comment@alaska.gov
What to include
Any interested person may send written statements relevant to the preliminary decision on permit AQ2002MSS01. Comments must be received by the deadline. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, all public comments will be posted at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices after the comment period. The permit application, preliminary permit, and technical analysis report (TAR) can be viewed at ADEC Air Permits Program offices at 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801 and 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, or online at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/. People with disabilities who need special accommodation should contact ADA Coordinator Kristin Mabry, kristin.mabry@alaska.gov, 1-907-334-0884; Alaska Relay Service/TTY/TDD 1-800-770-8973; or dial 711 by the 15th day of the comment period.
Contact
Zachary Boyden
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) Air Permits Program
zachary.boyden@alaska.gov
555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 14, 2026: Notice published; 30-day public comment period begins.
- Oct 14, 2026: Public comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time.
Original notice text
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