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Notice of Application for State Air Quality Permit AQ2002MSS01, Alaska Range Resources, Port Mackenzie Antimony Ore Processing Facility

What is this notice about?

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

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

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has made a preliminary decision to approve Alaska Range Resources’ application for Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ2002MSS01 for the Port Mackenzie Antimony Ore Processing Facility. Applicant: Alaska Range Resources 1150 S Colony Way, Suite 3-440 Palmer AK 99645 Location: Near Port MacKenzie, Matanuska Susitna Borough Latitude 61.285398, Longitude 149.947029 Activity: Alaska Range Resources applied for a minor permit under 18 AAC 50.502(b) for operation of a rock crusher with a rated capacity of at least five tons per hour. Emissions: The potential annual emissions of regulated air pollutants at the stationary source will not exceed: 53.93 tons of Particulate Matter and 3.87 tons of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP), with highest individual HAP (Antimony) estimated at 3.87 tons. The total annual potential emissions of regulated air pollutants, other than greenhouse gases, are 53.93 tons. 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(s), ADEC’s preliminary minor permit and technical analysis report (TAR) are available at the following offices: ADEC Air Permits Program, 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801 ADEC Air Permits Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 These documents are also available at ADEC’s website at: http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/ Opportunity for Public Participation: Any interested person may present written statements relevant to the preliminary decision within 30 days after the first publication date. 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. ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 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 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 this public comment period to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided. Comments relevant to the preliminary minor permit may be submitted electronically via ADEC’s public notice site at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/FormalComments, or to Zachary Boyden by mail to 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, or by email to zachary.boyden@alaska.gov and dec.air.comment@alaska.gov. Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on October 14, 2026. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, all public comments submitted during the public comment period can be viewed at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices after the public comment period.

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