What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve an air quality permit change for Oil Search (Alaska), LLC at its Nanushuk Drillsite B on the North Slope. The change would lower the site's potential yearly air pollution for several pollutants. The public can send written comments until October 16, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Oil Search (Alaska), LLC applied for an Air Quality Control Minor Permit under 18 AAC 50.508(6) to revise the terms and conditions of a Title I permit. The project is also classified under 18 AAC 50.502(b)(3) (a stationary source with a rock crusher rated at 5 tons or more per hour) and 18 AAC 50.502(c)(2) (construction or relocation of a portable oil and gas operation). State law (AS 46.14 and 18 AAC 50) requires a public comment period on the preliminary decision.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve Minor Permit AQ1564MSS04 for Nanushuk Drillsite B (located at 70° 20' 6.938" N, 150° 38' 0.184" W). Total potential annual emissions, not counting greenhouse gases, would be 255.72 tons. ADEC will review all comments, make any changes it finds beneficial or necessary, and then issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit after the comment period closes.
Who is involved: Oil Search (Alaska), LLC, a subsidiary of Santos Limited, 601 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Oct 16, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on October 16, 2026 (30 days after the first publication date).”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/FormalComments
- Mail Joshua Klina, PO Box 111800, Juneau, AK 99811
- Email joshua.klina@alaska.gov and dec.air.comment@alaska.gov
What to include
Any interested person may submit written statements relevant to the preliminary decision on permit AQ1564MSS04. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, all comments can be viewed at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices after the comment period. The permit application, preliminary permit, and technical analysis report (TAR) are available at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/ and at ADEC Air Permits Program offices at 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801 and 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501. People with disabilities who need an 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
Joshua Klina
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Permits Program
joshua.klina@alaska.gov
PO Box 111800, Juneau, AK 99811
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Sep 16, 2026: Notice published; 30-day public comment period begins
- Oct 16, 2026: Public comment deadline, 11:59 p.m. Alaska time
Original notice text
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