What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve a change to an air quality permit for Trident Seafoods Corporation's seafood processing plant in Saint Paul. The change covers replacing two pieces of equipment that release air pollution. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on October 28, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Trident Seafoods Corporation applied for a revised minor air quality permit under 18 AAC 508(6). ADEC made a preliminary decision to approve it under Alaska Statute (AS) 46.14 and 18 AAC 50, and must give the public a chance to comment before making a final decision.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ0230MSS02 Revision 1 for the Saint Paul Seafood Processing Facility. The revision changes the permit's terms and conditions for replacing two emissions units (equipment that releases air pollution). Total yearly potential emissions of regulated air pollutants, other than greenhouse gases, are 179.50 tons. ADEC will review comments, make any needed changes, and then issue a final decision to approve or deny the permit after the comment period closes.
Who is involved: Trident Seafoods Corporation, 5303 Shilshole Avenue NW, Seattle, WA 98107 (applicant); Saint Paul Seafood Processing Facility, located at 57° 07' 28" N, 170° 17' 00" W
How can the public respond?
Respond by Wed, Oct 28, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 (30 days after the first publication date).”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/FormalComments
- Mail Adam Leibert, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501
- Email adam.leibert@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 AQ0230MSS02 Revision 1. Comments must be received by the deadline. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, all public 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 ADEC Air Permits Program, 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801; ADEC Air Permits Program, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; and online at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/. People with disabilities who need a special accommodation to take part should contact ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) 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
Adam Leibert
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Permits Program
adam.leibert@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 28, 2026: Notice published; 30-day public comment period begins
- Oct 28, 2026: Written comments due by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time
Original notice text
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