What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve an air quality limit for the JAG Ketchikan, LLC shipyard at 3801 Tongass Ave in Ketchikan. The shipyard asked for limits on its engine use and paint coating use so that its air pollution stays under set amounts. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 6, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
JAG Ketchikan, LLC applied for an Owner Requested Limit (ORL) approval for its Ketchikan Shipyard. Under Alaska Statute 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50, ADEC must give public notice and take comments on the draft ORL before making a final decision.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve Owner Requested Limit AQ1999ORL01 for the Ketchikan Shipyard. The limits would keep the shipyard's potential emissions at or below 39.90 tons per year (TPY) of oxides of nitrogen by limiting engine operations, and at or below 9.48 TPY of any single Hazardous Air Pollutant by limiting paint coating usage. Other regulated pollutants stay below minor permit thresholds in 18 AAC 50.502(c)(1) with or without the limits. ADEC will consider comments and then issue a final decision to issue or deny the ORL.
Who is involved: JAG Ketchikan, LLC (JAG LLC), Ketchikan Shipyard, 3801 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan AK 99901
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Nov 6, 2026 This deadline has passed.
“Comments must be received by close of public comments period at 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 6, 2026.”
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 submit written statements relevant to the draft ORL (AQ1999ORL01); comments must be received by the deadline. Any person may request a public hearing, which will be held if ADEC finds good cause exists. Copies of the application and preliminary approval are available at ADEC Air Permits Program offices at 410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801 and 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501, and online at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/. People with disabilities who need special accommodations 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 public comment period. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, public comments will be viewable at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices after the comment period.
Contact
Zachary Boyden
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, 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
- Oct 7, 2026: Notice published
- Nov 6, 2026: Public comments due by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time
Original notice text
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