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Notice of Application for State Air Quality Permit AQ1999ORL01 JAG LLC, Ketchikan Shipyard

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

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

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue an Owner Requested Limit approval (ORL) AQ1999ORL01 to JAG Ketchikan, LLC for the Ketchikan Shipyard under Alaska Statute 46.14 and regulation 18 AAC 50. Applicant: JAG Ketchikan, LLC Location: 3801 Tongass Ave, Ketchikan AK 99901 Activity: Shipyard Operation. This public notice is for the draft ORL only. Emissions: The potential to emit at the stationary source will not exceed 39.90 tons per year (TPY) oxides of nitrogen by limiting engine operations and will not exceed 9.48 TPY of a single Hazardous Air Pollutant by limiting Paint Coatings usage. The other regulated pollutants remain below the minor permit thresholds listed in 18 AAC 50.502(c)(1) with or without the limits. ADEC Preliminary Review: Based on review of the application, ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve the ORL for the Ketchikan Shipyard. Available Information: Copies of the ORL application and ADEC’s preliminary approval 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 draft documents, as long as they are received by the close of the public comment period. 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 ORL after the close of the public comment period. Any person may request a public hearing and that hearing will be held if ADEC finds that good cause exists. 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 ORL 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 November 6, 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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