What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve a revised air quality permit for Doyon Utilities, LLC's privatized equipment at Fort Greely. The revision changes permit conditions meant to protect outdoor air quality. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 6, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Doyon Utilities, LLC applied for an Air Quality Control Minor Permit under 18 AAC 50.508(6) to revise conditions to protect ambient (outdoor) air quality. ADEC made a preliminary decision under AS 46.14 and 18 AAC 50 and is taking public comment before a final decision.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve Minor Permit AQ1183MSS05 Rev. 1 for the Fort Greely Real Estate (Privatized Emission Units). Potential yearly emissions will not exceed: 204.86 tons of nitrogen oxides, 44.54 tons of carbon monoxide, 7.29 tons of particulate matter, 29.20 tons of sulfur dioxide, 7.41 tons of volatile organic compounds, 53,810 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, and 0.22 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAP). Total potential yearly emissions, not counting greenhouse gases, are 293.30 tons. After the comment period, ADEC will consider comments, make any changes it finds beneficial or necessary, and issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit.
Who is involved: Doyon Utilities, LLC, PO Box 74040, Fairbanks, AK 99707 (applicant); Fort Greely Real Estate (Privatized Emission Units), Latitude 63º 58’ N, Longitude 145º 43’ W
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 (within 30 days after the first publication date).”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/FormalComments
- Email brian.hirsch@alaska.gov and dec.air.comment@alaska.gov
- Mail To Brian Hirsch (no mailing address is given in the notice)
What to include
Any interested person may submit written statements relevant to the preliminary decision on permit AQ1183MSS05 Rev. 1. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, all comments will be posted at https://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices after the comment period. The 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 http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/Air/airtoolsweb/AirPermitsApprovalsAndPublicNotices/. People with disabilities who need 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 comment period.
Contact
Brian Hirsch
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, Air Permits Program
brian.hirsch@alaska.gov
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 7, 2026: Notice published; 30-day public comment period begins
- Nov 6, 2026: Comments due by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time
Original notice text
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