What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) received a renewal application for an oil spill prevention and response plan for the St. Paul Bulk Fuel Facility on Saint Paul Island. The facility gets diesel and jet fuel by barge and stores up to 1,110,445 gallons in two tank farms. The public can comment or ask for more information until 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
St. Paul Fuel, LLC submitted a renewal application for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, which is required under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and state regulations at 18 AAC 75. The notice says the operation carries a potential risk of oil spills entering the lands or waters of the state.
What action is being taken?
DEC is reviewing the plan renewal application (State Contingency Plan Number 26-CP-2056). The plan must commit enough resources to prevent and respond to a realistic maximum oil spill from the St. Paul Bulk Fuel Facility at 300 Harbor Blvd., Saint Paul Island, AK 99660. The facility receives fuel by barge, stores diesel and Jet A fuel in two tank farms with a total capacity of 1,110,445 gallons, and dispenses fuel to tank trucks at truck loading racks. DEC will hold a public hearing if it finds good cause.
Who is involved: St. Paul Fuel, LLC, 3601 C Street, Suite 1000-18, Anchorage, AK 99503 (applicant); residents of the affected area and affected municipalities near Saint Paul Island
How can the public respond?
Respond by Fri, Nov 20, 2026 12 days from today.
“Comments and requests for additional information must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 20, 2026. Requests for a public hearing must be received before November 5, 2026.”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ (preferred)
- Mail Darek Amato, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova St., Anchorage, AK 99501
- Email Darek.Amato@alaska.gov
- Phone 907-269-0910
What to include
Refer to State Contingency Plan Number 26-CP-2056. Submitting through the online comment site is preferred; use mail or email only if you cannot use the site. Your name and the full contents of your comments are public records and will be posted online during the comment period. If you email, it is your responsibility to make sure your email is received by the deadline. Residents of the affected area or the governing body of an affected municipality may request a public hearing in writing to DEC at the address above before November 5, 2026. The application package can be reviewed at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview. An additional comment period may be provided under 18 AAC 75.455(d). People with disabilities needing 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 711 before November 16, 2026.
Contact
Darek Amato
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP
Darek.Amato@alaska.gov
907-269-0910
555 Cordova St., Anchorage, AK 99501
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Oct 21, 2026: Public comment period begins
- Nov 5, 2026: Written requests for a public hearing must be received before this date
- Nov 16, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations (must contact before this date)
- Nov 20, 2026: Public comment period ends at 11:59 p.m.; comments and information requests must be received
Original notice text
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