What is this notice about?
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) plans to approve a revised air quality permit for Oil Search (Alaska), LLC's Nanushuk Processing Facility. The change would revise and remove some conditions of the facility's current permit. The public can send written comments until 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 16, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
Oil Search (Alaska), LLC applied for a minor air quality permit under 18 AAC 50.508(6) to revise and rescind conditions of its existing Minor Permit AQ1683MSS01 Revision 2. State law requires public notice and a 30-day comment period on ADEC's preliminary decision.
What action is being taken?
ADEC has made a preliminary decision to approve Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ1683MSS01 Revision 3. Changes in emissions will not exceed: 187.39 tons of nitrogen oxides, 237.22 tons of carbon monoxide, 31.87 tons of particulate matter, 188.93 tons of sulfur dioxide, 200.28 tons of volatile organic compounds, 368,108 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, and 4.98 tons of hazardous air pollutants (HAP), with the highest single HAP (formaldehyde) at about 2.14 tons. Total annual potential emissions of regulated air pollutants, other than greenhouse gases, are 845.69 tons. ADEC will consider comments and then issue a final decision to issue or deny the permit.
Who is involved: Oil Search (Alaska), LLC, 601 West 5th Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 (Nanushuk Processing Facility)
How can the public respond?
Respond by Mon, Nov 16, 2026 8 days from today.
“Comments must be received by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 16, 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 preliminary decision on Minor Permit AQ1683MSS01 Revision 3. Except for comments classified under AS 46.14.520, comments will be posted publicly 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 offices (410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 303, Juneau, Alaska 99801; 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501) and at 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
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 16, 2026: Notice published; public comment period begins
- Nov 16, 2026: Public comment deadline (11:59 p.m. Alaska time)
Original notice text
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