King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C. Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan Major Amendment Application

What is this notice about?

King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C. has asked the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) to approve a major change to its oil spill prevention and response plan for its fuel depot at 500 Cannery Row in King Cove. The depot has ten above-ground tanks holding up to 715,524 gallons of diesel and gasoline. The public can comment or ask for more information until 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and state rules in 18 AAC 75, oil facilities must have an approved Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan. King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C. submitted a major amendment application for its plan, which triggered this public notice.

What action is being taken?

DEC is reviewing a major amendment application for the Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan (State Contingency Plan Number 22-CP-2009) for the King Cove Shore Plant bulk fuel depot. The plan must commit enough resources to prevent and respond to a realistic maximum oil spill. The depot's ten above-ground tanks can hold 715,524 gallons of No. 1 and No. 2 diesel and gasoline, used for facility operations, fishing vessel refueling and retail sales to the local community. The notice says there is a potential risk of oil spills reaching state lands or waters. DEC will hold a public hearing if it finds good cause.

Who is involved: King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C., 4019 21st Ave. West, Ste 300, Seattle, WA 98199 (applicant); residents of King Cove and the affected area

How can the public respond?

Respond by Mon, Nov 23, 2026 15 days from today.

“Comments and requests for additional information must be received by 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026. Requests for a public hearing must be made in writing prior to November 10, 2026.”

Ways to respond

Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/ (preferred)
Mail John Ebel, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99079
Email john.ebel@alaska.gov
Phone 907-451-2102

What to include

Refer to State Contingency Plan Number 22-CP-2009. DEC prefers comments through the online public comment site; only use mail or email if you cannot use the site. Your name and the full contents of your comments are public records and will be posted online. If you email, you are responsible for making sure it is received by the deadline. Residents of the affected area or the governing body of an affected municipality may request a public hearing by writing to DEC at the address above before November 10, 2026. An additional comment period may be provided under 18 AAC 75.455(d). The application package can be reviewed at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview. 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 711 prior to November 18, 2026.

Contact

John Ebel
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP
john.ebel@alaska.gov
907-451-2102
610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99079

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Oct 22, 2026: Public comment period begins
Nov 10, 2026: Deadline to request a public hearing in writing (requests must be made prior to this date)
Nov 18, 2026: Deadline to request disability accommodations (requests must be made prior to this date)
Nov 23, 2026: Public comment period ends at 11:59 p.m.; comments and information requests must be received

Original notice text

An application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan, under Alaska Statute 46.04.030 and in accordance with 18 AAC 75, has been received by the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). The details are as follows: Applicant: King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C 4019 21st Ave. West, Ste 300 Seattle, WA 98199 Proposed Activity: Review of a major amendment application package for an Oil Discharge Prevention and Contingency Plan that is required to commit adequate resources to meet all planning requirements for prevention and response for a realistic maximum discharge from the operations of King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C King Cove Shore Plant. King Cove Fuel Depot, L.L.C will operate the bulk fuel depot which includes the tank farm with ten above ground storage tanks and a capacity of 715,524 gallons of No.1 and No.2 diesel, and gasoline products. Fuel is used for facility operations, fishing vessel refueling, and retail sales to support the local community. Location: 500 Cannery Row King Cove, Alaska. Potential Results: A potential risk exists of oil spills entering the lands or waters of the state as a result of this operation. Activity identified as: State Contingency Plan Number 22-CP-2009 Any person wishing to submit a request for additional information or provide comments regarding this application may do so electronically via our public notice site at https://dec.alaska.gov/comment/. If you are unable to submit comments via this site, you may submit them in writing to John Ebel, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, Alaska 99079, 907-451-2102 (phone), or john.ebel@alaska.gov. The submitter’s name and full contents of all submitted comments are considered public records and will be posted online in full during the public comment period. Comments submitted in writing directly to the Plan Reviewer will be uploaded to the public comment site. It is preferable for commenters to submit directly through the public comment site. The public comment period for this application begins on October 22, 2026, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on November 23, 2026. Requests for additional information and comments must be received by 11:59 pm on November 23, 2026. It is the responsibility of the commenter to verify that email submissions are received by the deadline. An additional comment period may be provided in accordance with 18 AAC 75.455(d). The application package is available for public review on DEC’s website at http://dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview. DEC will hold a public hearing on the plan application if it determines that good cause exists. Residents in the affected area or the governing body of an affected municipality may request a public hearing by writing to the Department of Environmental Conservation, at the above address prior to November 10, 2026. The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need an 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 711 prior to November 18, 2026, to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

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