What is this notice about?
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The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) plans to change Silver Bay Seafoods' permission to release seafood processing wastewater into Saint Paul Harbor at its Kodiak West Facility. The change would set up new 'mixing zones,' which are small areas near the discharge pipe where ammonia levels may be higher before the wastewater mixes with harbor water. The public can send written comments until December 7, 2026.
Why was this notice issued?
DEC has tentatively decided to modify a wastewater discharge authorization under the Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) general permit AKG528000 for onshore seafood processors in Kodiak, and must take public comment on the draft before finalizing it.
What action is being taken?
DEC proposes to modify authorization AKG528493 to add new ammonia mixing zones at Outfall 001A (screened seafood processing wastewater) in Saint Paul Harbor (latitude 57.78363, longitude -152.41967). This includes an acute mixing zone for ammonia that is 8 feet wide by 4 feet long, and a chronic mixing zone for ammonia that is 25 feet wide by 12 feet long. In both zones, the width runs across the prevailing current and the length runs along it.
Who is involved: Silver Bay Seafoods – Kodiak West Facility
How can the public respond?
Respond by Mon, Dec 7, 2026 29 days from today.
“December 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AKST (mailed comments must be postmarked on or before December 7, 2026)”
Ways to respond
- Online form https://dec.alaska.gov/commish/public-notices/ (preferred)
- Email anne.weaver@alaska.gov
- Mail Send to the attention of DEC contact/permit writer Anne Weaver (the notice does not list a specific postal address for her)
What to include
Include your name, address, telephone number, and email address. Also include a short statement of your comment on the permit condition(s) and the facts your comment is based on. Comments that point to specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Reference authorization number AKG528493. You can view the draft authorization and related documents at https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater. You can also arrange to review hard copies at DEC offices: Anchorage (555 Cordova Street; 907-269-6285), Fairbanks (610 University Avenue; 907-451-2100), Juneau (410 Willoughby Street, Suite 303; 907-465-5300), Soldotna (43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road; 907-262-5210), and Wasilla (1700 E Bogard Road #B, Suite #103; 907-376-1850). If you need a disability accommodation, contact ADA Coordinator Kristin Mabry at kristin.mabry@alaska.gov or 1-907-334-0884, or use TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711, at least 3 days before the notice closes.
Contact
Anne Weaver
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
anne.weaver@alaska.gov
(907) 269-7483
Will there be public meetings?
The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.
Key dates
- Nov 4, 2026: Public notice and comment period begins
- Dec 7, 2026: Deadline for written comments (11:59 p.m. AKST); mailed comments must be postmarked by this date
Original notice text
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