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Proposed Modification of APDES AKG528493 Silver Bay Seafoods Kodiak West Facility

What is this notice about?

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

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

Public Notice Start Date: November 4, 2026 Expiration Date: December 7, 2026 The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has tentatively determined to modify a discharge authorization for the activity described below. You can access the proposed authorization and associated documents at DEC’s Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program website at https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater. DEC Contact: Anne Weaver, (907) 269-7483, anne.weaver@alaska.gov Authorization Number: AKG528493 Facility Name: Silver Bay Seafoods – Kodiak West Facility Proposed Project and Location: The proposed authorization under general permit AKG528000, Seafood Processors Operating Onshore Facilities in Kodiak, Alaska, authorizes new mixing zones as follows: Outfall Name Latitude Longitude Receiving Water Description of New Mixing Zone Outfall 001A – screened seafood processing wastewater 57.78363 -152.41967 Saint Paul Harbor Acute mixing zone for ammonia (8 feet wide by 4 feet long, with width perpendicular to prevailing current direction and length parallel to it). Chronic mixing zone for ammonia (25 feet wide by 12 feet long, with width perpendicular to prevailing current direction and length parallel to it). Public Comments: Written comments on the APDES draft authorization to discharge under a general permit must be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of this public notice. Any person desiring to comment on the authorization may submit comments electronically via the DEC public notice site (preferred) at https://dec.alaska.gov/commish/public-notices/. Alternatively, you may direct written comments and requests to the attention of the DEC contact/permit writer at the email address or postal address identified above. All comments should include the name, address, telephone number, and email address of the commenter and a concise statement of comment on the permit condition(s) and the relevant facts upon which the comment is based. Comments of either support or concern that are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Mailed comments and requests must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice. DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS: December 7, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. AKST Administrative Record: The APDES draft authorization and associated documents are available for public review at the DEC offices located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna, and Wasilla. Please contact the office of your choice to arrange for hard copies of the documents to be available for your review. • 555 Cordova Street; Anchorage, AK 99501; 907-269-6285 • 610 University Avenue; Fairbanks, AK 99709; 907-451-2100 • P.O. Box 1800; Juneau, AK 99811-1800 Location: 410 Willoughby Street, Suite 303; Juneau, AK; 907-465-5300 • 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road; Soldotna, AK 99615; 907-262-5210 • 1700 E Bogard Road #B, Suite #103; Wasilla, AK 99654; 907-376-1850 Disability Reasonable Accommodation Notice: The State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. If you are a person with a disability who may need special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact ADA Coordinator Kristin Mabry, kristin.mabry@alaska.gov, 1-907-334-0884; or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 at least 3 days prior to the expiration/closure date of this public notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.

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