Notice of Proposed Issuance of an APDES Permit - Trident Seafoods Wrangell Plant

NOTICE OF PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF ANALASKA POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (APDES)AUTHORIZATION TO DISCHARGE UNDER A GENERAL PERMIT TO WATERS OF THE UNITED STATESThe draft authorization and associated documents are available for review. For inquiries or to request copies of documents, contact:DEC Contact: Jackie EbertAlaska Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Water Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program 410 Willoughby Ave, Suite 303Juneau, AK 99801Phone: (907) 465-5336 Jackie.ebert@alaska.gov Draft Authorization to Discharge under a General Permit - Public Notice Period:Public Notice Start Date: Monday, April 8, 2024Public Notice Expiration Date: Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59 pm Alaska Daylight Time Authorization No.:AKG521065 Facility Name: Trident SeafoodsWrangell Plant Proposed Project and Location:The proposed authorization under general permit AKG521000, Onshore Seafood Processors in Alaska,

authorizes a different project area Zone of Deposit than that previously public noticed with the General Permit. The proposed project area Zone of Deposit coordinates in Zimovia Strait are: Boundary Description Latitude Longitude Vertex 1 56.46712 -132.38328 Vertex 2 56.46771 -132.38810 Vertex 3 56.46884 -132.38825 Vertex 4 56.46888 -132.38979 Vertex 5 56.46709 -132.39004 Vertex 6 56.46687 -132.38815 Vertex 7 56.46754 -132.38811 Vertex 8 56.46689 -132.38296 Vertex 9 56.46749 -132.38296 Vertex 10 56.46740 -132.38335 Tentative Determination:DEC has tentatively determined to issue an authorization to Trident Seafoods Wrangell Plant to discharge under the general permit for the activity described above. Public Comments:Written comments on the proposed authorization to discharge under an APDES general permit must be submitted within 30 days of the issuance of this public notice. You may comment electronically via our public notice site https://water.alaskadec.commentinput.com?id=fcN8KjCFm. Or, direct written comments to the attention of Jackie Ebert at the address or email identified above. All comments should include the name, address, and telephone number 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 which are directed at specific, cited permit requirements are appreciated. Mailed comments must be postmarked on or before the expiration date of the public notice. DEADLINE FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. AKDT 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 610 University Avenue 410 Willoughby Ave #303Anchorage, AK 99501 Fairbanks, AK 99709 Juneau, AK 99811907-269-6285 907-451-2100 907-465-5300 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road 1700 E Bogard Road #B Soldotna, AK 99615 Suite #103 907-262-5210 Wasilla, AK 99654907-376-1850If you would like further information or to see any additional supporting technical documents, contact Jackie Ebert.The documents are also accessible from the DEC website at: https://dec.alaska.gov/water/wastewater/ To receive email notifications about the APDES Program, including when permits are available to review, follow the link below to join the APDES email list.http://list.state.ak.us/mailman/listinfo/DEC-APDES/Disability Reasonable Accommodation NoticeThe 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 a special accommodation in order to participate in this public process, please contact Megan Kohler at (907) 269-4198 or TDD Relay Service 1-800-770-8973/TTY or dial 711 within 30 days of publication of this notice to ensure that any necessary accommodations can be provided.