Public Comment Period: State Water Quality Certification Application POA-2026-00202

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has issued a public notice regarding an application for State Water Quality Certification for the Petro Marine Fuel Terminals Improvements Project. The project, identified by reference number POA-2026-00202 v1.0, is located in the Tongass Narrows. This certification is required for any applicant seeking a federal license or permit for activities that may result in a discharge into waters of the United States. The DEC is currently soliciting public comments to determine if the proposed activity will comply with state water quality standards. The public comment period for this application opened on October 7, 2026, and is scheduled to expire on November 6, 2026. Interested parties are invited to submit written comments to the DEC regarding the potential impacts of the project on water quality.