Wastewater Discharge Authorization Permit Public Notice Review Period

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced a public review period for a draft Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) permit, identified as AK0055875. The permit concerns the seawater system at the University of Alaska Southeast's Anderson Building facility. The public comment period for this draft permit and the associated fact sheet is scheduled from October 6, 2026, through November 6, 2026. Interested parties may access the documentation via the DEC's Wastewater Discharge Authorization Program website or by contacting the designated permit writer. Amber Bennett has been identified as the DEC contact person for this permit. Inquiries regarding the draft permit or requests to view the documents in person at a DEC office should be directed to her at the Fairbanks office located at 610 University Avenue.