EPA Proposes Issuance of a Modification of the NPDES Permit for the BP Northstar Facility, Beaufort Sea, Alaska; Public comment period: 04/23/04--05/24/04

1-800-424-4372 ext. 6251 (within Alaska, Idaho, Oregon and Washington)
Nickel.Brian@epa.gov

BP Exploration Alaska (BPXA) operates the Northstar Development Unit in the Beaufort Sea. The effluent from the facility is discharged to the Beaufort Sea.

The Region 10 Office of EPA has tentatively determined to modify a discharge permit issued to the above listed applicant.

This Notice will also serve as Public Notice of the intent of the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation to consider certifying that the subject discharge will comply with the applicable provisions of Sections 208(e), 301, 302, 303, 306 and 307 of the Clean Water Act. The NPDES permit will not be issued until the certification requirements of Section 401 have been met.

Persons wishing to comment on the tentative determinations contained in the proposed draft permit modification or wishing to request that a public hearing be held, may do so in writing, within this public notice period. EPA is accepting comments only on the modification. A request for a public hearing shall state the nature of the issues to be raised as well as the requester's name, address and telephone number. Comments must be received by the expiration date of this notice to be considered in the formulation of final determinations regarding the application. All comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the commenter and a concise statement of the exact basis of any comment and the relevant facts upon which it is based. All written comments and requests should be submitted to EPA at the above address to the attention of the Director, Office of Water.

Persons wishing to comment on State Certification should submit written comments within this comment period to:

The draft NPDES permit and other related documents are on file and may be inspected at the above address any time between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Copies and other information may be requested by writing to the EPA at the above address to the attention of the NPDES Permits Unit, or by calling
(206) 553-0523, by e-mail to “Nickel.Brian@epa.gov”, or copies can be downloaded from the internet at http://www.epa.gov/r10earth. The permit and fact sheet are also available from: