Alaska Online Public Notices #223590

Air Quality Permit Renewal and Modification for Red Dog Mine (Teck Alaska Inc.)

This opportunity concerns the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's (ADEC) regulatory review of air quality permits for the Red Dog Mine, operated by Teck Alaska Incorporated. - Government Buyer: - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) - OEMs and Vendors: - Teck Alaska Incorporated (applicant and permittee) - Products/Services Requested: - No products or commercial services are being procured; this is a regulatory permitting process for air quality compliance - Permits involved: - Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ0290MSS16 - Operating Permit AQ0290TVP04 (renewal) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - The permits regulate annual emissions of nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide equivalent, and hazardous air pollutants (notably lead) - Public comment is solicited on the draft permits and supporting documents - The Red Dog Mine is an open pit zinc and lead mine located 90 miles north of Kotzebue, Alaska - No procurement of goods or services is involved; this is a regulatory action involving environmental compliance for a major mining operation

Description

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has made a preliminary decision to approve Teck Alaska Incorporated's application for Air Quality Control Minor Permit AQ0290MSS16 for the Red Dog Mine and proposes to renew Air Quality Control Operating Permit AQ0290TVP04. The Red Dog Mine is an open pit zinc and lead mine located 90 miles north of Kotzebue, Alaska. The permits involve regulation of emissions including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide equivalent emissions, and hazardous air pollutants. Public comments are invited within 30 days of the notice publication to ensure compliance with state law and regulations.

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