Opportunity
Alaska Online Public Notices #AK0062304
Draft APDES Individual Permit for Kasitsna Bay Laboratory Wastewater Discharge
Posted
August 04, 2026
Respond By
September 02, 2026
Identifier
AK0062304
This opportunity concerns the draft Alaska Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (APDES) Individual Permit for Kasitsna Bay Laboratory wastewater discharge. - Government Buyer: - State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) - Kasitsna Bay Laboratory - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is not a procurement solicitation. - No products or services are requested; the notice is informational and relates to environmental regulatory compliance. - Notable Requirements: - Permit covers discharge of flow-through seawater from laboratory aquaria - Maximum daily discharge rate: 374,400 gallons into Kasitsna Bay - Public review and comment period for the draft permit and fact sheet - Opportunity to request a public hearing - No procurement activity, contract value, or product/service line items are present.
Description
A draft permit and fact sheet are available for review regarding the discharge of flow-through seawater from Kasitsna Bay Laboratory aquaria. The discharge will occur at a maximum daily rate of 374,400 gallons per day to Kasitsna Bay. The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has tentatively determined to reissue a wastewater discharge permit to the applicant. Public comments are due by September 2, 2026, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. A public hearing may be held if there is significant public interest.