Notice of Application for State Water Quality Certification – POA-2013-00541 Knik Arm, NC Machinery - New Anchorage Facility

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has posted a public notice for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification (Clean Water Act) related to NC Machinery’s proposed new commercial facility in Anchorage. The project involves filling ~19.94 acres of palustrine wetlands with sand‑and‑gravel, constructing buildings, parking, loading docks, culverts, and storm‑water infrastructure. The applicant seeks certification that the discharge of dredged/fill material complies with state and federal water‑quality standards, and references prior mitigation credit purchases. Comments on the certification request must be submitted by September 18 2026. The activity is scheduled to occur from August 15 2026 to August 15 2028. • Location: Knik Arm, Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska (61.12948, ‑149.8890) • Scope: Wetland fill (≈19.94 ac), earthwork, building construction, storm‑water management, culverts, fencing, landscaping • Regulatory basis: Clean Water Act §401, Alaska Water Quality Standards (18 AAC 70) • Mitigation: Credits already purchased/secured (total ~15.149 credits) and conservation easement • Comment deadline: September 18 2026 (public notice expiration) • Contact for comments: DEC‑[email protected], (907) 269‑6285