Notice of Application for State Air Quality Permit AQ0053MSS06 for Fairbanks Gold Mining Inc., Fort Knox Mine

The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) has issued a public notice announcing its preliminary decision to approve an Air Quality Control Minor Permit (AQ0053MSS06) for Fairbanks Gold Mining, Inc.’s Fort Knox Mine. The permit seeks an Owner Requested Limit to avoid a more stringent minor permit for nitrogen oxides. Emissions from the mine are projected to be modest, with total annual regulated pollutants at 170.51 tons and greenhouse‑gas equivalents at 16,449 tons CO₂e. ADEC is inviting written public comments on the preliminary decision, which must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Alaska time on November 22, 2026. Comments can be submitted electronically, by mail, or via email to designated contacts. The notice provides locations where the full permit application and technical analysis report can be reviewed. This opportunity is relevant for firms specializing in environmental consulting, regulatory compliance, and air‑quality permitting services, especially those with experience in mining‑related air‑quality assessments. • Permit type: State Air Quality Minor Permit (AQ0053MSS06) for a gold mine. • Emissions limits: ≤9.21 t NOx, 0.59 t CO, 0.71 t PM, 0.15 t SO₂, 1.77 t VOC, 0.16 t HAP (benzene 0.08 t). • Public comment period ends 11/22/2026; submissions must be received by 11:59 p.m. AK time. • Full application and technical analysis available at ADEC offices in Juneau and Anchorage or online. • Primary contact for ADA accommodations: Kristin Mabry (ADA Coordinator). • Potential consulting work: emission modeling, permit preparation, public‑comment response, compliance monitoring.