The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation is reviewing an oil spill prevention and response plan for two fuel tankers operated by American Petroleum Tankers LLC in Cook Inlet and the Kodiak region. Public comments are due by 11:59 p.m. on May 18, 2026.

The plan covers two non-crude tank vessels, each with a fuel capacity of 339,003 barrels. The vessels deliver fuel to Cook Inlet and Kodiak Island, where draft limitations restrict deliveries to 150,000 barrels. The plan must show the company has adequate resources to respond to a realistic maximum discharge of 50,850 barrels in Cook Inlet or 22,500 barrels in the Kodiak region.

American Petroleum Tankers LLC, based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, submitted the plan renewal application under Alaska Statute 46.04.030. The state requires oil discharge prevention and contingency plans from companies whose operations pose a potential risk of oil spills entering Alaska lands or waters.

Residents in affected areas or governing bodies of affected municipalities may request a public hearing by writing to the department before May 3, 2026. The department will hold a hearing if it determines good cause exists.

Comments can be submitted online at dec.alaska.gov/comment or in writing to Melody Smith, Department of Environmental Conservation, SPAR/PPRP, 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, or [email protected]. The application package is available for review at dec.alaska.gov/Applications/SPAR/PublicMVC/IPP/CPlansUnderReview.