Evaluation of Mixing Zone and NPDES Permit Renewal Applications for BWTF at Alyeska Marine Terminal

AMT Application Evaluation: In overview, the BWTF effluent discharge is tasked by regulation to stay within proscribed limits of pollutant concentrations and to do no significant harm to the environment of Port Valdez. According to annual results from Alyeska?s Environmental Monitoring Program (AEMP), they have essentially succeeded in their task. Oil concentrations are reported at very low levels and with the exception of the localized changes to infauna near the diffuser, no significant harm to the environment has been documented.