Overview
ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING, LLC operates a stormwater outfall in Petersburg, Alaska, managing runoff from industrial and marine activities under US EPA NPDES MS4 regulations.
ALASKA MARINE TRUCKING, LLC is a stormwater outfall facility located at 326 Mitkof Highway in Petersburg, Alaska, within the Petersburg Census Area. The facility manages stormwater discharge from an industrial and marine transport setting, serving the local port and logistics operations in Southeast Alaska. As a stormwater outfall in the United States, this facility operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit requirements, including Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial stormwater discharges. The facility's location in a coastal Alaskan community means it handles runoff from impervious surfaces, with typical management practices including sedimentation basins, oil-water separators, and regular monitoring to meet water quality standards. The facility plays a key role in protecting the surrounding marine environment, including the nearby Wrangell Narrows and Frederick Sound, which support salmon fisheries and diverse aquatic habitats. Effective stormwater management at this outfall helps prevent pollutants from industrial and urban runoff from entering sensitive coastal waters, supporting local ecosystems and community water quality.
Environmental context
The facility discharges into the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska, a region characterized by heavy rainfall, steep terrain, and productive marine ecosystems. Stormwater runoff from industrial and transportation activities can carry sediments, hydrocarbons, and metals, posing risks to salmon spawning grounds and shellfish habitats. Regulatory oversight under the Clean Water Act requires best management practices to minimize these impacts and protect water quality in receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 326 Mitkof Highway in Petersburg, Alaska, within the Petersburg Census Area.
It is a stormwater outfall facility that manages industrial stormwater discharge from marine trucking and logistics operations.
As a US facility, it operates under the Clean Water Act and is subject to NPDES permit requirements, likely under the Multi-Sector General Permit for industrial stormwater discharges.
Stormwater outfalls use best management practices like sedimentation basins and oil-water separators to remove pollutants before discharge, protecting salmon habitats and water quality in Southeast Alaska.
The facility helps prevent industrial runoff from entering sensitive coastal ecosystems, including spawning grounds for salmon and other marine life in the Wrangell Narrows area.
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