Contact Information

Program Manager: Chris Foley

Telephone Number: (907) 465-5257

Email Address: chris.foley@alaska.gov

Compliance Program

The Department’s permitting and compliance programs are designed to help achieve compliance through prompt, efficient, and cost-effective means. The Compliance and Enforcement Program will assure compliance with APDES permit and program requirements by using a combination of

1. Compliance Monitoring,
2. Compliance Assistance,
3. Compliance Incentives, and
4. Enforcement.

The Department’s goal is that all facilities be in compliance with all requirements at all times and recognize that facility operators desire to be in compliance. The primary objective of the Compliance and Enforcement Program is to resolve compliance problems quickly and at the lowest appropriate level to avoid serious or lengthy violations. As a general practice, the Department will attempt to resolve potential compliance issues during the permit development process. Noncompliance that is accidental and isolated should be returned to compliance as quickly and efficiently as possible. The Department’s approach will be an escalating response to noncompliance where actions will be fair, consistent, and in proportion to the nature of the violation.