SEAPA Submarine Cable Removal; Stikine Channel, AK

Stikine Channel, AK | 2020-Mar-27

Initial Notification: The Southeast Alaska Power Agency (SEAPA) seeks to replace an electrical submarine power cable in the Stikine crossing between the islands of Woronkofski and Vank to maintain reliable power for the Petersburg Borough. Cable replacement will require removal of the existing oil‐filled cable and installation of a new cable. Worst case discharge would be the entire length of the cable; 18000 feet with an amount of approximately 212 gallons of dielectric fluid. USCG Sector Juneau requested the NOAA SSC provide input on ESA listed species in the vicinity of the project.