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The Alliance
Natural Gas Pipeline BriefingApril 27, 2001
William G. Britt, Jr.State Pipeline Coordinator
Department of Natural Resources
Development and transportation of Alaska natural gas to North
American markets is in the best interest of the people of Alaska
and the United States.
Governor Knowles’ Gas Pipeline Priorities
• Alaska hire and use of Alaskan businesses
• Alaskan access to gas
• Fair share of revenues for Alaskans
Why Send Alaska Gas to North America and Not Asia?
• Qatar
• Malaysia
• Brunei
• Abu Dhabi
• Indonesia
• Australia
Why the Highway Route?
• Ease of permitting
• Ease of design and construction
• Alaskan access to gas
• Alaska hire and use of Alaska businesses
• Revenues for Alaskans
Governor Knowles’“Doing It Right” Policy
• Sound Science
• Prudent Management
• Responsive, Meaningful Public Involvement
Sound Science
• Hydrological Studies
• Geological Studies
• Archaeological Studies
• Gas Supply Studies
• Oil Production Studies
• Fiscal Studies
Prudent Management
Advocacy• Project Proponents• Federal Government• Canadian Government
Approval and oversight processes• Design• Construction• Operation
Responsive, MeaningfulPublic Involvement
• Public participation in approval processes
• Administrative Order 188
Natural Gas Policy Council
Mission:
Advise Governor and Gas Pipeline Cabinet on how to promote the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline Project, and how to maximize the benefits of the project for Alaskans.
Natural Gas Policy Council
• Scope of work:
- meetings to inform the public and gather their comments - recommendations to governor and cabinet on:
- potential benefits to Alaskan communities - best uses of state’s royalty gas- options for GTL, LNG, and NGL projects- demand for in-state natural gas
- minimizing environmental impacts- readiness for Alaskans to work on the project- state financing and potential ownership of the project
Federal Agencies
BLM
DOT/OPS
EPA
CG
COE
Federal - StateJoint Pipeline
Office
State Pipeline Coordinator
Commissioner ofNatural Resources
Governor
State Agencies
DNR
DEC
DFG
DOT
DOL
DPS
DGC
Authorized Officer
State DirectorBLM
Sec. of Interior
Section 10. Legislative declaration of policy 15. Powers of the commissioner 20. Grant of right-of-way lease 30. Abandonment, reduction, or impairment of service of pipeline 40. Temporary or emergency service or
temporary abandonment, reduction, or impairment of service by lessee
50. Application for right-of-way leases 70. Notice of application 80. Analysis and public hearing 90. Multiple applications for same lease100. Decision on application110. Term of lease120. Covenants required to be included in lease
Right-of-Way Leasing Act
Section122. Products pipeline leases130. Right-of-way easements or leases acquired from others140. Payment of rental and costs170. Forfeiture of lease180. Suits to enjoin or recover damages for defaults190. Application of the Administrative Procedure Act200. Judicial review of decisions of commissioner on application205. Lease savings clause210. Delegation of commissioner’s authority220. Continued operation of certain carriers225. Binding effect of covenants230. Definitions260. Short title
National Environmental Policy Act Lead Agency TBDCertificate of Public
Convenience and Necessity FERC (interstate)Dredge and Fill Permits COESection 10 Permits COEWastewater (NPDES) Permits EPA/ADECSPCC Plans EPAPermit to handle Hazardous Waste EPARadio/Wireless Communication
Permits and Licenses FCCAirport Leases FAANotices to Proceed BLMMaterial Sales BLMLand Use Authorizations DOD, BIA, othersBridge Permits CG
Examples of Federal Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas Pipeline
Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity RCA (intrastate)
Right-of-Way Lease ADNRLand Use Authorizations ADNR, UA, MHTWater Appropriations ADNRMaterial Sales ADNRBurning Permits ADNR and ADECOil Discharge Contingency Plans ADECFood Service Permits ADECSolid Waste Disposal Permits ADECPSD (Air Quality) Permits ADECWater and Sewage Plan Approvals ADECHabitat Protection Permits ADFGUtility Permits for Encroachment ADOTACMP Consistency DGC
Examples of State Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas Pipeline
Zoning Requirements andLand Use Permits North Slope Borough
Development Permits North Slope Borough
Road Plans North Slope Borough
Zoning and Land Use Approval Delta Junction
Leases, Rights-of-Way, Land Use Authorizations Chugach, Ahtna,
others
Examples of Local and Private Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas
Pipeline
• Single point of contact for permitting, authorizations, and oversight
• Coordinated process for permitting, authorizations, and oversight
• Similar terms and conditions in permits and authorizations
• Unified voice in dealing with federal and Canadian governments, pipeline
companies, and gas owners
• Use existing structures to address these issues
Administrative Order 187
Gas Pipeline Cabinet
Commissioners of:- Alaska Department of Natural Resources (Chair) - Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation- Alaska Department of Fish and Game- Alaska Department of Revenue- Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities- Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development- Alaska Department of Community and Economic Development
Directors of:- Division of Governmental Coordination- Governor’s Washington D.C. Office
Attorney General
Administrative Order 187
State Pipeline Coordinator is the:
Lead for coordinating state permitting,authorizations, and oversight for gas pipelines - Work planning - Scheduling - Budgeting - Staffing
Lead for communication and coordination with federal and Canadian agencies related to - Routing - Design - Permitting - Authorizations - Construction oversight
Administrative Order 187
State Pipeline Coordinator’s Office (SPCO)
Gas PipelineOffice (GPO)
Joint PipelineOffice (JPO)
Deputy StatePipeline
Coordinator
State PipelineCoordinator
Commissioner ofNatural Resources
Governor
GPO Agencies
DNR
DEC
DFG
DOT
DOL
DPS
DGC
JPO AgenciesDNR
DEC
DFG
DOT
DOL
DPS
DGC
BLM
DOT/OPS
EPA
CG
COE
FY02 Scope of Work
• Prepare to receive an application
• Work with proponents
• State policy support
• Process an application
Questions?