NEWS: Democrats Call for End to Permitting Delays for Point Thomson
October 2, 2012
French and Gara concerned by recent federal permitting delay
Today, Senator Hollis French and Representative Les Gara (both D-Anchorage) sent a letter to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state regulators urging the agencies to ensure timely issuance of necessary wetlands and other permits, so that work can begin at the Point Thomson Unit this winter.
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NEWS: Rep. Gardner: Cook Inlet Gas Permit Bottleneck Is Unacceptable
September 27, 2012
Legislator calls for increased federal permitting capacity to keep local energy solutions on track
Today, Representative Berta Gardner (D-Anchorage) questioned whether Southcentral energy supplies would be delayed due to a lack of permitting capacity in federal agencies in charge of issuing Cook Inlet oil and gas permits. Citing Apache Corp.’s recent decision to suspend its Cook Inlet exploration due to delayed federal permits, Rep. Gardner called on Alaska’s congressional delegation to work with federal agencies to review whether staffing in the Kenai offices of these agencies needs to be increased to keep up with the resurgence of energy exploration in Cook Inlet.
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Rep. Guttenberg’s Legislative Report: Interior Budget Highlights; Reducing the Cost of Energy
May 18, 2012
Friends and Neighbors,
These sunny days are what the Interior is all about. I hope that everyone is getting the opportunity to enjoy them and gear up for some summer activities.
Spring also means Graduation time! Congratulations to all of our 2012 graduates! I wish you the best on all your future endeavors.
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NEWS: House Democrats Laud Successful Cook Inlet Lease Sale
May 16, 2012
Today, four members of the House Democratic Caucus said that today’s successful Cook Inlet lease sale was another reason for Alaskans to be optimistic about Alaska’s ability to meet long-term local energy needs with Alaskan gas.
“The industry’s renewed interest in Cook Inlet is not surprising given the incentives we’ve put in place and the real potential to find large amounts of untapped oil and gas,” said Representative Pete Petersen (D-Anchorage). “It shows they think there’s a lot of gas there, and that they’re willing to produce it. That’s good news for Alaska’s energy future.”
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Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Back in Action; FY13 Budget Review
May 15, 2012
Energy a Fairbanks Focus
Just yesterday, the Governor released the FY13 budgets and a bond bill for voters in November. While he admitted it is ‘healthy’, I am pleased both the Senate and the House stayed within the budget cap agreed upon before the session. To do this takes a strategic plan that covers the essentials needed to keep the state going, while promoting businesses, organizations, and projects that create strong commerce and communities.
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