2. The Alliance Natural Gas Pipeline Briefing April 27, 2001 William G. Britt, Jr. State Pipeline Coordinator Department of Natural Resources

3. 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.

4. Governor Knowles’ Gas Pipeline Priorities Alaska hire and use of Alaskan businesses Alaskan access to gas Fair share of revenues for Alaskans

6. Why Send Alaska Gas to North America and Not Asia? Qatar Malaysia Brunei Abu Dhabi Indonesia Australia

7. 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

8. Governor Knowles’ “Doing It Right” Policy Sound Science Prudent Management Responsive, Meaningful Public Involvement

9. Sound Science Hydrological Studies Geological Studies Archaeological Studies Gas Supply Studies Oil Production Studies Fiscal Studies

10. Prudent Management Advocacy Project Proponents Federal Government Canadian Government Approval and oversight processes Design Construction Operation

11. Responsive, Meaningful Public Involvement Public participation in approval processes Administrative Order 188

12. 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.

13. 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

14. Federal Agencies BLM DOT/OPS EPA CG COE Federal - State Joint Pipeline Office State Pipeline Coordinator Commissioner of Natural Resources Governor State Agencies DNR DEC DFG DOT DOL DPS DGC Authorized Officer State Director BLM Sec. of Interior

15. 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 lease 100. Decision on application 110. Term of lease 120. Covenants required to be included in lease Right-of-Way Leasing Act Section 122. Products pipeline leases 130. Right-of-way easements or leases acquired from others 140. Payment of rental and costs 170. Forfeiture of lease 180. Suits to enjoin or recover damages for defaults 190. Application of the Administrative Procedure Act 200. Judicial review of decisions of commissioner on application 205. Lease savings clause 210. Delegation of commissioner’s authority 220. Continued operation of certain carriers 225. Binding effect of covenants 230. Definitions 260. Short title

16. National Environmental Policy ActLead Agency TBD Certificate of Public Convenience and NecessityFERC (interstate) Dredge and Fill PermitsCOE Section 10 PermitsCOE Wastewater (NPDES) PermitsEPA/ADEC SPCC PlansEPA Permit to handle Hazardous WasteEPA Radio/Wireless Communication Permits and LicensesFCC Airport LeasesFAA Notices to ProceedBLM Material SalesBLM Land Use AuthorizationsDOD, BIA, others Bridge PermitsCG Examples of Federal Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas Pipeline

17. Certificate of Public Convenience and NecessityRCA (intrastate) Right-of-Way LeaseADNR Land Use AuthorizationsADNR, UA, MHT Water AppropriationsADNR Material SalesADNR Burning PermitsADNR and ADEC Oil Discharge Contingency PlansADEC Food Service PermitsADEC Solid Waste Disposal PermitsADEC PSD (Air Quality) PermitsADEC Water and Sewage Plan ApprovalsADEC Habitat Protection PermitsADFG Utility Permits for EncroachmentADOT ACMP ConsistencyDGC Examples of State Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas Pipeline

18. Zoning Requirements and Land Use PermitsNorth Slope Borough Development PermitsNorth Slope Borough Road PlansNorth Slope Borough Zoning and Land Use ApprovalDelta Junction Leases, Rights-of-Way, Land Use AuthorizationsChugach, Ahtna, others Examples of Local and Private Authorizations for an Alaskan Gas Pipeline

19. 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

20. 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

21. 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

22. State Pipeline Coordinator’s Office (SPCO) Gas Pipeline Office (GPO) Joint Pipeline Office (JPO) Deputy State Pipeline Coordinator State Pipeline Coordinator Commissioner of Natural Resources Governor GPO Agencies DNR DEC DFG DOT DOL DPS DGC JPO Agencies DNR DEC DFG DOT DOL DPS DGC BLM DOT/OPS EPA CG COE

23. FY02 Scope of Work Prepare to receive an application Work with proponents State policy support Process an application

24. Questions?