SR 8 Summary

• Reaffirms the Alaska State Senate's support for environmentally responsible development of the Kensington Gold Mine in Southeast Alaska

• Urges the governor to encourage state and federal agencies to promptly reinstate, reactivate, and extend permits for mine construction and operation if the United States Supreme Court rules in favor of the mine

• Notes the mine was fully permitted by federal, state, and local agencies based on three environmental impact statements and over 1,000 environmental and engineering studies

• Emphasizes the mine's economic importance to Juneau and Southeast Alaska, with projected family-wage jobs averaging $80,000 annually for approximately 300 workers during construction and 200 workers annually during the estimated 10-year operation

• Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to federal and state officials, including the President, Congress members, and the Alaska delegation