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AK HB220

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2011

Primary Sponsor

Alberta Gardner

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Origin

House of Representatives

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Establishes a new chapter (AS 31.20) creating a process for the Commissioner of Natural Resources to facilitate shared use of oil and gas facilities between operators, including negotiation, mediation, and binding arbitration procedures.

  • Requires operators seeking access to existing facilities to first negotiate in good faith for at least 6 months before applying to the commissioner for assistance.

  • Creates a three-stage dispute resolution process: commissioner-supervised negotiation (up to 180 days), mediation, and binding arbitration if parties cannot reach agreement and shared use serves the state's best interests.

  • Allows the commissioner to issue binding orders requiring facility sharing when economically feasible and in Alaska's best interest for maximizing oil and gas resource development and revenue.

  • Requires facility owners to report shared-use agreements within 60 days of notice from the commissioner; filed reports are kept confidential.

Legislative Description

Shared Use Of Oil & Gas Facilities

Oil & Gas

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

3/31/2011

Committee Referrals

Resources3/31/2011

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