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AK HJR11
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
8/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
Robert Lynn
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AI Summary
- Alaska Legislature urges U.S. Congress not to pass legislation designating Area 1002 of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge as wilderness
- Area 1002 contains estimated 10.4 billion recoverable barrels of oil and significant natural gas reserves while comprising only 8 percent of the refuge's total area
- Area 1002 was excluded from wilderness designation in 1980 as part of a compromise when the Alaska Wildlife Range was converted to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
- Oil and gas operations would occupy approximately 2,000 acres (0.13 percent) of Area 1002's 1.5 million acres under full development
- Resolution copies directed to President Obama, Vice President Biden, Congressional leadership, and all members of the 112th Congress
Legislative Description
Opposing Anwr Wilderness Designation
Oil & Gas
Last Action
PERMANENTLY FILED 7/19 LEGIS RESOLVE 5
8/24/2011
Committee Referrals
Resources1/21/2011
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