AK HJR9

Urges United States Congress to pass legislation opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge's coastal plain to oil and gas exploration, development, and production.

Estimates the coastal plain contains approximately 10,000,000,000 barrels of recoverable oil and significant natural gas reserves that would enhance national energy independence and reduce reliance on imported oil.

Requires that any development use directional drilling and advanced technology to minimize environmental impact, protect the Porcupine Caribou herd population, and maximize use of Alaska's workforce.

Opposes any reduction in royalty revenue to Alaska from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge development and asserts the state's right to 90 percent of oil, gas, and mineral royalties from federal land promised at statehood.

Encourages use of revenues from Arctic National Wildlife Refuge development to fund renewable and alternative energy resource development in Alaska while pursuing oil and gas exploration.