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AK SJR5

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/8/2017

Primary Sponsor

Mike Dunleavy

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Origin

Senate

30th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the Trump Administration to reverse federal restrictions on hydrocarbon and mineral development in the Arctic outer continental shelf, Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska.

  • States that Alaska contains over 30 percent of the nation's technically recoverable oil and gas resources and has over 50 years of experience in sustainable resource development.

  • Estimates that restricted areas contain up to 35 billion barrels of oil and over 150 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, with potential development generating 790,000 jobs and $633 billion in public revenue.

  • Urges Congress to provide Alaska with 37.5 percent of revenue generated from outer continental shelf development for infrastructure and environmental preservation.

  • Directs copies of the resolution to federal officials including the President, Vice President, Congressional leaders, Interior Secretary, and Alaska's congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Support Outer Continental Shelf Develop.

Oil & Gas

Last Action

REFERRED TO RESOURCES

4/17/2017

Committee Referrals

Resources2/8/2017

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