FY2007-13 Proposed 2007-2012 OCS Oil and Gas Leasing ProgramKODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
RESOLUTION NO. FY2007 -13
Introduced by: Manager Gifford
Requested by: Tri- Boroughs
Drafted by: Community
Development Dept.
Introduced: 11/02/2006
Adopted: 11/02/2006
A RESOLUTION OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH ASSEMBLY URGING
SUPPORT FOR THE PROPOSED 2007 -2012 OUTER CONTINENTAL SHELF (OCS)
OIL AND GAS LEASING PROGRAM PROVIDED CERTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL
AND ECONOMIC SAFEGUARDS ARE ENSURED
WHEREAS, the United States Department of the Interior, Minerals Management Service
(MMS) has requested comments of the new 5 -year Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) oil
and gas leasing program for 2007 -2012; and
WHEREAS, the MMS has created 26 OCS planning areas, one of which is named the
Cook Inlet Planning Area located 3 miles offshore of the Kodiak Island Borough coast;
and
WHEREAS, the Cook Inlet Planning Area is currently proposed for two (2) Special
Interest Sales in 2009, and 2011; and
WHEREAS, MMS estimates the Cook Inlet Planning Area may contain oil and gas
reserves of 200 million barrels and 200 billion cubic feet of gas, respectively; and
WHEREAS, comments on the Proposed 5 -Year Plan must be submitted to MMS by
November 24, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the Kodiak Island Borough has previously supported oil and natural gas
leasing programs within the Cook Inlet OCS waters under the principles of the Tri-
Borough Position Paper as stated in Assembly Resolution 2002 -06 ; and
WHEREAS, commercial fishing and subsistence has supported the people of the
Kodiak Island Borough and Alaska Peninsula for centuries; and
WHEREAS, commercial fishing and subsistence must continue to support the people of
the Kodiak Island Borough and Alaska Peninsula after the oil and gas is depleted;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK
ISLAND BOROUGH THAT the Kodiak Island Borough hereby confirms its support the
Mineral Management Service's (MMS's) Proposed 5 -Year Plan for the 2007 -2012 OCS
Oil and Gas Leasing Program and the Proposed Program Option for the Cook Inlet
Planning Area, provided maximum protection and priority be given to fishery resources,
provided exploration and development be conducted in an environmentally safe manner,
and provided that lease stipulations are included requiring oil and gas companies to
provide employment and business opportunities to the residents of the Kodiak Island
Borough
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2007 -13
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT the Kodiak Island Borough Assembly urges the
United States Department of the Interior specifically address five (5) prominent issues of
local concern. These issues are:
1 No Off-Shore Loading of Tankers; and
2 Specific plans to Minimize and Avoid Commercial Fishing Gear Conflicts; and
3 Adequate Spill Prevention and Response Capability; and
4 Identification of Critical Habitat Areas; and
5 Provisions for Local Government Revenue Sharing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT the Kodiak Island Borough:
A, requests federal funding be made available to the Kodiak Island Borough and
interested local residents for travel and consultant related expenses in order to
allow effective participation in the Environmental Impact Statement process and
Lease Sale Process; and
B. requests adequate lease stipulations be added to mitigate any potential adverse
social and environmental affects; and
C. reserves the right to withdraw support for oil and gas leasing in the Cook Inlet
during the 5 -Year Plan period of 2007 -2012, if the requirements of this resolution
are not met; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH THAT the Kodiak Island Borough will provide a copy of
this resolution as its formal comments to MMS, and to the Governor of Alaska, on the
Proposed 5 -Year Plan
ATTEST:
ADOPTED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
THIS SECOND DAY OF NOVEMBER 2006
Nova M. Javier, CMC, Borough Clerk
KODIAK ISLAND BOROUGH
me M. Selby, Borough Ma
Kodiak Island Borough, Alaska Resolution No. FY2007 -13
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