Notice of Proposed Written Determination and Comment Period for Renewal of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, ADL 63574, and Associated Rights

What is this notice about?

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The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) plans to renew the lease that allows the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) to cross state land from the North Slope to Valdez, along with related access roads, airstrips and communication sites, for another 30 years. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026, and can attend an online hearing on October 13 or an in-person hearing in Valdez on October 15.

Why was this notice issued?

The Commissioner of Natural Resources reviewed the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Right-of-Way (ROW) Lease, ADL 63574, for renewal and issued a Proposed Written Determination, dated September 30, 2026, finding that the lessees have met the requirements of Alaska Statute (AS) 38.35.110. DNR is taking public comment on that proposed decision.

What action is being taken?

DNR proposes to renew the TAPS Right-of-Way Lease, ADL 63574, and Associated Rights (such as access roads, airstrips and communication sites) for a term of 30 years. The lease covers a 100-foot-wide right-of-way from the North Slope to Valdez, except where the Commissioner has allowed a wider area for operation and maintenance or for environmental and public safety. If the proposed decision is revised after the comment period, a Revised Written Determination will be published under AS 38.35.070. The decision becomes final 30 days after the comment period ends, unless the Commissioner extends that period in writing by up to 90 more days to consider comments.

Who is involved: The lessees of the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Right-of-Way Lease, ADL 63574 (the notice does not name them).

How can the public respond?

Respond by Fri, Oct 30, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Before 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026”

Ways to respond

Mail Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section, 550 West 7?? Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501
Email spc.records@alaska.gov (listed in the notice's contact information)

What to include

Comments must be submitted in writing to the address listed in the notice before 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026. The Commissioner's Statement of Reasons and Proposed Written Determination is available at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom, and the TAPS Lease and related documents are at https://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Library?Pipeline=Trans-Alaska%20Pipeline%20System. Copies of the Written Determination and Lease can be requested from the State Pipeline Coordinator's Section at cost. People with disabilities who need aids, services or special changes to take part may call (907) 269-8411 TTY/TTD and should give enough advance notice.

Contact

Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section
spc.records@alaska.gov
(907) 269-8800
550 West 7?? Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

Public hearing (virtual): Tue, Oct 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Online
Join at https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d5f42e1-4d9b-4092-9f70-587bff68bd09@20030bf6-7ad9-42f7-9273-59ea83fcfa38?source=email. Connection information is available at https://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Services/Pipeline/Trans-Alaska%20Pipeline%20System
Public hearing (in person): Thu, Oct 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Valdez Convention and Civic Center, 314 Clifton Dr., Valdez, Alaska 99686

Key dates

Sep 30, 2026: Proposed Written Determination dated and notice published
Oct 13, 2026: Virtual public hearing, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Oct 15, 2026: In-person public hearing in Valdez, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Oct 30, 2026: Written comments due before 5:00 p.m.; any notice extending the time to consider comments will be published on or about this date

Original notice text

NOTICE OF PROPOSED WRITTEN DETERMINATION AND COMMENT PERIOD FOR RENEWAL OF THE TRANS-ALASKA PIPELINE SYSTEM, ADL 63574, AND ASSOCIATED RIGHTS The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) gives notice that it will accept written comments on the Proposed Commissioner’s Written Determination to renew the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Right-of-Way (ROW) Lease, ADL 63574, and Associated Rights. General Description of the Lands Involved The TAPS ROW Lease originates on the North Slope and ends in Valdez and encompasses all land involved in this determination, heretofore and hereafter acquired by the State. The lands involve a 100-foot-wide ROW except where the Commissioner has authorized a wider ROW for operation and maintenance or environmental and public safety. The lands involving Associated Rights, such as access roads, airstrips, and communication sites, are also included in this determination and are generally located adjacent to or in proximity to the ROW. Commissioner’s Statement of Reasons and Proposed Written Determination The Commissioner has evaluated information considered reasonably necessary to make a determination on renewal of the Lease. The Commissioner has issued a Proposed Written Determination, dated September 30, 2026, that the lessees have satisfied the requirements of AS 38.35.110, and the Commissioner intends to renew the lease and Associated Rights for a term of 30 years. A copy of the Commissioner’s Statement of Reasons and Proposed Written Determination has been provided to the lessees. Comment Period The public is invited to comment on the proposed action. Comments must be submitted, in writing, to the address below before 5:00 p.m. on October 30, 2026. If the Proposed Written Determination is revised following the close of the public comment period, the Revised Written Determination will be published consistent with AS 38.35.070. The Written Determination, or if revised, the Revised Written Determination, is the final administrative decision 30 days after the end of the public comment period, unless the commissioner, in writing, extends that 30-day period for a specified period of not more than 90 additional days to allow for a full consideration of comments received. If an extension of time to consider public comments is determined to be necessary, notice of the extension will be published on or about October 30, 2026. Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section 550 West 7?? Avenue, Suite 1100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 269-8800 Email: spc.records@alaska.gov The Commissioner’s Statement of Reasons and Proposed Written Determination is available online at: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom. The TAPS Lease and related documents can be found online at: https://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Library?Pipeline=Trans-Alaska%20Pipeline%20System. Requests for copies of the Written Determination and Lease will be furnished, at cost, and may be made to the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section via the contact information provided above. Public Hearing Schedule Virtual - October 13, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Access the hearing via the following link: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/0d5f42e1-4d9b-4092-9f70-587bff68bd09@20030bf6-7ad9-42f7-9273-59ea83fcfa38?source=email Information on how to connect to the virtual public hearing is available at: https://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Services/Pipeline/Trans-Alaska%20Pipeline%20System In Person - October 15, 2026, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Valdez Convention and Civic Center, located at 314 Clifton Dr., Valdez, Alaska 99686. DNR complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this review may call (907) 269-8411 TTY/TTD. Please provide sufficient notice for DNR to accommodate your needs. DNR reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication. Publish: September 30, 2026

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