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Notice of Analysis & Proposed Decision & Public Hearings AKLNG Conditional ROW Lease Conversions

Department of Natural Resources · Notice #225639

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has written an Analysis and Proposed Decision on a request to turn two conditional right-of-way leases for the Alaska LNG (liquefied natural gas) project into regular right-of-way leases. The leases cover the Point Thomson Transmission Line and the Gas Treatment Plant (GTP)-Mainline pipeline route. The public can comment in writing until 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026, and can speak at an online hearing on November 23 or an in-person hearing in Anchorage on November 24.

Why was this notice issued?

8 Star Alaska LLC, on behalf of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, asked DNR to convert two conditional right-of-way (ROW) leases into regular ROW leases. Alaska Statute (AS) 38.35.080 requires DNR to give public notice of its Analysis and Proposed Decision.

What action is being taken?

DNR is proposing to convert and amend the Alaska LNG Point Thomson Transmission Line Conditional ROW Lease (ADL 421296) and the Alaska LNG GTP-Mainline-LF Conditional ROW Lease (ADL 421297) from conditional leases under AS 38.35.100(b) to ROW leases under AS 38.35.100(a). DNR is taking public comments and holding two public hearings on the proposed decision.

Who is involved: 8 Star Alaska LLC; Alaska Gasline Development Corporation

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Nov 25, 2026 17 days from today.

“Before 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026”

Ways to respond

  • Mail Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501
  • Email spc.records@alaska.gov
  • Testify at hearing Virtual hearing November 23, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm via Microsoft Teams; in-person hearing November 24, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at AHFC Headquarters Building, 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska 99504

What to include

Comments must be in writing. You may wish to mention lease numbers ADL 421296 and ADL 421297. The Analysis and Proposed Decision is available online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom. Paper copies are available at cost from the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section. People with disabilities who need aids, services, or special changes to take part may call (907) 269-8411 TTY/TTD and should give DNR 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 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

  • Public hearing (virtual): Mon, Nov 23, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
    Online (Microsoft Teams)
    Conference Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting; Meeting ID: 270 654 983 611 955 0; Passcode: cB7fH7HA. Connection information: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom
  • Public hearing (in person): Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
    AHFC Headquarters Building, 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska 99504

Key dates

  • Oct 23, 2026: Notice published
  • Nov 23, 2026: Virtual public hearing, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
  • Nov 24, 2026: In-person public hearing in Anchorage, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
  • Nov 25, 2026: Written comments due before 5:00 p.m.

Original notice text
NOTICE OF ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED DECISION & PUBLIC HEARINGS Alaska LNG Point Thomson Transmission Line, ADL 421296 & Alaska LNG GTP-Mainline-LF, ADL 421297 Conversion & Amendment of Conditional Leases The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS) 38.35.080, hereby gives notice that DNR has prepared an Analysis and Proposed Decision for a request submitted by 8 Star Alaska LLC, on behalf of Alaska Gasline Development Corporation, to convert the Alaska LNG Point Thomson Transmission Line Conditional Right-of-Way (ROW) Lease, ADL 421296, and the Alaska LNG GTP-Mainline-LF Conditional ROW Lease, ADL 421297 from conditional ROW leases under AS 38.35.100(b) to ROW leases under AS 38.35.100(a). Public Hearing Schedule Virtual - November 23, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. The hearing can be accessed during the scheduled time at: Conference Website: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 270 654 983 611 955 0 Passcode: cB7fH7HA Information on how to connect to online public hearing is available at: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom In Person - November 24, 2026, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the AHFC Headquarters Building, located at 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, Alaska 99504. Comments The public is invited to comment on the Analysis and Proposed Decision. Comments must be submitted in writing to the address below before 5:00 p.m. on November 25, 2026. Department of Natural Resources Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100 Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 269-8800 Email: spc.records@alaska.gov The Analysis and Proposed Decision is available online: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom. Requests for copies will be furnished, at cost, and may be made to the State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section via the contact information provided above. 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: October 23, 2026

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