Notice of Analysis & Proposed Decision TAPS Amendment PLMPs 77.5-82.4

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has prepared a proposed decision on a request from Alyeska Pipeline Service Company to add about 26.1 acres of land to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) right-of-way lease. The land, at four spots near pipeline mileposts 77.5 to 82.4 on the east bank of the Sagavanirktok River, would hold stockpiles of riprap (large rock) to protect the buried pipeline from floods and for emergency work. The public can send written comments until 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 2026.

Why was this notice issued?

Alyeska Pipeline Service Company asked DNR to amend the TAPS Right-of-Way (ROW) Lease, ADL 63574, to add land at four locations. DNR is giving notice of its Analysis and Proposed Decision as required by Alaska Statute (AS) 38.35.080.

What action is being taken?

DNR proposes to approve adding about 26.1 acres of land next to the western edge of the TAPS right-of-way at Pipeline Mileposts (PLMP) 77.5, 78.25, 81 and 82.4 (Umiat Meridian, Township 3 South and Township 4 South, Range 14 East) for strategic riprap stockpiles. The stockpiles would protect the buried pipe from flooding and be used for emergency work where the pipeline and its work pad cannot be reached by road. The added land will be surveyed and may end up smaller than approved for construction. If comments show a need for major changes, DNR will give more public notice on or after December 2, 2026; if not, the proposed decision, with any minor changes, will become the final decision after December 2, 2026 without further notice.

Who is involved: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC), applicant; Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas – State Pipeline Coordinator's Section

How can the public respond?

Respond by Wed, Dec 2, 2026 24 days from today.

“before 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 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

What to include

Comments must be in writing. Reference: Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, ADL 63574, Strategic Riprap Stockpiles at Pipeline Mileposts 77.5, 78.25, 81, & 82.4 (2026-63574-A2). The Analysis and Proposed Decision is available online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom; hard copies can be bought at cost from DNR at the address above. People with disabilities who need help 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 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, AK 99501

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

Nov 2, 2026: Notice published
Dec 2, 2026: Written comments due before 5:00 p.m.

Original notice text

NOTICE OF ANALYSIS AND PROPOSED DECISION Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, ADL 63574 Strategic Riprap Stockpiles at Pipeline Mileposts 77.5, 78.25, 81, & 82.4 (2026-63574-A2) 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 an amendment request submitted by Alyeska Pipeline Service Company (APSC) to add additional lands to the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) Right-of-Way (ROW) Lease, ADL 63574, at four locations for strategic riprap stockpiles. The stockpiles would protect the buried pipe from flood events and would be used for emergency work, if necessary, along TAPS on the east bank of the Sagavanirktok River where the pipeline and its work pad are not road accessible. The ROW additions are lands adjacent to the westerly boundary of the TAPS ROW located within the Umiat Meridian in the following areas: Pipeline Milepost (PLMP) 77.5 within the NW1/4 of Section 9, Township 3 South, Range 14 East; PLMP 78.25 within the SW1/4 of Section 9 and the NW1/4 of Section 16, Township 3 South, Range 14 East; PLMP 81 within the E1/2 of Section 29, Township 3 South, Range 14 East; and PLMP 82.4 within the SW1/4 of Section 32, Township 3 South, Range 14 East, and the NW1/4 of Section 5, Township 4 South, Range 14 East. The ROW additions total approximately 26.1 acres. The added land to the ROW Lease will be surveyed and may include less acreage than approved for construction. 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 December 2, 2026. If public comment indicates the need for significant changes in the proposed decision, then additional public notice will be given on or after December 2, 2026. If no significant changes are required, then the proposed decision, including any minor changes, will be issued without further notice as the final decision after December 2, 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 at: http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/home/newsroom. The public may obtain hard copies of the documents, at cost, from the DNR at the address 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: November 2, 2026

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