Stakeholder Engagement Plan Hilcorp Alaska and Harvest Alaska Oil and Gas Actvities Cook Inlet, Alaska

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN HILCORP ALASKA AND HARVEST ALASKA OIL AND GAS ACTVITIES COOK INLET, ALASKA

Prepared for Hilcorp Alaska, LLC and Harvest Alaska, LLC 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400 Anchorage, Alaska 99503

Prepared by Fairweather Science LLC 301 Calista Court Anchorage, Alaska 99518

April 2018

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acronyms and Abbreviations ...... 3 1.0 Introduction ...... 4 2.0 Project Description ...... 4 3.0 Stakeholder Engagement ...... 7 4.0 Alaska Stakeholders ...... 7 4.1 Communities Within the Project Area ...... 7 Regional Organizations ...... 7 Chugach Alaska Corporation Tribes in Cook Inlet ...... 11 Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Tribes in Cook Inlet ...... 13 Salamatof (Salamatowa/Ken Dech’ Etl’t) - “Scrub timber flat” ...... 13 Seldovia (Angidahtnu) - “Stream” ...... 14 Tyonek (Tubughnen) - “Beach land” ...... 15 Kenai (Kahtnu) - “River-mouth-river” ...... 16 Other ...... 16 4.2 Agency Stakeholders ...... 17 5.0 Stakeholder Engagement Plan Implementation ...... 18 6.0 Schedule ...... 18 6.1 Project Contacts ...... 19 7.0 References ...... 20

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FIGURES

Figure 1. Geographic region of Project Activities ...... 5 Figure 2. Chugach Alaska Corporation (top) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Tribes (bottom) ...... 9

TABLES

Table 1. Summary of Planned Activities, 2019-2024...... 6 Table 2. Regional Organization Contacts in Cook Inlet, Alaska ...... 10 Table 3. Contacts in Port Graham, Alaska ...... 12 Table 4. Contacts in Nanwalek, Alaska ...... 13 Table 5. Contacts in Ninilchik, Alaska ...... 13 Table 6. Contacts in Salamatof, Alaska ...... 14 Table 7. Contacts in Seldovia, Alaska ...... 15 Table 8. Contacts in Tyonek, Alaska ...... 16 Table 9. Contacts in Kenai, Alaska ...... 16 Table 10. Agency Stakeholder Contacts ...... 17 Table 11. Hilcorp Project Contacts ...... 19

APPENDICES

Appendix A - Meeting List

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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

AD Anno Domini ADF&G Alaska Department of Fish & Game ANSCA Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act CAC Chugach Alaska Corporation CFR Code of Federal Regulations CIRI Cook Inlet Region, Inc. DNR Department of Natural Resources ft feet IHA Incidental Harassment Authorization km kilometers LOA Letter of Authorization m meters MMPA Marine Mammal Protection Act nm nautical miles NMFS National Marine Fisheries Service NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration OCS Outer Continental Shelf POC Plan of Cooperation PSO Protected Species Observer SEP Stakeholder Engagement Plan USCG United States Coast Guard USFWS United States Fish & Wildlife Service

DEFINITIONS

1. Project: Hilcorp Alaska activities occurring in Cook Inlet from 2019-2024. 2. Stakeholder: An individual or group who has an interest in or may be affected by the project. 3. Stakeholder Engagement: Broadly defined, a systematic process designed to provide clear and consistent information to those people who have an interest in or who might be affected by the project, and to engage people and groups at appropriate, meaningful levels of the decision-making process. 4. Stakeholder Engagement Plan: The document that defines the stakeholders, their role(s) in the decision-making process, and tools used to educate and consult with the stakeholders about a project. 5. Traditional Knowledge: Knowledge gained through long standing tradition or experience of indigenous peoples.

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp Alaska) and Harvest Alaska, LLC (Harvest Alaska) hereinafter referred to jointly as the “Hilcorp” are petitioning the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to promulgate regulations pursuant to Section 101(a)(5) of the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for the non-lethal unintentional taking of small numbers of marine mammals incidental to oil and gas exploration, development, and production activities in Cook Inlet, Alaska for the period of five years beginning April 1, 2019 extending through April 1, 2024. A Plan of Cooperation (POC) is a necessary requirement under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for receipt of a Letter of Authorization (LOA) and Incidental Harassment Authorization (IHA) to mitigate the potential for conflicts between the proposed activity and traditional subsistence activities (50 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] §18.124(c)(4) and 50 CFR §216.104(a)(12)). The POC must identify the measures that will be taken to minimize any adverse effects on the availability of marine mammals for subsistence uses. In addition, both the USFWS and NMFS require an applicant to communicate and consult with local subsistence communities concerning proposed activity, potential conflicts with subsistence activities, and means of resolving any such conflicts (50 CFR §18.128(d) and 50 CFR §216.104(a) (12) (i), (ii), (iv)). This Stakeholder Engagement Plan (SEP) incorporates the specific requirements of the POC, but also summarizes the strategy for engagement with other stakeholders that may have an interest with Hilcorp’s 5-year exploration and development projects (project).

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The scope of this Petition includes exploration, development, production, and decommissioning activities within the Applicant’s area of operations in and adjacent to Cook Inlet within the Petition’s geographic area (Figure 1). Because Cook Inlet has had active oil and gas activities for over 60 years, this Petition includes all four stages in different areas. Table 1 summarizes the planned activities within the geographic scope of this Petition and the following text describes these activities in more detail. This section is organized into two primary areas within Cook Inlet: lower Cook Inlet (south of the Forelands to Homer) and middle Cook Inlet (north of the Forelands to Susitna/Point Possession). For a detailed project description, please reference the USFWS or NMFS ITR applications.

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Figure 1. Geographic region of Project Activities

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Table 1. Summary of Planned Activities, 2019-2024.

Year(s) Anticipated Project Name Cook Inlet Region Seasonal Timing Anticipated Noise Sources Planned Duration

Marine: 1 source vessel with airgun, 1 Anchor Point 2D seismic Lower Cook Inlet, Anchor node vessel 2021 or 2022 April-October 30 days survey Point to Kasilof Onshore/Intertidal: Shot holes, tracked vehicles, helicopters 2 source vessels with airguns, 2 support OCS 3D seismic survey Lower Cook Inlet OCS 2019 April-June 90 days vessels, 1 mitigation vessel potentially Fall 2019 or spring 1 vessel with echosounders and/or sub- OCS geohazard survey Lower Cook Inlet OCS 2019 or 2020 30 days 20202 bottom profilers 40-60 days per 1 jack-up rig, drive pipe installation, 2-3 OCS exploratory wells Lower Cook Inlet OCS 2020-2022 April-October well, 2-4 wells tugs for towing rig, support vessels, per year helicopters Iniskin Peninsula exploration Lower Cook Inlet, west Construction of causeway, dredging, 2019-2020 April-October 180 days and development side vessels Platform & pipeline Vessels, water jets, hydraulic grinders, Middle Cook Inlet 2019-2024 April-October 180 days maintenance helicopters, and/or sub-bottom profilers North Cook Inlet Unit 1 vessel with echosounders and/or sub- Middle Cook Inlet 2020 May 14 days subseawell geohazard survey bottom profilers North Cook Inlet Unit well 1 jack-up rig, tugs towing rig, support Middle Cook Inlet 2020 May-July 90 days abandonment activity vessel, helicopters Trading Bay area geohazard 1 vessel with echosounders and/or sub- Middle Cook Inlet 2020 May 30 days survey bottom profilers Trading Bay area exploratory 1 jack-up rig, drive pipe installation, tugs Middle Cook Inlet 2020 May-October 120-150 days wells towing rig, support vessel, helicopters Drift River terminal Lower Cook Inlet, west 2023 April-October 120 days Vessels decommissioning side

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3.0 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT

Broadly defined, stakeholder engagement is the systematic process designed to provide clear and consistent information to those people who might be affected by the project, and to engage people and groups at appropriate, meaningful levels of the decision-making process. Successful projects effectively engage stakeholders through education, involvement, and a mutual understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and ability to influence decisions. Through this project, Hilcorp will engage stakeholders to identify concerns and use this feedback to inform project operational decision-making. Hilcorp’s overarching objectives are to: ▪ Communicate the scope of the project to stakeholders ▪ Demonstrate sensitivity and responsiveness to stakeholder issues and ideas ▪ Facilitate communication and cooperation among stakeholders Stakeholder groups will receive informative correspondence in advance of any project activity. Meetings with stakeholders (outlined below) will be fully documented including sign-in sheets. Any action items identified in meetings will be highlighted in the meeting notes, assigned and addressed. All unanswered questions or concerns from stakeholders will be routed to the appropriate point of contact for follow-up.

4.0 ALASKA STAKEHOLDERS

Alaska stakeholders are individuals and groups that have an interest in Hilcorp activities. Stakeholders include not only local people directly affected by the project, but also may include agencies that have a role in the permitting review process, elected representatives, Alaska Native village and regional corporations, tribal governments, co-management organizations, nongovernmental organizations, and Alaska residents. Hilcorp respects and values Alaska Native perspectives and is committed to using traditional/subsistence knowledge to inform the development of the project. These perspectives will be incorporated into plans, where applicable, to avoid or mitigate potential impacts on the natural environment, including to marine waters and mammals.

4.1 COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA

Subsistence communities identified as having stakeholder interest in this project include: Native Village of Port Graham, Native Village of Nanwalek (aka English Bay), Seldovia Village Tribe, Ninilchik Village, Village of Salamatof, and Native Village of Tyonek. All of these communities are located near the work area, or near a transit route. Below, we identify potential effects of activities on these communities, and mitigation methods to eliminate those impacts. Completed and proposed pre-season meetings are outlined in Appendix A.

Regional Organizations

There are several regional organizations that service the Cook Inlet regions. Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) is the ANSCA corporation for seven federally recognized Tribes in Cook Inlet: Chickaloon, Eklutna, Knik, Ninilchik, Salamatof, and Seldovia, Tyonek. Chickaloon, Eklutna and Knik are not further discussed in this document due to proximity from project activities. Other communities in the CIRI region that are not federally recognized tribes include Kenai. Chugach Alaska Corporation is the ANSCA corporation for two Tribes in Cook Inlet: Port Graham and Nanwalek. Contact information for these corporations are provided in the following sections. Other regional, non-profit organizations in the region are presented in Table 2. Chugach regional non- profits include the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority (regional housing authority, community planning), Chugachmiut (regional health and social services, education and training, technical assistance), and

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Chugach Regional Resources Commission (natural resources, subsistence and economic development). The Cook Inlet regional non-profit are Cook Inlet Tribal Council (social, educational and employment services), the Cook Inlet Housing Authority (regional housing authority, community planning), and Southcentral Foundation (regional health and social services, education and training, technical assistance).

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Figure 2. Chugach Alaska Corporation (top) and Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Tribes (bottom)

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Other regional, non-profit organizations in the region are presented in Table 1. Chugach regional non- profits include the North Pacific Rim Housing Authority (regional housing authority, community planning), Chugachmiut (regional health and social services, education and training, technical assistance), and Chugach Regional Resources Commission (natural resources, subsistence and economic development). The Cook Inlet regional non-profit are Cook Inlet Tribal Council (social, educational and employment services), the Cook Inlet Housing Authority (regional housing authority, community planning), and Southcentral Foundation (regional health and social services, education and training, technical assistance). Table 2. Regional Organization Contacts in Cook Inlet, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone

Jason Moore, P.O. Box 93330, Cook Inlet Region, Corporate [email protected]/(907) 274-8638; (907) Anchorage, Alaska 99509- Inc. Communications 263-5194 3330 Director Steve Hammock, Vice 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Chugach Alaska [email protected]/(907) President of Ste. 1200, Anchorage, Corporation 563-8866 Business Alaska 99503 Development Jan Vanderpool, 1840 Bragaw Street, Suite Chugachmuit Executive 110, Anchorage, AK [email protected]/(907) 562-4155 Director 99503

Olen Harris, North Pacific Rim 8300 King Street, Executive [email protected]/(907) 562-1444 Housing Authority Anchorage, AK 99518 Director

Patty Chugach Regional 1840 Bragaw Street, Suite Schwalenberg, Resources 150, Anchorage, AK [email protected]/(907) 334-0113 Executive Commission 99503 Director Tim Blum, Cook Inlet Tribal Chief 3600 San Jeronimo Ct, [email protected]/907) 793-3443 Council Communications Anchorage, AK 99508 Officer

Marcie Sherer, Cook Inlet Housing Vice President, 3510 Spenard Rd # 100, [email protected]/(907) Authority Community Anchorage, AK 99503 793-3000 Advancement Southcentral 4501 Diplomacy Drive, TBD /(907) 729-4955 Foundation Anchorage, AK 99508

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Chugach Alaska Corporation Tribes in Cook Inlet

4.1.2.1 Port Graham (Paluwik) ▪ Archaeological sites in the area indicate habitation from 1100 to 1850 Anno Domini (AD) ▪ Federally recognized tribe: Native Village of Port Graham ▪ Village Corporation: Port Graham Corporation ▪ Regional Native Corporation: Chugach Alaska Corporation (CAC) ▪ Population: 180 (in 2017) ▪ Travel is by air or boat year-round (Port Graham Airport) The southernmost Hilcorp project activity locations (Table 1) are 20.35 miles west-southwest. Project activities occurring closest to Port Graham are the proposed 3D and shallow hazard surveys and potentially up to four exploratory wells in the OCS offshore zone (see Table 1). The OCS 3D seismic survey and accompanying shallow hazard survey is planned for 2019 and 2019 or 2020, respectively. The seismic survey would occur between April and October and the shallow hazard survey would occur in the fall or early spring. The 3D seismic survey may include the use of two source vessels, two support vessels, and one mitigation vessel. The shallow hazard survey will likely include the use of one vessel with an echosounder. The exploratory wells may occur between 2020 and 2022 between the months of April and October, each year. Drilling may span anywhere from 40-60 days per well with up to 4 wells being drilled per year. Standard support for these programs includes one jack-up rig, 2-3 tugs for towing the rig, support vessels, and helicopters to support crew changes and carry supplies. The primary marine mammals subsisted on in Port Graham are sea otters and harbor seals. In general, residents of Port Graham harvest seals, sea lions, and sea otters around Yukon Island and Tutka Bay (Wolfe et al. 2008). Species of direct consumption importance to the communities of Port Graham are sea lions and harbor seals. Sea otters are used in handicrafts and harvested for population control purposes due to their impact on shellfish populations (Stantek 1985). Sea otters are typically harvested between November and December (Jones and Kostick 2016). Port Graham residents hunted and harvested marine mammals, including sea otters, close to the community in Port Graham Bay but also traveled south. Search and harvest areas outside of the immediate vicinity of Port Graham Bay included the coast south of Nanwalek and Point Bede and into Koyuktolik Bay. Additional hunting and harvesting sites were documented at the mouth of Seldovia Bay north of Port Graham as well as in waters of Cook Inlet northeast and northwest of the community of Nanwalek. Hunt and harvest areas are close to shore and concentrated near the community and therefore no interaction with Petition activities are expected. According to the results presented in Jones and Kostick (2016) in Port Graham, harbor seals were the most frequently used marine mammal. Harbor seals were harvested in January, February, July, August, September, November, and December. Steller sea lions were used noticeably less and harvested in November and December. A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Port Graham is provided in Table 3, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A.

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Table 3. Contacts in Port Graham, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone Patrick Native Village of Port P.O. Box 5510, Port Graham, [email protected]/ Norman, First Graham AK, 99603-5510 (907) 284-2227 Chief

Jon Shepherd, Port Graham 431 W 7th Ave #201, [email protected] President & Corporation Anchorage, AK 99501 /(907) 272-7432 CEO 4.1.2.2 Nanwalek (Alexandrovsk/English Bay) — ‘Place with a Lagoon’ ▪ Village established in 1786 ▪ Federally recognized tribe: Native Village of Nanwalek ▪ Traditional Government: Nanwalek IRA Council ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CAC ▪ Population: 212 (in 2016) ▪ Travel is by air or boat year-round (Nanwalek Airport) Project activities occurring closest to Nanwalek are the proposed 3D and shallow hazard surveys and potentially up to four exploratory wells in the OCS offshore zone (see Table 1) which is 18.5 miles from Nanwalek. The OCS 3D seismic survey and accompanying shallow hazard survey are planned for 2019 and 2019 or 2020, respectively. The seismic survey would occur between April and October and the shallow hazard survey would occur in the fall or early spring. The 3D seismic survey may include the use of two source vessels, two support vessels, and one mitigation vessel. The shallow hazard survey will likely include the use of one vessel with an echosounder. The exploratory wells would occur between 2020 and 2022 between the months of April and October, each year. Hilcorp anticipates anywhere from 40-60 days per well with 2-4 wells being drilled per year. Support activities for these programs include one jack-up rig, 2-3 tugs for towing the rig, support vessels, and helicopters to support crew changes and carry supplies. The primary marine mammals subsisted on in Nanwalek are sea otters and harbor seals. Some Steller sea lions are harvested. In general, residents of Nanwalek harvest seals, sea lions, and sea otters around Yukon Island and Tutka Bay (Wolfe et al. 2008). In Nanwalek, 22 harbor seals were harvested in 2014 between March and October, the majority of which occur in April. Nanwalek residents typically hunt harbor seals and Steller sea lions at Bear Cove, China Poot Bay, Tutka Bay, Seldovia Bay, Koyuktolik Bay, Port Chatam, in waters south of Yukon Island, and along the shorelines close to Nanwalek, all south of the Project Area (Jones and Kostock, 2016). Sea otters are used in handicrafts and harvested for population control purposes due to their impact on shellfish populations (Stantek 1985). Sea otters are typically harvested between November and December (Jones and Kostick 2016). Hunt and harvest areas are close to shore and concentrated near the community and therefore no interaction with Petition activities are expected. A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Nanwalek is provided in Table 4, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A.

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Table 4. Contacts in Nanwalek, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone Nanwalek IRA John P.O. Box 8028, Nanwalek, AK [email protected]/(907) Council/Native Village Kvasnikoff, 99603 281-2252 of Nanwalek First Chief

English Bay (Village) 1637 Stanton Ave., Anchorage, TBD (907) 562-4703 Corporation AK 99508

Cook Inlet Region, Inc. Tribes in Cook Inlet

4.1.3.1 Ninilchik (Nihnalchint) - “Lodge is built place” ▪ Federally recognized tribe: Ninilchik Village Tribe/Traditional Council ▪ Village Corporation: Ninilchik Native Association ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CIRI ▪ Population: 883 (in 2010) ▪ Travel is by road year-round and there is also an airstrip (Ninilchik Airport) The project activity occurring closest to Ninilchik are the proposed 2D seismic survey in Anchor Point (see Table 1). Ninilchik is within the project boundaries. The seismic survey is planned for 2021 or 2022 and could occur between April and October. Survey activity is planned to take approximately 30 days. Required components include a survey in two areas, 1) marine, which involves one source vessel with airgun, one node vessel, and then 2) onshore/intertidal which involved shot holes, tracked vehicles, and helicopters. The last Alaska Department of Fish and Game subsistence survey conducted in Ninilchik was in 1998 (Fall et al. 2000). The majority of Alaskan fish species, small mammals, furbearers, large ungulates, and waterfowl were harvested in Ninilchik. No sampled households in Ninilchik harvested marine mammals in 1998, however households tended to receive marine mammals (seal, and whale) as gifts. In a separate survey, no seal or sea lion hunters were identified in the general Ninilchik area (Wolfe and Hutchinson- Scarborough 1999). A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Ninilchik is provided in Table 5, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A. Table 5. Contacts in Ninilchik, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone

NTC Resource Ninilchik Village [email protected]; & P.O. Box 39070, Ninilchik, AK, Tribe/Traditional ivan@ninilchiktribe- Environmental 99639 Council nsn.gov/(907) 567-3815 Department

Richard Ninilchik Native 701 West 41st. St., Suite 103 Encelewski, [email protected]/(907) 562-8654 Association Anchorage, AK 99503-6604 President

Salamatof (Salamatowa/Ken Dech’ Etl’t) - “Scrub timber flat”

▪ Federally recognized tribe: Salamatof Tribal Council ▪ Village Corporation: Salamatof Native Association, Inc. ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CIRI

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▪ Population: 954 (in 2000) ▪ Travel is by road year-round and there is also an airstrip near Salamatof (Ninilchik Airport) Project activities occurring closest to Salamatof are the Trading Bay exploration wells (see Table 1) which is located 20.42 miles away. Other project activities include the tug and barge routes to the North Cook Inlet Unit Area and Trading Bay Area. ADF&G subsistence harvest information is not available for Salamatof, but Hilcorp assumes that the subsistence harvest patterns are similar to other communities along the road system on the southern Kenai Peninsula, namely Kenai (see Section 4.1.7). A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Salamatof is provided in Table 6, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A. Table 6. Contacts in Salamatof, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone Salamatof Tribal P.O. Box 2682 Kenai, AK [email protected]/(907) Council/Salamatof TBD 99611-2682 283-7864 Native Association, Inc.

Seldovia (Angidahtnu) - “Stream”

▪ Incorporated as a 2nd Class City in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in 1945 ▪ Federally recognized tribe: Seldovia Village Tribe ▪ Village Corporation: Seldovia Native Association ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CIRI ▪ Population: 255 (in 2010) ▪ Travel is by air or boat year-round (Seldovia Airport) Project activities occurring closest to Seldovia are the proposed 3D and shallow hazard surveys and potentially up to four exploratory wells in the OCS offshore zone (see Table 1) which is located 18.75 miles away. The OCS 3D seismic survey and accompanying shallow hazard survey is planned for 2019 and 2019 or 2020, respectively. The seismic survey would occur between April and October and the shallow hazard survey would occur in the fall or early spring. The 3D seismic survey may include the use of two source vessels, two support vessels, and one mitigation vessel. The shallow hazard survey will likely include the use of one vessel with an echosounder. The exploratory wells could occur between 2020 and 2022 between the months of April and October, each year. Drilling may span anywhere from 40-60 days per well with up to 4 wells being drilled per year. Standard support for these programs includes one jack-up rig, 2-3 tugs for towing rig, support vessels, and helicopters to support crew changes and carry supplies. The primary marine mammals subsisted on in Seldovia are sea otters and harbor seals. Some Steller sea lions are harvested. In general, residents of Seldovia harvest seals, sea lions, and sea otters around Yukon Island and Tutka Bay (Wolfe et al. 2008). In Seldovia, 33% of the marine mammal harvest reported was northern sea otter although harbor seals made up the entirety of the pounds of useable weight as sea otters are not eaten. Sea otters are used for fur only and are not consumed. Sea otter harvest in 2014 occurred in January; approximately three sea otters were harvested. In Seldovia, the harvest of harbor seals occurred exclusively in December (Jones and Kostick, 2016). Hunt and harvest activities are close to shore in protected bays near Seldovia and therefore no interaction with Petition activities are expected. A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Seldovia is provided in Table 7, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A.

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Table 7. Contacts in Seldovia, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone Crystal Collier, 206 Main Street, Seldovia, AK, [email protected]/(907) 234- Seldovia Village Tribe President/CEO 99663 7898

Tony Cange, Seldovia Native P.O. Box A, Seldovia, Alaska Chief Executive [email protected]/(907) 234-7625 Association 99663 Officer

Tyonek (Tubughnen) - “Beach land”

▪ Federally recognized tribe: Native Village of Tyonek ▪ Village Corporation: Tyonek Native Corporation ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CIRI ▪ Population: 174 (in 2014) ▪ Travel is by air year-round (Tyonek Airport) The project activity occurring closest to Tyonek is the North Cook Inlet Unit exploratory well (see Table 1) which is located 6.5 miles away. Tyonek, on the western side of lower Cook Inlet, has a subsistence harvest area that extends from the Susitna River south to Tuxedni Bay (BOEM 2016). Moose and salmon are the most important subsistence resources measured by harvested weight (Stanek, 1994). According to data from the ADF&G survey, Tyonek and Nikiski did not report harvest of northern sea otters1. One male otter carcass was found on the beach at Ninilchik, but the animal had been subsistence harvested [skinned] and may have been killed elsewhere (Doroff and Badajos 2010). In Tyonek, harbor seals were harvested between June and September by 6 percent of the households (Jones et al., 2015). Seals were harvested in several areas, encompassing an area stretching 20 miles along the Cook Inlet coastline from the McArthur Flats north to the Beluga River. Seals were searched for or harvested in the Trading Bay areas as well as from the beach adjacent to Tyonek (Jones et al., 2015). Hunt and harvest activities are close to shore in protected bays near Seldovia and therefore no interaction with Petition activities are expected. A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Tyonek is provided in Table 8, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A.

1 Nikiski is not a federally-registered Alaska Native Tribe or organization and therefore does not have a specific section in this document. The project activity occurring closest to Nikiski is the Trading Bay exploratory well (see Table 1) which is located 17.45 miles away.

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Table 8. Contacts in Tyonek, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone

Arthur Native Village of P.O. Box 82009, Tyonek, AK, [email protected]/(907) 583- Standifer, Tyonek 99682-0009 2111 President Leo Barlow, Tyonek Native 1689 C Street, Suite 219, [email protected] /(907) Chief Executive Corporation Anchorage, AK 99501-5131 272-0707 Officer Tyonek Tribal Christy 1689 C Street, Suite 219, [email protected]/(907) Conservation District Cincotta Anchorage, AK 99501-5131 646-3109

Kenai (Kahtnu) - “River-mouth-river”

▪ Incorporated as a 2nd Class City in the Kenai Peninsula Borough in 1960 ▪ Federally recognized tribe: Kenaitze Indian Tribe ▪ Village Corporation: Kenai Native Assoc. Inc. ▪ Regional Native Corporation: CIRI ▪ Population: 7,247 (in 2013) ▪ Travel is by road and air year-round (Kenai Airport) The project activity occurring closest to Kenai is the 2D seismic survey (see Table 1) which is located 11.95 miles away. The last Alaska Department of Fish and Game subsistence survey conducted in Kenai was in 2008 (Wolfe al. 2009). In the greater Kenai area, an estimated 13 harbor seals and no sea lions were harvested in 1988 by an estimated 10 households. In the Kenai area, estimated harbor seal harvest has ranged between 13 (in 1998) and 35 (in 1997) animals. In 1996, two sea lions and six harbor seals were harvested. No sea otters have been reported harvested in Kenai. A list of contacts with whom Hilcorp may coordinate in Kenai is provided in Table 9, and a summary of correspondences already conducted is located in Appendix A. Table 9. Contacts in Kenai, Alaska

Organization Contact Mailing Address Email / Phone

Brenda Trefon, P.O. Box 988, Kenai, AK [email protected]/(907) Kenaitze Indian Tribe Environmental 99611-0988 398-7933 Director

2115 Fidalgo Avenue, Suite Kenai Native Assoc. Inc. TBD (907) 283-4851 101, Kenai, AK 99611

Other

Additional Alaska Native stakeholders that may be contacted include the following: ▪ The Alaska Sea Otter and Steller Sea Lion Commission (PO Box 142, Old Harbor, AK 99643). Lianna Jack; [email protected].

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4.2 AGENCY STAKEHOLDERS

Hilcorp is conducting agency outreach through application and coordination of various permit applications. Specifically, Hilcorp has been in contact with the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the Bureau of Ocean and Energy Management (BOEM) through permit applications, the NOAA NMFS, Office of Protected Resources through an application for a LOC and an IHA and ITR, the USFWS through an application for LOA for the aerial gravity/magnetic survey, and through an IHA and ITR applications, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) to coordinate vessel safety (Table 10). In particular, Hilcorp has participated in the following meetings: ▪ August 31, 2017 - 2018 Hilcorp Lower Cook Inlet Seismic Program NMFS Pre-Application Meeting • Presented project description/overview of activities, monitoring and mitigation plans, timing. ▪ September 11, 2017 - 2018 Hilcorp Lower Cook Inlet Seismic Program USFWS Pre-Application Meeting • Presented project description/overview of activities, monitoring and mitigation plans, timing. ▪ December 20, 2017– Hilcorp Cook Inlet seismic USFWS/NMFS update • Discussion on seismic survey postponement and permit implications ▪ December 22, 2017 – Hilcorp USFWS aerial density discussion • Discuss density estimate for aerial program ▪ February 5, 2018 – USFWS Sea Otter Meeting • USFWS presented to Fairweather Science on sea otter density analysis for withdrawn IHA application for 3D seismic survey. Table 10. Agency Stakeholder Contacts

Organization Contact Community Email / Phone

Shane Guan, NOAA Silver Springs, [email protected] NMFS Office of Protected MD 301-427-8401 Resources [email protected] NMFS Regional Greg Balogh Anchorage, AK 907-271-3023

Kimberly Klein, [email protected] USFWS Anchorage, AK Wildlife Biologist 907-786-3621

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5.0 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION

Hilcorp has travelled to several operations-related meetings and plans to schedule and attend more meetings throughout the year (see Appendix A, meeting list). By involving stakeholders early in the process, hearing concerns, and responding to issues, Hilcorp can incorporate stakeholder-suggested potential solutions or mitigation opportunities into the planned activities. Main components of the stakeholder engagement strategy are: ▪ Build recognition of Hilcorp and the proposed project with key stakeholders ▪ Set and manage expectations ▪ Minimize controversy ▪ Create transparency ▪ Build and maintain acceptance Hilcorp will inform stakeholders about the planned project and activities as each project progresses, consult with communities, community organizations, and other groups to listen to, acknowledge and mitigate their concerns about the project when possible. Hilcorp will attempt to incorporate direct advice from communities, subsistence hunting captains, and regulatory agencies in planning efforts.

6.0 SCHEDULE

The SEP schedule is based on the project timeline. While engagement will occur continuously throughout the Project, the schedule outlined below provides key dates leading up to the start. Meetings in communities will be arranged so as not to conflict with key community activities, such as whaling or major community events. As such, the schedule may change. All engagement will be documented and tracked, including feedback from stakeholders or requests for additional information. April ▪ May ▪ June ▪ August ▪ September ▪ October ▪ November ▪ December ▪

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6.1 PROJECT CONTACTS

Hilcorp’s stakeholder engagement effort is the responsibility of a multifaceted team. The effectiveness and success of engagement effort relies on clear roles and responsibilities of the team members. Table 11outlines the Hilcorp team members and their roles regarding communication within the scope of stakeholder engagement. Table 11. Hilcorp Project Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Lori Nelson External Affairs 907-777-8392 [email protected]

Wildlife and Habitat Office: 907-777-8436 | Beth Sharp [email protected] Specialist Cell: 907-242-5700 Office: (907) 777- Samantha R. Regulatory Compliance 8435 | Cell: (907) 306- [email protected] Smith Coordinator 4476

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7.0 REFERENCES

BOEM 2016. Cook Inlet Planning Area Oil and Gas Lease Sale 244 In the Cook Inlet, Alaska Final Environmental Impact Statement Volume 1. Chapters 1-5. Section 3.3.3 : Subsistence Harvest Patterns. https://www.boem.gov/Cook-Inlet-Lease-Sale-244-Final-EIS-Volume-1/ Doroff, A.M. and O. Badajos. 2010. Monitoring survival and movement patterns of sea otters (Enhydra lutris kenyoni) in Kachemak Bay, Alaska august 2007-april 2010. Final report to Marine Mammals Management, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 1011 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, Alaska 99503. 18 pp. Fall, J.A., V. Vanek, L. Brown, G. Jennings, R.J. Wolfe, and C. Utermohle. 2000. Wild Resource Harvests and Uses by Residents of Selected Communities of the Kenai Peninsula Borough. Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Subsistence Technical Paper No. 253. Juneau. Jones, B., D. Holen, and D. S. Koster. 2015. The Harvest and Use of Wild Resources in Tyonek, Alaska, 2013. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence, Technical Paper No. 404. Anchorage. Jones, B and M.L. Kostick, editors. 2016. The Harvest and Use of Wild Resources in Niksiki, Seldovia, Nanwalek, and Port Graham, Alaska, 2014. Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence, Technical Paper No. 420. Anchorage. Stanek, R.T. 1985. Patterns of Wild Resource Use in English Bay and Port Graham, Alaska. Technical Paper No. 104. Juneau, AK: ADF&G, Subsistence Division. http://www.subsistence.ADF&G.state.ak.us/TechPap/tp104.pdf. Stanek, R.T. 1994. The Subsistence Use of Beluga Whale in Cook Inlet by Alaska Natives, 1993. Technical Paper No. 232. Juneau, AK: ADF&G, Subsistence Division. http://www.subsistence.ADF&G.state.ak.us/TechPap/tp232.pdf. Wolfe, R.J. and L.B. Hutchinson-Scarbrough. 1999. The Subsistence Harvest of Harbor Seal and Sea Lion by Alaska Natives in 1998. Technical Paper 250. Final Report for Year Seven. Anchorage, AK: USDOC/NMFS. Wolfe, R.J., J.A. Fall, and M. Ridel. 2008. The Subsistence Harvest of Harbor Seals and Sea Lions by Alaska Natives in 2006. Technical Paper No. 339. Juneau, AK: ADF&G, Subsistence Division. http://www.subsistence.ADF&G.state.ak.us/TechPap/tp339.pdf. Wolfe, R.J., J.A. Fall, and M. Riedel. 2009. The subsistence harvest of harbor seals and sea lions by Alaska natives in 2008. Alaska Native Harbor Seal Commission and Alaska Department of Fish and Game Division of Subsistence. Technical Paper No. 347, Anchorage. 93 pp.

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APPENDIX A MEETING LIST (January 1 through December 31)

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Type of Stakeholder(s) / Date Subject/Agenda Location Correspondence Name of Meeting

Tyonek Natice 7/11/2017 Meeting Project presentation Tyonek Corporation Office, Village of Tyonek 7/13/2017 Email Contact info sharing Tyonek NA Maps and info sharing 717/2017 Email Tyonek NA request Request for 7/24/2017 Phone call Tyonek NA presentation Document 7/26/2017 Phone call Tyonek NA transmission Tyonek Tribal Tribal Council 8/9/2017 Presentation Tyonek Center, Village of Meeting Tyonek Tyonek Natice Survey results and 9/8/2017 Meeting Tyonek Corporation Office, project area discussion Village of Tyonek 745 W. 4th Ave, General Hilcorp Native American 10/12/2017 Meeting Suite 502 project activities Rights Fund Anchorage, Alaska Tyonek Natice 10/20/2017 Meeting Pipieline discussion Tyonek Corporation Office, Village of Tyonek Anchorage, Anchor Point, Halibut Cove, Hilcorp Grav-Mag Homer, Kenai, 4/3/2018 Letter Survey informational Nanwalek, NA letter Ninilchik, Port Graham, Seldovia, Soldotna RE: Lower Cook Inlet Gradiometry 2018 4/7/2018 Letter Seldovia NA Airborne Gravity and Magnetic Survey RE: RE: Lower Cook Inlet Gradiometry 4/11/2018 Letter 2018 Airborne Gravity Seldovia NA and Magnetic Survey (4/7/2018)

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