Crowing Alaska Through Responsible Resource Developmenl
BnrnKFAsr MeETrNc Thursdãy, October 18, 2OO7 1)Call to order - John Shively, President 2)Self Introductions 3) Headta ble Introd uctions 4)Staff Report - Jason Brune, Executive Director 5) Program and Keynote Speaker:
What Does The Future Hold For O¡l & Gas Development In Alaska? Marilyn Crockett, Executive Director, Alaska Oil & Gas Association
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Staff Renort - October 18.2007
. The special session on Governor Palin's plan for a third tax increase in three years on the oil industry begins today in Juneau and is scheduled to run through November 18. RDC members are deeply concerned that ACES (Alaska's Clear and Equitable Share) sends the wrong message to current and prospective investors in Alaska, especially as production continues to decline. RDC's October Resource Review features a cover story and editorials on the issue. In addition, RDC has published an eight-page special supplement on PPT and it is currently being mailed to over 42,000 super voters across the state. RDC staff attended the Palin administration's open houses on PPT in Anchorage and Wasilla, as well as legislative town hall meetings in Anchorage and Fairbanks. During the session, RDC will send out daily updates to its members and will be actively engaged in the public hearing process. Our presence will be felt in Juneau.
. RDC, AOGA and Alliance staff and board officers met with Randall Luthi, Director of the U.S. Minerals Management Service, earlier this month on the agency's new five-year OCS oil and gas leasing program in Alaska. MMS recently approved an OCS leasing program for 2007-2012, including ofßhore basins in the Chukchi and Beaufort seas, as well as the North Aleutian Basin. Federal offshore waters hold the greatest potential for bringing new energy resources to market in the next 10 years.
. RDC staff met with Dan Sullivan, Assistant Secretary for Energy, U.S. State Department, on Alaska energy issues, including the gas pipeline, NPR-A and offshore areas. Mr. Sullivan assured RDC his office stands ready to expedite international agreements between Canadaand the U.S. on the construction and operation of the gas line'
. RDC is compiling comments on the recent U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service reports predicting polar bears will be gone from Alaska within 50 years. The newly-released information, presented to the Service in the form of nine âd-inirtrutiue reports, will be considered within the context of the Service's one-year review of listing the polar bear under the Endangered Species Act. Comments are due October 22.
.The Bureau of Land Management is accepting comments on its Northeast National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska (NPR-A) Draft Supplemental Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement. RDC has released an action alert on this important issue. The comment deadline has been extended to November 6. RDC staff recently met with BLM officials to discuss the new plan and its various alternatives. A copy of RDC's action alert is included in the packet.
.RDC has submitted a letter of support for the Usibelli Coal Mine to expand its operations northeast of Healy. Usibelli would like to expand west from its existing Two Bull Ridge Mine northeast of Healy. The area has been permitted for coal mining for more than 10 years, but reaching the full area will increase the disturbance area and require a larger bond for reclamation. A copy of RDC's comment letter is included in the packet.
. RDC has submitted scoping comments on Teck Cominco's request to extend mining of zinc and other minerals near the Red Dog Mine. The request has initiated the review of the 1984 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and a Supplemental EIS (SEIS) is being prepared. The SEIS will include review and/or modification of EPA and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permits. According to thè icoping process, mining of the Aqqaluk Deposit would begin approximately in 2010, using the same facilities and much of the same waste stockpile areas as the current mine. The Aqqaluk Deposit would extend the mine site life to 2031. A copy of RDC's comment letter is included in the packet.
.RDC's 28th Annual Conference, Ataska Resources 2008, will take place on November 14-1 5 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Please contact staff to help support this event. An updated agenda and list of current sponsors is included in the packet.
Upcoming Events of Note: October l8 November l6 Special Session-ACES October 22-27 AlaskaFederation of Natives Convention, Fairbanks November I Breakfast Meeting at Petroleum Club-Speaker TBD November 7-9 Alaska Miners Association Convention, Anchorage (info in packet) November l4-15 RDC's Annual Conference, Alaska Resources 2008, Anchorage (info in packet)
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Request a free yard sign to show your neighbors Alaskans need to take a stand for Jobs NOT Taxes. As the legislature convenes what's at stake. its special session on Alaska Day, Thursday, Oct. 1 B, to consider the state's plan to increase oil taxes for the third time in three years, it is important that legislators hear Jobs your view on this proposal. Not Our oil pipeline is two-thirds empty and oil production ïäxes continues to fall. New industry investment is vital to produce more oil to keep the pipeline going. Increasing oil taxes will not extend the life of Alaska's economic lifeline.
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Did you Know? What Others Are Saying: According to the State "Frankly, we have not said that of Alaska Deoartment of Revenue,2So/o ACES improves the investment of the oil flowing climate. Clearly, there is going through TAPS must come from projects to be a larger state share and requiring significant that isn't going to make the new investment, projects in just three years. economics of better." lncreasing taxes adds - costs to projects, Commissioner Pat Galvin. Alaska Department of Revenue and is not the way to attract this new investment.
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Founded 1975 October 1,5,2007 Executivê Directo¡ Jason W. Brune 2m7-2008 Executive Comittee John T. Shivelt Prcsident Rick Rogert S¡. vice President Wendy Lindskoog, Vice President Scott L. Tho¡son, Secretary Patty McGrath Stephanie MâdserL Treasure¡ Project Manager OWW-135 Patty Bielawski Allen Bingham U.S. EPA Region 10 Phil Cochrane Marilyn Crockett 1200 Sixth Avenue Steve Denton Seattle, Washington 98101 Jeffrey Y. Foley Stan Foo Paul S. Glavinovich Mark Hanley Re: Red Dog Mine Extension-Aqqaluk Project in Northwestern Alaska Craig A. Haymes Te¡esa Imm Thomas Maloney Dear Ms. McGrath: Denise Michels Lisa M. Parker Keith Sande¡s The Resource Development Council (RDC) appreciates the opportunity to comment during the Robert B. Stiles (SEIS) Brian Wenzel scoping phase for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Red Dog Direators Mine Extension Aqqaluk Project in Northwestern Alaska. Tim Arnold - F. Gregory Baker John A. Bames RDC is a statewide organization made up of all resource sectors, business associations, labor Mark Begich Jason Bergenon unions, Alaska Native co{porations, tourism providers, local govemments and individuals. John Binkley a sector in Alaska and expand the B¡uce Botelho RDC's purpose is to encourage strong, diversified private F¡ank M. B¡own state's economic base through the responsible development of our natural resources. Al Burch Patrick Carte¡ Richa¡d Cattanach The Red Dog mine, operated by Teck Cominco, is one of the largest employers in the NANA James L. Cloud Stephen M. Connelly regiorç with the majority of employees being NANA Regional Corporation shareholders. The Robert E. Cox mine has not only been beneficial to NANA' but the shared wealth provision of the Alaska Paula P- Easley Ella Ede Native Claims Séttlement Act directs ¡haf 70% of production royalty payments to NANA be Joe Everhart Êric Fjelstad redistributed to the other Regional Corporations in Alaska. In addition, the mine remains the Carol Fraser sole taxpayer in the Northwest Arctic Borough. We encourage the EPA to fully analyze the Becky Gay CharlæJ. Greene significant positive impacts, both socially and economically, the project has had, and will ScottHâbberstad continue to have on the region and throughout the state of Alaska. John K. Handeland Karl Hanneman RickP. Harris Additionally, we believe the recent withdrawal of the water-pollution discharge permit by the Len Horst MikeJungreis EPA should be addressed separately from the Aqqaluk extension. The permit, issued in March, Diane Keller Frank V. Kelty brought the mine into compliance with federal water quality requirements. Reviewing the Kip Knudson permit with the SEIS could take many additional years, and therefore be detrimental to the Thoñas G. Krzewinski Francis I:Chapelle project. Thomas Lovas Sean Magee David I-- Mâtrhews The mine has been described as a model of responsible resource developmenL founded on the Ka¡en Matthias of consensus, cooperation and mutual respect between a mining company and Ron McPheters principles James Mery indigenous people. It is predicted that the original Red Dog site will be mined out between 2010 Lance Mille¡ Jim Palme¡ and20'J,2. Opening of the Aqqaluk addition is expected to extend the mine life to 2031, Tom Panaturoff providing opportunity to sustain a successful partnership. Judy Pahick Debbie Reinwand Elizabeth Reroch In conclusion, RDC supports a quick permitting process that leads ultimately to the opening of Thyes J. Shaub Lo¡na Shaw Aqqaluk. Thank you for the opportunity to comment. Áennem 5ne¡neld Keith N. Silver Ieanine St. John Sincerely, William Stewa¡t *i John L. Sturgeon l. '( 'a Jim Taro Câm Toohey ,,r, i liC-t.t:.J¡.\.,_.",.,i5 r_ I rl 1 I: Clayton Walker John Williams Marleanna Soto Ex-Officio Membe¡e SenatorTed Stevens Projects Coordinator Senator Lisa Murkowski Congræsmn Don Young Governor Sarah Palin
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¡ounded lvl5 Êxecutive Dhecto¡ Mr. Russell Kirkham Jason W. Brune 2m7-2008 Executive Committee Alaska Department of Natural Resources John T. Shively, P¡esident 550 W 7'h Ave Ste Rick Roge¡t Sr. Vice Pre$ident 800 Wendy Lindskoog, Vice President Anchorage, AK 99501 Scott L. Thorson, Secretary Stephanie Mâdsen, Treâsurer Patty Bielawski Allen Bingham Dear Mr. Kirkham: Phil Cochrane Marilyn C¡ockett Steve Denton Jeffrey Y. Foley The Resource Development Council is writing to express its support for Stan Foo Paul S. Glavinovich revision of the permit to conduct surface coal mining activities under the Two Mark tlanley Craig A. Haymes BulI Ridge Mine permit held by Usibelli Coal Mine, Inc. Teresa Imm Thomas Mâloney Denise Michels Lisa M. Parker RDC is a statewide organization made up of all resource sectors, business Keith Sanders Robert B. Stiles associations, labor unions, Native corporations, tourism providers, local B¡ian Wenzel Dùectors governments and individuals. RDC's purpose is to encourage a strong, Tim Arnold private F. Cregory Baker diversified sector in Alaska and expand the state's economic base John A. Bames Ma¡k Begich through the responsible development of our natural resources. Jason Bergereon John Binkley Bruce Botelho RDC supports surface mining activities in the Two Bull Ridge area, which sits Frank M. Brom Al Burch five miles northeast of Healy. The proposed revision is entirely within the Patrick CaÍer Richa¡d Cattanach original permit area and would expand to include coal reserves north of the James L. Cloud Stephen M. Connelly Two BulI Haul Road, which lies between the active mine area and the West Robert E. Cox Paula P, Easley Valley fiIL As Usibelli has invested in infrastructure in the area, such as roads Ella Ede Joe Everhalt and power lines, it would be prudent use of the resource to extract as much E¡ic Fjelstad Carol Fraser coal as possible from Two Bull Ridge. Revision to the permit will add life to Becky Gay Charlæ J. Greene the mine and minimize new land outside of the permit that would be Scott Habberstad John K. Handeland impacted to meet coal demand. Karl Hameman Rick P. Har¡is Len Ho¡st MikeJungreis Usibelli has been mining coal in Healy since 1943 and has demonstrated a Diane Kelle¡ commitment to maintaining and Frank V. Kelty improving the environment through its Kip Knudson reclamation process at similar operations in the area. RDC believes that the 'Itromas G. K¡zewinski Francis LaChapelle aforementioned factors merit timely issuance of a revised permit to allow Thomas Lovas Sean Magee these operations to proceed. David L. Matthews Karen Matthias Ron McPheters James Mery Thank you for the opportunity to comment on this important issue. I¡nce Miller Jim Palmer Tom Panama¡off Judy Pat¡ick Sincerely, Debbie Reinwand Elizabeth Rensch Thyes J. Shaub Lornâ Shaw Kenneth Sheffield Keith N. Silver Jeanine St. John William Stewart John L. Sturgeon Jim Taro Deantha Crockett Cam Toohey CÌayton Walker Resource Development Council for Alaska, Inc. John Williams
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Action Alert: Northeast Planning Area - National Petroleum Reserve Alaska
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has released the Northeast National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska Supplemental Integrated Activity Plan/Environmental Impact Statement (IAP/EIS). This supplement addresses a list of issues and contains a range of alternat¡ves regarding the BLM's admin¡stration of public lands within the planning area. These alternatives are essentially unchanged from those analyzed in the Northeast NPR-A Final Amended IAP/EIS and corrects inadequacies in that plan ident¡fied in a 2006 decision of the U.S. District Court of Alaska. The Court found that the amended 2006 IAP/EIS failed to fully consider the cumulative effects of oil and gas leasing in the planning area and in the adjacent Northwest NPR-A planning area. The new supplement adds this analysis.
Under the recently-released IAP/EIS, 373,000 acres north and east of Teshekpuk Lake is further evaluated for leasing. This area was off-limits in a 1998 plan crafted by the Clinton administration for the Northeast area of the reserve, but was open to leasing in the amended 2005 plan. This area is considered to be among the most oil-rich acreage ¡n NPR-A, perhaps containing two billion of barrels of oil. The area also conta¡ns large populations of waterfowl and caribou. It is coveted by local residents for subsistence hunting.
The four alternatives in the 2007 amendment range from opening 87 percent to 100 percent of the 4.6 million acres of the Northeast planning area to oil and gas exploration and development. While the agency clearly supported increased leasing in the 2005 plan over the 1998 proposal (Alternative A-No Action), the latest version does not indicate which alternative of the four BLM prefers. The alternatives ofier two types of mitigation for impacts to resources - prescriptive to performance-based. Given industry's track record of coexisting with wildlife on the North Slope and the technological advances of the past decade, which have greatly reduced the development footprint, RDC supports Alternat¡ve C, full leasing. Act¡on Requested:
RDC urges its members to submit comments encouraging BLM to provide access to the Northeast planning area's richest oil and gas prospects. Alternative C would provide such access.
Submit written comments to:
Northeast NPR-A Supplemental IAP/EIS Comments ENSR Project Office 1835 South Bragaw Street, Suite 490 Anchorage, AK 99508 Faxes may be sent to (BBB) 907-3677
lJr':;:{Jlii::.: iì!)¡' rli]i-r-t,11:.lrÌï is ¡tgìreritb,rï ¿.;, ¿ill] / Points to consider for your comments:
o Given NPR-A was specifically designated by Congress for the product¡on of energy resources and the need for new oil product¡on has increased, it is vital that BLM provide access to the Northeast planning area's greatest prospects. Alternative C would provide sucn access,
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. All of the producing fields on the North Slope are located within 25 miles of the coasr. Eliminat¡ng substantial acreage within this belt could preclude the discovery of a major deposit. o The areas currently off-limits in Alternative A mav conta¡n more than two billion barrels of recoverable oil. r Industry's track record on the North Slope and the technological advances of the past decade, which have greatly reduced the development footpr¡nt, support full leasing. o Alternative C would utilize prescriptive to performance-based standards and proceoures to mitigate impacts of energy development. In addition, seasonal stipulations and other protective measures would be applied to safeguard sensitive areas. While Alternative C would open 100 percent of the area's 4.6 million acres to oil and gas exploration, permanent fac¡l¡ties would be prohibited on more than 1,113,000 acres. r The industry has proven it can operate ¡n a manner that protects the environment. The Arct¡c wildlife and env¡ronment can and will be preserved while petroleum resources are developed. Industry employs a variety of measures and operating procedures to m¡tigate impacts and protect environmentally sensitive areas. o Oil and gas development ¡n the petroleum reserve would benefit the economy by creating increased revenues and employment, while enhancing energy and economic secur¡ty. ¡ Revenues and employment generated by oil and gas development would be significantly greater under Alternative C than under the no action alternative. o The Department of Energy estimates the contribution of North Slope crude to domestically produced oil supplies would decline from 1B percent to 14 percent by 2O20, but such a decline could be m¡tigated by opening Northeast NPR-A to oil and gas explorat¡on. Projected production declines could potentially be reversed, depending upon how much additional oil is produced from NPR-A, but potential could be severely compromised if access is not provided to oil-rich areas. o While opponents claim the changes to BLM's amended plan are merely cosmetic, the analysis of the increased activity in the 2007 draft expanded and substantially revised cons¡derat¡on of add¡tional measures for minimizing impacts. BLM also considered results of recent scientif¡c studies completed since 2005. o The 2OO7 draft also addresses the cumulat¡ve impact of increased activ¡ty ¡n the Northeast planning area when combined with increased activity in the Northwest planning area. o The 2007 draft also takes into account issues ranging from climate change and potential Endangered Species Act protections for polar bears to the rising price of oil. o Authorizing leasing is but a f¡rst step in opening an area to oil and gas development. There will be additional opportunities throughout the process, through the application of numerous permit approvals and other actions, to protect natural resources.
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UAF School of Mining District Mines & Friends Breakfast Breakfast 7:00am 7:0Oam Shorl Course # I (cont.) AMA Session - Agency A Social Issues License to (t) Geologic 8:3Oam-5:0Opm Affecting Operate þ¡ Investigations N Alaska Miners I Short Course #2 ra 8:00- 8:00-l l:00am I oô ¿ Short Course Current Practice 8:00-l l:00am I l:00am ntr Short #l in Acid Rock æ Course #4 Heavy Drainage m ! æ MSHA =€ Rock & Mineral Mineral Prediction I ô> ct) Surface Show (10:00am- Indicators JJ Luncheon Luncheon Luncheon Refresher 5:00pm) 8:30am-5:0Opm È-9 I U) æ FL ØY Yukon and 8:3Oanr- 8am-5pm Kuskokwim Sheraton Hotel 6! 5:0Opm ' Rooms Alaska U) 96 Exploration o Sheraton Sherâton Project Exploration àø Hotel ¿J Hotel Short Course #3 Developmen Highlights Projects F €¡ ct) Session I ar) t and Mine ê\o 2:00-5:00pm 2:00-5:00pm 2:00pm - 4:00pm Operations Ot Short Course Short Course !gn.- Sheraton Hotel #3 #3 2:00- È* Session 2 æ Session 2 5:00pm õ3=3 2:00-4:00om 2:00-4:00pm 3v
(t) USGS Scoping .-!EË q Workshop Suppliers Miners' ac l:l)-b:l) Cocktail Banquel €! Reception 7:00pm 5:00-6:30pm Hisrory Night 7:00-9:00pm
Special Events Attention Prospective Trade Show Exhibitors! 2009 and beyond. Open to the public 5:15-6:15pm Thursday Please call AMA. Various suppliers to the mining industry are November 8. represented at the trade show. History Night - Alaska Mining Hall of Fame Trade Show Silent Auction: Rock Specimens from Alaska The induction of new members will be held at 7:00pm, Thursday public. Donati ons accepled ! Contact Anita Wi I I i ams af awilliam@,al aska, net. November 8. Open to the of Mines Friends Breakfast Suppliers' Reception UAF School & Obtain the latest news on activities in the UAF School of Mineral Meet your friends and view the trade show exhibits at an opening Engineering. Attend breakfast with fellow alumni and school mixer from 5:00-6:30pm on Wednesday, November 7. A ticket good supporters at 7:00am Friday, November 9. Space is limited. for one drink is included in your registration packet. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided courtesy ofthe trade show exhibitors. Cash bar. Miners Banquet Mining District Breakfast The AMA Convention wraps up with the Miners' Banquet on Friday evening at 7:0Cpm. Dinner, entertainment, the AMEREF Raffle Have breakfast with your friends and hear the latest news from various drawing, presentation of awards, and visiting with friends combine for mining districts around Alaska. The breakfast will be held at 7:004m, an exciting evening. No host cocktails available at 6:30pm. Thursday November 8. Space is linited. Rock and Mineral Show USGS Scoping \ilorkshop Displays of rocks and minerals from around Alaska. Trade, buy and AII interested'parties are inviteci to contribute their ideas at a public sell. Open to the public. Friday, November 9 (5:00-9:00pm), and meeting to define and prioritize focus areas for the "Geologic and Saturday and Sunday, November l0 and 1l (10:00am-5:00pm) in the Mineral Deposit Data for Alaskan Economic Development" project for Yukon and Kuskokwim Rooms.
Student Poster Session
Students interested in mineral exploration, engineering, operations, management, economics, reclamation, environmental permitting and other subjects peÉinent to the mining industry are invited to present their research and technology posters to attendees. This is an excellent oppoftunity for students to discuss career opportunities and challenges with professionals in multiple disciplines. Poster sessions will be held on Wednesday November 7th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Space is limited to l0 tables. For registration forms or more information contact Holll Morris at (907) 696-6215 or [email protected]. &yt4 (*ue^ii'u Short Courses
Short courses are open to all (need not be an AMA member and need not be registered for the convention).
Short Course #1: Acid rock drainage (ARD) and the associated process of metal Application of Heavy Mineral Methods in leaching (ML) can be important issues at any construction Stream Sediment and Till to Exploration project where rock is exposed to flowing water. This seminar Instructor: Dr. Hørve¡t Thorleifsotr, Director, Minnesota will provide an introduction to the methods available to Geological Survey predict the reactivity of rock and the chemistry of drainage in the results to identify Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Mon - Tues Nov 5 - 6. contact with rock, and the use of Cost: $300, $350 after Oct 15. Fee includes lunch. technologies to address ML/ARD. The seminar will appeal Enrollment is limited to 50 pafiicipants. Optional fee primarily to engineers and geoscientists working in the payable at class for University of Alaska Continuing mining, transportation and utility industries. Location: Sheraton Hotel Education Credits. Short Course #3: The Alaska Miners Association is pleased to offer a course that will review basic principles and recent developments in Properly Filing Mining License Tax and State heavy-mineral-based mineral exploration methods, including Royalty gold grains, base metal indicators, and kimberlite indicator Instructor: Joltqnna Bales, Alaska Department of Revenue, minerals. It will include presentations and hands-on exercises and Rick Fredericksen, Alaska Department of Natural dealing with survey design, sampling and sample processing Resources methods, geochemical analyses. mineral chemistry, quality Time: 2-hour sessions at 2:00pm on Tue, Wed, or Thu, Nov 5, assurance/quality control, as well as examples lÌom precious l, and 8, wilh 24 participants per session. rnetal. base metal. and diamond exploration. Cost: $50. Location: Third Floor, Sheraton Hotel. This shorl course provides training on accurately complying Short Course #2: with the requirements of the Mining License Tax and Royalty. Current Practice in Acid Rock Drainage The primary focus will be on the small operators and Prediction accountants to ensure the fìlings are correct. Participants may Instructors: Stephen Døy, P.Geo., Principøl Geochemist, - arrcnge for private meetings on the afternoon following each SRK Consulting Ltd. course or by later appoìntment. Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm, Tues, Nov 6. Short Course #4: 175, af\er 15. Fee includes lunch. Cost: $ 5225 Oct Refresher Enrollment is limited to 50 participants. Optional fee MSHA Surface payable at class for University of Alaska Continuing Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm, Sat Nov 10. Cost: Free Pre¡'egistration required. Lunch not included. Education Credits. - Location: Sheraton Hotel TRADE SHO\il ROCK & MINERAL SHOW Attend the Trade Show during the convention. Rock and mineral displays. Trade, buy and sell. Many mineral industry suppliers will panicipate. Open to the public Open to the public Friday, November 9, 5:00pm - 9:00pm Wednesday, November 7, 8:00am - 6:3Opm Saturday & Sunday, Nov l0 & I 1, l0:00am - 5:00pm Thursday, November 8, 8:00am - 5:00pm Yukon and Kuskokwim Rooms Friday, November 9, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Technical Sessions Wednesday IVlorning, November 7 Thursday Afternoon, November 8 Ag en cy G eo lo gic I nvestigalio ns Alas ka Exploration Proiecls Updates by USGS, BLM, and DGGS scientists on Alaska Presentations will give highlights of 2007 exploration work programs in progress or completed during the past year. activities in Alaska and updates on specific properties. Wednesday Afternoon, November 7 Friday Morning, November 9 Exp I o røtio tr Froi ect H ig h lig hß A Sociøl Licettse lo Operste An overview ofvarious early stage exploration projects Overviews of social responsibilities for exploration and from around the State of Alaska. The session will include mining operations in Alaska will be presented. project talks on Southeast, Southcentral, Interior, Southwest, Friday Afternoon, November 9 Western and Nofthern Alaska. Development ønd Mine Operations Thursday Morning, November 8 Current mine development projects will be discussed as well All4A SessÍott: Issues Affectìng Alasks Miners as updates on selected mining operations. This session will update miners on current industry issues. Sponsorship OpPortunities Sponsorship opportunities are available at a variefy oflevels forthe convention, shott courses, coffee breaks, student poster sessions, and other events. Sponsors receive personal recognition at the event and they receive promotion through the convention website and convention materials. For more information çontact Sharon Cox at the Alaska Miners Association. fuyttl (.,-ue,,.,h,rt Registration Form
ALASKA MINERS ASSOCIATION Short Course #l (Nov. 5 - Nov. 6 in the Sheraton Hotel) Convention and Trade Show "Heavy Mineral Indicators" November 5 -November 11.2007
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Telephone Fax I want Continuing Education Credits (fee paid at class) yes _ no _. Short Course #3 (in the Sheraton Hotel) Email Date "Properly Filing Mining License Tax and State Royahy" First Come First Served...... $50 MEMBERSHIP Tues Nov. 6, 2:00-4:00pm or lndividual Member s95.00 _ \Ved Nov. 7,2:00-4:00pm or Professiona[ Member $200.00 _ Operator s250.00 Thur Nov. 8, 2:00-4:00pm _ Student $ 10.00 Short Course #4 (Nov. l0 in the Sheraton Hotel) Corporate. Call AMA office for information "MSHA Surface Refresher" CONVENTION REG ISTRATION Pre-Registration ...... No charge (Pre-registration is required. is not included) Member Registration $r 50.00 Lunch Non-Menrber Resistration s200.00 Total B Student Registration $20.00 Total A 5, 2007 Surchørge after Oct.I $25.00 Grand Total SPECIAL EVENTS Payment Method: Wednesday , November 7 Check # Cash _ M.O.# P.O. # Luncheon . $30.00 To pay by credit card : Thursday, November 8 l. Circle one: VISA MASTERCARD Minins District Breakfast $25.00 2. Account Number: Luncheon $30.00 3. Expiration Date: Billing Zip: Friday, November 9 4. Name on card (please print): UAF School of Mines Breakfast $2s.00 Luncheon $30.00 5. Signature: Banquet. s55.00 Alaska Miners Association A 3305 A¡ctic Boulevard, Suite 105 Total Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Ph: (907) 563-9229 Fax: (907) 563-9225 Deadline for Pre-Registration is October 15,2007 Email: amalrì)alaskamincrs.o¡'r¡ Website: www.alaskaminers.org
Save Money wÍth Pre-Regislralion! Iìegister early and pay a reduced registration fee. To take advantage ofthis reduced fee you must retum the following registration form to the AMA olfice on or beftrre October 15,2007. Members of the AMA qualify for an even greater reduction for convention registration. Non-members may lake advantage of this lower rate by joining the AMA when they register. Travel Information Hotel Travel Arrangements Book by October l5 and the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel will provide ITC Travel has obtained special fares from Alaska Airlines up to loorrs at thc special rate of $99 (single or double) for those attending l0%o off excursion fares excluding all other promo's for convention thc AMA convention. Reserve your room early. You must contact attendees. These rates are effective from Nov. 4tn through Nov. l4th. the Sheraton Hotel directly for room reservations. Vy'hen calling, To take advantage of these special rates, you must purchase your state that you are attending the Alaska Miners Convention so you can tickets through ITC Travel by calling 907-561-7722. Mention you are rcccivc thcsc special rates. a conference attendee for the Alaska Miners Association Convention. Sheraton Hotel CMR 9711 e-code. "International travelers" must have picture ID 401 East 6'n Avenue with Birth Certificate. Citizen Certificate, or current Passport. Anchorage, Alaska 99501 ITC Travel Phone: (907) 276-8700 4l0l Arctic Blvd., Ste. 107 Within Alaska, call toll free: (800) 478-8700 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 Or Register on line at Phone: (907) 561-7'722 or call toll free (877) 561-7975 http://www,starwood meeti ns.com/BooldakminersOT Fax: (907) 561-3600 www.itcalaska.com Email: [email protected] 2OO7 RDC RAFFLE PRIZE LIST Drawing will be held Thursday, November 15,2007 At the conclusion of RDC's Annual Conference: Alaska Resources 2008 Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
Holland America Seven-Day Cruise for Two Framed Shane Lamb Print Donated by Holland America Line Donated by Marathon Oil ComPanY
Two Round Trip Tickets Rod and Reel Donated by Alaska Airlines Donated by Weston Solutions, Inc.
40-lb. Case of Frozen Alaska Red King Crab Logo Jacket and Portfolio Donated by Westward Seafoods, Inc. Donated by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation 35-lb. Case of Sockeye Salmon Filets Donated by LGL Alaska Research Associates Maps of Alaska Donated by Mapmakers Alaska Two Round Trip Tickets Donated by PenAir Sheraton Hotel Package Donated by Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Two Round Trip Tickets Anchorage - Denali Donated by the Alaska Railroad Corporation Logo Items Donated by Perkins Coie LLP Helicopter Ride for Four PeoPle Donated by Evergreen Helicopters of Alaska, Inc. Fleece Vest and Polo Shirt Donated by Enbridge Inc. Laptop Computer Donated By Network Business Systems Two Logo Jackets Donated by Mikunda Cottrell & Co., Inc. Two Nights Accommodation at the Laughing Raven B&B Wall Clock and Coffee Mugs Donated by Mo Hillstrand and Jeff Foley Donated by the City of Wasilla
Chainsaw Forget-Me-Not Print Donated by Koncor Forest Products Donated by Alaska USA Federal Credit Union
$f 00 Gift Certificate to Allure Day Spa TOTE Dry Bag Donated by Lynden Donated by Totem Ocean Trailer Express
$100 Nordstrom Gift Certificate Two Waterproof Backpacks Donated by Alaska Executive Search Donated by ASRC Energy Services
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Before Fr¡day, November2,2007: Early Bird Rate:RDC members S250, Non-members S325 (lncludes lndividual Membersh¡p for 2008)
As Monday, Through of November 5,2007: RDC members: $300, Responsible and Non^members:S375. Resource To Register Development
Please take advantage of the spec¡al Early B¡rd Ratel Register online at www.akrdc.org or return thìs form by mail to:
Resource Development Counc¡¡
1 21 West F¡reweed Lane, Su¡te 250 Anchorage, Alaska 99503 orfax ro (907) 276-3887
Fees include a S50 non-refundable processing fee. No refunds after Friday, November 2,2007. Partic¡pant substitut¡on is perm¡tted, please ca¡l stäffwith changes. For add¡t¡onal informat¡on,call RDC at (907)27ô.0700. Alaska Hotel Accommodations Resources Call the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel ar 800-478-8700 by November 5 for room reservations. Speclfy"RDC Conference" for the best rate. The rate is S99 for either a single or a double. 2008
oæ o N o e) Resource Development U Council's L 28th AnnualConference I o- Method Of Payment: Nd o . o3 Q November 14-15,2OO7 Conference Regisûãt¡on 8yNoL2 (5250Member,5325 (u Non-member) s_ Ë" gãg Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Conference Regisratioñ Nov.5 and ¡ater 1S3m MembetS3T5 Non-member) s__ qsR ó ÊËåg a= É Anchorage, Alaska Ja :yË s_ ç P €5.Ë IE üä çËË v ã= ÍËi I 'i "r Èì5 YI :ø õõ, .90-!Ëb N¿MC: G gÈ I ResouRcr Devglol,it¡rENT CoUNCIL (a 11 aPpe¿ß oñ rhe CrcdirCàrd) åqË P 9ä ::<=. =5,5; Wednesday - November t+th Thursday - November tsth 7:00a.m. Reg¡stration/Check-ln/Exh¡bits Open 7:00 a.m. Eye Opener Coni¡nental BreaKast Eye-Opener Continental BreaKast Exh¡bits open
8:OO Opening Remarks 8O0 The Endangered Spec¡es Act:Current List¡ngs, Cand¡date Species & lmplicat¡ons For Alaskat Economy 8:15 Cook lnlet:2008 & Beyond Ken Taylor, Deputy Commiss¡onet Alâska Departmenl of Fish & Game Mitch Little,Alaska AssetTeam Leader, Marathon Oil Comoany Jetf Leppo, Seaftle Office Mânaging Panner, Stoel Rjves LLC 8:45 North Slope Exploration & Development Projeds:A Look Ahead Caryn Rea, Senior Biologist, ConocoPh¡llips Alaska, lnc. Doug Suttles, Pres¡dent, BP (Exploration) Alaska, lnc. Gourmet Break Sponsored Rives J¡m Bowles, President, ConocoPhillips Alaska, lnc. 9!30 - by Stoel LLC Doug W¡lson, Alaska Exploration À4anagetAnadarko Petroleum l0;0O AreThe Clean Wat€r,Clêan A¡r. & Endangered Species Acts Be¡ng Used To Advance An Anti-Development Agenda? 9:3O Gourmet Break - Sponsored by ConocoPhillips Alôska, lnc. Marilyn Crockett, Executive Directot Alaska Oil & Gas Assoc¡ation 1O:OO North Slope Êxplorat¡on & Dev€lopment Projects:A Look Ahead Bob Stiles, President, DRven Corporation, Development Managet Ken Sheffeld, President, Pioneer Nðtural Resources Alaska Chu¡tna Coal Project Rick Fox, Alaska Assets l\¡anager, Shell E&e 'r:|c. (lnv¡ted) Stephan¡e Madsen, Executive Directot At'Sea Processors Association .lohn Zaget Manager, Alaska Assets, Chevron l1:15 Network¡ng Break 10!45 Current News Ffom Washington On Alaska Gas Noon Keynote luncheon - Drue Pearce, tederal Coordinator, Alaska Natural Gas Ïransportation Projects Expand¡ng Alaskat Energy Horizons: Mâjor lssues & Current Efforts 11;15 Networking Break Henr¡ Bisson, Bureau of Land Management
1 2 Noon Keynote Luncheon - 1:0O p.m. Grand Raffl€ Drawing 1977-2007; How O¡l HasTransformed Alaskat Economy Champagne and Sparkling Cider Toast - Sponsored by Harbor Enterpr¡ses/ Scott Goldsmith, Economist, lnstirute for Social & Economic Research, Petro Marine Servic€s Un¡versity of Alaska Anchorage Neal Fried. Economist, Alaska DeDartment of Labor Agenda subject to change, vis¡t www.¿krdc.org for weekly updates Mike Burns, Executive D¡rector. Perm¿nent Fund Corporation Sponsorship opportun¡t¡es available: Call 907 -27 6-0700, ext.2 2:0O p.m. Canadian Arct¡c Gas & Energy Update Philip Jennings, Director General, Petroleum Resources Branch, Energy po¡icy Sectot Natural Resources Canada (lnv¡ted)
2:30 The Threat lo Our Prosperity: A¡aska's Loom¡ng Energy Cr¡s¡s Mayor Mark Begich, Mun¡c¡pality of Anchorage 3:OO Gourmet Break - Sponsored by CH2M HILL 3;30 The Arctic ¡nitiative Lars M. Hvalbye,Sen¡or Advisor,Technology,SratoilHydro
4:00 lndustry-Commun¡ty Partnerships, Challenges & The Path Forward Mayor Edward ltra, North Slope Borough Mayor lohn Williams, Kenai Pen¡nsula Borough 5:0O VIP Network¡ng Re(eption at Joseph¡net Hosted by Government of Canada, open to all conference attendees llt :..utir t L)l \ I l.tìl'\ll \ I [-r.Ll\t'lL.
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