The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (Division), has received a unit plan of operations application from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (Hilcorp) to construct a new gravel pad, Happy Valley Middle Pad, and access road in the Deep Creek Unit (DC) near Ninilchik, Alaska, and drill up to two gas exploration wells.  The road includes stream crossing and culvert work.  Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under AS 38.05.035.

Applicant:   Hilcorp Alaska, LLC; 3800 Centerpoint Drive, Suite 1400, Anchorage, Alaska 99503         
                   Contact: Ms. Gretchen Stoddard, 907-777-8343

Project ID:  LO/CI 15-003 Happy Valley Middle Pad Project

Location:    Seward Meridian, Township 3S, Range 13W, Section 6
                   ADL: 389225

Project Description:
Hilcorp proposes to construct an approximately 300-foot by 400-foot gravel pad.  Pad construction activities will include clearing and grubbing existing vegetation, placement of geotextile liner on the cleared land within the pad footprint, and placement of gravel fill over the liner.  Up to two gas exploration wells will be drilled from the pad.  Additional program details are outlined in the Plan of Operations.

The application package is available for review at the Division of Oil and Gas, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or online at http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.htm#permittingnotices. 

Please send comments to Division by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by regular mail to the Division address above.  All comments must be in writing.  A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments.  An eligible person affected by this decision may appeal or request the commissioner’s reconsideration in accordance with 11 AAC 02.

All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, October 10, 2015.

The ADNR 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 may contact the number TTY 907-269-8411 or address above.

Posted:    09/10/2015