PUBLIC NOTICE

ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. Kuparuk Construction Services Pad Northern Expansion

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources (ADNR), Division of Oil and Gas (Division), has received a Unit Plan of Operations application (LONS 81-212) from ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc. (CPAI),dated January 13, 2016, to increase the surface area of the Kuparuk Construction Services Pad (KCS) in the Kuparuk River Unit. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment.

Applicant:      ConocoPhillips Alaska, Inc., PO Box 100360, Anchorage, AK 99510

                        Contact: Steve Brashear, (907) 263-4691

Project ID:     LONS 81-212

Location:        Umiat Meridian, Township 12N, Range 9E, Section 36

Description:   Kuparuk Construction Services Pad Northern Expansion

CPAI requests authorization to increase the surface area of KCS by approximately 58.6 acres. The existing KCS pad footprint is approximately 61.4 acres. The proposed expansion will increase the footprint to a total of approximately 120 acres. This additional surface area will be used to accommodate rig camps, parking areas, shops and other oil and gas infrastructure.

The application package is available for review at the Division of Oil and Gas, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 800, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or online at: http://www.dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Permitting/Permitting.htm#permittingnotices.

Please send comments to the Division by email 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. Under 11 AAC02.010(d), only persons who comment in writing during the public comment period will be eligible to file an administrative appeal or request reconsideration of the final decision.

All comments must be received by the Comment Deadline: 4:30 pm, Alaska Standard Time, March 7, 2016.

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:    2/5/2016