PUBLIC NOTICE
GREAT BEAR PETROLEUM OPERATING LLC
WINX #1
LEASE PLAN OF OPERATIONS
The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (Division), received a lease plan of operations permit application (LONS 18-002) from Great Bear Petroleum Operating LLC (GBP) to drill an exploration well within the GBP Western Lease Block during the winter 2018/2019 season. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment under 38.05.035(e)(1)(C)(ii).
Applicant: Great Bear Petroleum Operating LLC; 3705 Arctic Blvd, Suite 2324, Anchorage, AK 99503; Patrick Galvin; 907-345-5821
Project ID: LONS 18-002 GBP Western Block Exploration Program Winx#1
Location: Umiat Meridian, Township 08N, Range 05E, Section 21
Project Description: GBP requests approval to drill and test an exploration well on State of Alaska oil and gas leases on the North Slope of Alaska. The exploration activities will be ice-based and temporary in nature. The proposed Winx #1 drill site is located approximately 13 miles southeast of Nuiqsut. Drilling rig, maintenance facilities, laydown and storage areas, oil service modules, 60-bed camp, and other small temporary support structures will be located on an ice pad approximately one-half mile from the west bank of the Itkillik River. The drill site will be accessed by an ice road approximately 10 miles long originating from existing infrastructure near Drillsite 2P. The application meets all of the requirements of 11 AAC 83.158.
The application package is available for review at the Division’s Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, 99501 or online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Home/Newsroom
Please send your comments by e-mail to dog.permitting@alaska.gov, or by mail to the above address. Only persons who comment in writing during the public comment period will be eligible to file an administrative appeal or to request reconsideration of the final decision
(11 AAC 02.010). A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who provides written comments.
The deadline for comments is 4:30 p.m. Alaska Time on November 16, 2018.
The Department of Natural Resources complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This Notice will be made available in alternative communication formats upon request. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate may contact the address above or call 907-269-8411.
Posted: 10/17/2018