The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas (Division) received a lease plan of operations application on July 13, 2022, from Hilcorp Alaska, LLC (HAK) requesting authorization to expand K Pad in the Beluga River Unit (BRU). The proposed development will be adjudicated under AS 38.05 and 11 AAC 83.346. The Division is providing public notice and an opportunity to comment.

Applicant: HAK

Project ID: LOCI 22-005

Location: K Pad is located on the west side of Cook Inlet, approximately two miles west of the Beluga River mouth. K Pad is located on Cook Inlet Region Incorporated (CIRI) surface land and State of Alaska subsurface land.

Project Description: This project would include placing 27,400 cubic yards of gravel on the south and east sides of K Pad. This would expand the pad by 4.5 acres. Additional infrastructure to be installed on K Pad would include a compressor package and a communications tower. K pad would be tied into existing highline power via an overhead powerline.

The application package is available for review at the Division’s Permitting Section, 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1100, Anchorage, or online at http://dog.dnr.alaska.gov/Newsroom. 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. 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, August 17, 2022.

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.