Section 20.25.565. Plans submitted under AS 31.05.030(i).

	(a)  A written plan submitted under AS 31.05.030(i) must include an original and three copies of the following material:  
		(1) the identification of the lessee submitting the plan;  
		(2) the identification of the field covered by the plan;  
		(3) a general timetable and description of planned development activities;  
		(4) a general timetable and description of expected hiring and contracting decisions in connection with the development of the field;  
		(5) a detailed description of the best efforts that the lessee voluntarily agrees to use to employ residents of the state, consistent with law, and to contract with firms in the state for work in connection with the development of the field, including the fabrication and installation of required facilities, whenever feasible;  
		(6) the date the plan is submitted; and  
		(7) the lessee's certification of its voluntary agreement to use its best efforts as set out in the plan, including the name, title, and signature of the individual executing the certification on behalf of the lessee, which person must be authorized to bind the lessee.  
	(b)  Upon receipt of a plan meeting the requirements of (a) of this section, the commission will promptly schedule a public hearing on the plan and give public notice of the hearing in accordance with AS 31.05.050(b). The hearing will be scheduled at least 10 days after the date of the public notice. The provisions of 20 AAC 25.540 do not apply to a hearing held under this section.  
	(c)  In AS 31.05.030(i) and this section,  
		(1) "development" means all steps taken in the search for and the exploration, capture, and production of oil or gas;  
		(2) "firm in the state" means a firm or contractor that  
			(A) has held an Alaska business license for the preceding six months;  
			(B) maintains, and has maintained for the preceding six months, a place of business in the state that competently and professionally deals in supplies, services, or construction of the nature required for work in connection with development of an oil or gas field; and  
			(C) is  
				(i) a sole proprietorship and the proprietor is an Alaska resident;  
				(ii) a partnership and more than 50 percent of the partnership interest is held by Alaska residents;  
				(iii) a limited liability company and more than 50 percent of the membership interest is held by Alaska residents;  
				(iv) a corporation that has been incorporated in the state or is authorized to do business in the state; or  
				(v) a joint venture and a majority of the venturers qualify as firms in the state under this paragraph.  

Authorities

31.05.030;31.05.040;31.05.060

Notes

Authority

AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.040 AS 31.05.060

History

Eff. 12/1/99, Register 152