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1. November 1, 2019 File Opening Request and response
2. November 3, 2019 Notice of public hearing; affidavits of publication, email
distribution, and mailings and sign in sheet for workshop
3. December 10, 2019 Transcript, sign in sheet exhibits
4. March 19, 2019 Final Regulations Package
Kevin Meyer
Lieutenant Governor
State Capitol .rr.".
Juneau, Alaska 99811
907.465.3520
W W W.LTGOV.ALASKA.GOV
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ALASKA
MEMORANDUM
530 West 711 Ave, Suite 1700
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
907.269.7460
LT.GO VERNOR@ALASKA.GOV
TO: Amy Demboski
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
FROM: April Simpson, Office of the Lieutenant Governor
465.4081
DATE: June 25, 2020
RE: Filed Permanent Regulations: Alaska Oil and Gas Cornmission
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission regulations re: repeal of outdated,
unnecessary, or duplicative provisions (20 AAC 25.005(c)(3); 20 AAC 25.035(a); 20 AAC
25.037; 20 AAC 25.047; 20 AAC 25.225; 20 AAC 25.245; 20 AAC 25.260; 20 AAC
25.320,20; 20 AAC 25.527(a); 20 AAC 25.528)
Attorney General File:
Regulation Filed:
Effective Date:
Print:
2019104277
6/25/2020
7/25/2020
235, October 2020
cc with enclosures: Harry Hale, Department of Law
Judy Herndon, LexisNexis
Jeremy Price, AOGCC Commissioner
ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO
REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The attached three pages of regulations, dealing with repeal of outdated, unnecessary, or
duplicative provisions, are certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission adopted at its June 3, 2020 meeting, under the authority
of AS 31.05.030 and after compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62),
specifically including notice under AS 44.62.190 and 44.62.200 and opportunity for public
comment under AS 44.62.210.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being
taken.
The regulation changes described in this order take effect on the 30th day after they have been
filed by the lieutenant governor, as provided in AS 44.62.180.
Date: June 18, 2020
DlgBally signed by Jeremy M.
Jeremy M. Price Prlce
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Jeremy M. Price, Chair, Commissioner, AOGCC
-A Vv1 �-6t,"' FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
olVAII 2S '1'-4, 2020 at 61:10 A .m., l filed the attached regulations according to the
provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
�Lieutenant Governor Ke%h Tjet�Gt-'
Effective: Y
Register: 2351 Out'Jbt✓�D2D _
FOR DELEGATION OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR'S AUTHORITY
I, KEVIN MEYER, LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF ALASKA,
designate the following state employees to perform the Administrative Procedures Act
filing functions of the Office of the Lieutenant Governor:
Josh Applebee, Chief of Staff
Kady Levale, Notary Administrator
April Simpson, Regulations and Initiatives Specialist
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
signed and affixed the Seal of the State of
Alaska, in Juneau, on December 11th,
2018.
.......................
KEVIN MEYER
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
RegisterZ35,fkIWJ2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.005(c)(3) is amended to read:
(3) a diagram and description of the blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) as
required by 20 AAC 25.035 or [,] 20 AAC 25.036, [OR 20 AAC 25.037,] as applicable;
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 6/4/2000,
Register 154; am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 4/4/2013, Register
206; am 1/7/2015, Register 213; am/ZS / ,vZo, Register 215 )
Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.090
20 AAC 25.035(a) is amended to read
(a) This section applies to drilling and completion operations other than those covered by
20 AAC 25.036 [OR 20 AAC 25.0371. These operations are also subject to the requirements of
20 AAC 25.527.
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 2/22/81, Register 77; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register
152; am 10/24/2004, Register 172; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 7/12/2007, Register 183;
am _t_/2ti/Zo%o, Register 235)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed I /25/2020, Register VS)
RegisterZ5S;GoW/2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. Repealed. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; repealed *� /2S /2pZD, Register Z35
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed /jj/Zo2o, Register Z 5 )
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74;
am 4/2/86, Register 97: am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed I /Z5 /VZD, Register Z3S)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; repealed I /ZS /74v, Register
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of forms. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed .} /ZS /Wo, Register 2—W—j
20 AAC 25.527(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service
Regi sterI%,MoWr2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of
20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 [20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.037] and 20 AAC 25.285 -
20 AAC 25.288.
(Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; am 4/6/2003, Register 166; am } /Z5/Zo20, Register 235 )
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed
I /25 /Vlo , Register ILT)
MEMORANDUM
To: The Honorable Kevin Meyer
Lieutenant Governor
Thr": Susan R. Pollard SRP
Chief Assistant Attorney General
and Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
From: Steven C. Weaver Se`Gl
Senior Assistant Attorney General
Legislation and Regulations Section
State of Alaska
Department of Law
Date: June 24, 2020
File No.: 2019104277
Tei. No.: 465-3600
Re: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission regulations re: repeal of
outdated, unnecessary, or duplicative
provisions (20 AAC 25.005(c)(3);
20 AAC 25.035(a); 20 AAC 25.037;
20 AAC 25.047; 20 AAC 25.225;
20 AAC 25.245; 20 AAC 25.260;
20 AAC 25.320, 20 AAC 25.527(a);
20 AAC 25.528)
The Department of Law has reviewed the attached regulations of the Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission against the statutory standards of the Administrative Procedure Act.
Based upon our review, we find no legal problems. This memorandum constitutes the written
statement of approval under AS 44.62.060(b) and (c) that authorizes your office to file the
attached regulations. The regulations were adopted by Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission after the close of the public comment period. The regulations concern the repeal of
outdated, unnecessary, or duplicative provisions, and also make conforming changes.
Honorable Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor
File No. 2019104277
June 24, 2020
Page 2 of 2
The November 3, 2019 public notice and the June 18, 2020 certification of adoption order
both state that this action is not expected to require an increased appropriation. Therefore, a
fiscal note under AS 44.62.195 is not required.
SCw
cc w/enc.: Jeremy M. Price, Chair, Commissioner
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Amy Demboski, Assistant Commissioner and Regulations Contact
Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
Jody Colombie, Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Tab Ballantine, Senior Assistant Attorney General
Oil and Gas Section
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.005(c)(3) is amended to read:
(3) a diagram and description of the blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) as
required by 20 AAC 25.035 or [,] 20 AAC 25.036, [OR 20 AAC 25.037,] as applicable;
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 6/4/2000,
Register 154; am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 4/4/2013, Register
206; am 1/7/2015, Register 213; am _/_/ Register
Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.090
20 AAC 25.035(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to drilling and completion operations other than those covered by
20 AAC 25.036 [OR 20 AAC 25.037]. These operations are also subject to the requirements of
20 AAC 25.527.
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 2/22/81, Register 77; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register
152; am 10/24/2004, Register 172; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 7/12/2007, Register 183;
am _1/Register _J
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed—/—/—, Register___)
Register _, _ 2020
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. Repealed. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; repealed
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
Register__)
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/ Register )
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74;
am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/ Register _)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; repealed _/_/ , Register _ )
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of forms. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/_, Register___)
20 AAC 25.527(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of
20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 [20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.037] and 20 AAC 25.285 -
20 AAC 25.288.
(Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; am 4/6/2003, Register 166; am _/_/ Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed
_/_/_, Register __)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (AOGCC) has repealed outdated, unnecessary,
or duplicative provisions of 20, AAC 25.005(c)(3), 20 AAC 25.035(a), 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC
25.047, 20 AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245, 20 AAC 25.320, 20 AAC 25.260, 20 AAC 25.527(a)
and 20 AAC 25.528.
The Lieutenant Governor signed and filed the regulation changes on June 25, 2020, with an
effective date of June 25, 2020.
The regulations will appear in Register 235, October 2020, of the Alaska Administrative Code.
For further information or to obtain a copy of the amended regulations, contact Jody Colombie at
(907) 793-1221, fax (907) 276-7542, or e-mail iody.colombie iWaska.gov.
Register 235, October 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.005(c)(3) is amended to read:
(3) a diagram and description of the blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) as
required by 20 AAC 25.035 or 20 AAC 25.036, as applicable;
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 6/4/2000,
Register 154; am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 4/4/2013, Register
206; am 1/7/2015, Register 213; am 07/25/2020, Register 235)
Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.090
20 AAC 25.035(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to drilling and completion operations other than those covered by
20 AAC 25.036. These operations are also subject to the requirements of 20 AAC 25.527.
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 2/22/81, Register 77; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register
152; am 10/24/2004, Register 172; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 7/12/2007, Register 183;
am 07/25/2020, Register 235)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
Register 235, October 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. Repealed. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74;
am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of forms. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed 07/25/2020, Register 235)
20 AAC 25.527(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service
Register 235, October 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of 20
20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 and 20 AAC 25.285 — 20 AAC 25.288.
(Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; am 4/6/2003, Register 166; am 07/25/2020, Register 235)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed 07/25/2020,
Register 235)
ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO
REGULATIONS OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The attached three pages of regulations, dealing with repeal of outdated, unnecessary, or
duplicative provisions, are certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the Alaska
Oil and Gas Conservation Commission adopted at its April 20, 2020 meeting, under the authority
of AS 31.05.030 and after compliance with the Administrative Procedure Act (AS 44.62),
specifically including notice under AS 44.62.190 and 44.62.200 and opportunity for public
comment under AS 44.62.210.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being
taken.
The regulation changes described in this order take effect on the 30th day after they have been
filed by the lieutenant governor, as provided in AS 44.62.180.
Date: June 3. 2020
V./YV,
jlj�v
J em ice, Chair, Commissioner, AOGCC
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
2020 at .m., I filed the attached regulations according to the
provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
Lieutenant Governor
Effective:
Register:
ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION HEARING
June 3, 2020
Excerpt From Unapproved Minutes
Chair, Commissioner Jeremy M. Price moved and Commissioner Daniel T. Seamount, Jr. and
seconded the following motions:
"I move to adopt 20 AAC 25.005(c)(3),20 AAC 25.035(a), 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20
AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245, 20 AAC 25.260, 20 AAC 25.320, 20 AAC 25.527 and 20 AAC
25.528 as written in the December 10, 2019, draft regulation."
The motion carried unanimously.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMMISSION ACTION
I, Jody J. Colombie, Special Assistant, for the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission,
being duly sworn, state the following:
The attached motions were passed by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission during
its June 3, 2020 meeting.
Date: June 3, 2020 A L14&
Jo t
J. Co mbj , AOGCC Special Assistant
Subscribed and sworn to before me at Anchorage, Alaska on June -.!3, 2020.
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.005(c)(3) is amended to read:
(3) a diagram and description of the blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) as
required by 20 AAC 25.035 or [,] 20 AAC 25.036, [OR 20 AAC 25.037,1 as applicable;
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 6/4/2000,
Register 154; am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 4/4/2013, Register
206; am 1/7/2015, Register 213; am /_/ Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.090
20 AAC 25.035(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to drilling and completion operations other than those covered by
20 AAC 25.036 [OR 20 AAC 25.037]. These operations are also subject to the requirements of
20 AAC 25.527.
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 2/22/81, Register 77; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register
152; am 10/24/2004, Register 172; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 7/12/2007, Register 183;
am _/ / Register __)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed—/—/—, Register__)
Register _, _ 2020
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. Repealed. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; repealed
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
Register __j
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/ Register _)
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74;
am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _// Register __)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; repealed / / Register _)
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of forms. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/ / Register ___)
20 AAC 25.527(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of
20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 [20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.037] and 20 AAC 25.285 -
20 AAC 25.288.
(Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; am 4/6/2003, Register 166; am _/ / Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed
_/ / Register _)
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.005(c)(3) is amended to read:
(3) a diagram and description of the blowout prevention equipment (BOPE) as
required by 20 AAC 25.035 or [,] 20 AAC 25.036, [OR 20 AAC 25.037,] as applicable;
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am 6/4/2000,
Register 154; am 1/5/2006, Register 177; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 4/4/2013, Register
206; am 1/7/2015, Register 213; am _/_/ Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030 AS 31.05.090
20 AAC 25.035(x) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to drilling and completion operations other than those covered by
20 AAC 25.036 [OR 20 AAC 25.037]. These operations are also subject to the requirements of
20 AAC 25.527.
(Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 2/22/81, Register 77; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register
152; am 10/24/2004, Register 172; am 12/28/2006, Register 180; am 7/12/2007, Register 183;
am _/ / Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed. (Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed—/—/—, Register___)
Register _, _ 2020
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. Repealed. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; repealed /_/� Register ___)
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/ / Register _)
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74;
am 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/ Register ___)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; repealed _/_/ Register _)
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of forms. Repealed. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; repealed _/_/ Register _)
20 AAC 25.527(a) is amended to read:
(a) This section applies to all well drilling, completion, workover, and service
Register _, _ 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
operations. The requirements of this section are in addition to the applicable requirements of
20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.036 [20 AAC 25.033 - 20 AAC 25.037] and 20 AAC 25.285 -
20 AAC 25.288.
(Eff. 11/7/99, Register 152; am 4/6/2003, Register 166; am / / , Register _)
Authority: AS 31.05.030
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; repealed
/_/_, Register )
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Memorandum
DATE: January 8, 2020
Massa 0AA and GaE
Conservation (Commission,
333 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3572
Main: 907.279.1433
Fax: 907.276.7542
aogcc.alaska.gov
TO: Susan Pollard, Regulations Attorney
Legislative and Regulations Section ^
Department of Law 6�
FROM: Jeremy M. Price, Regulations Contact e
Department of Commerce, Community Economic Development
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
SUBJECT: Request for legal review of regulation project Repealing Duplicative Regulations
FILE NO.: 2019104277
We are requesting legal review and approval of the attached regulations that were
adopted by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Enclosed are the following documents:
(1) the original and two copies of the final regulation for use by the
Department of Law;
(2) the original of the public notices;
(3) the original of the additional regulation notice information form
distributed with the notices;
(4) the original of the publisher's affidavit of publications;
(5) order certifying the changes to regulations of the Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission
(6) affidavit of notice of proposed regulation and furnishing of additional
information
(7) the original of the affidavit of oral hearing;
(8) excerpt from unapproved minutes; and
(9) affidavit of commission action.
We have worked with Assistant Attorney General Thomas Ballantine on the
project.
Upon completion of your review, please forward the regulation to the lieutenant
governor for filing.
Register , 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed (Eff. 1/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. /_/ Register _.)
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99,
Register 152; am Eff. _/_/ Register .)
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register
97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; Eff. / / Register_.)
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. /_/� Register_.)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am
Eff. _/ /_ Register _.)
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20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am Eff.
Register _.)
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. fling of Forms. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. /_/ , Register _.)
Register 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.037 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations. Repealed (Eff. 1/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. _/_/� Register .)
20 AAC 25.047 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve pits and tankage. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am 11/7/99,
Register 152; am Eff. / /� Register .)
20 AAC 25.225 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of gas wells. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register
97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; Eff. _/_/ Register .)
20 AAC 25.245 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.245. Common production facilities. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86,
Register 97; am 11/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. / / , Register _.)
20 AAC 25.260 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am
Eff. /_/ , Register _.)
Register 1 2020 MISCELLANEOUS BOARDS
20 AAC 25.528 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.528. Open pit storage of oil. (Eff. 4/2/86, Register 97; am Eff. / / ,
Register _.)
20 AAC 25.320 is repealed:
20 AAC 25.320. Filing of Forms. (Eff. 4/13/80, Register 74; am 4/2/86, Register 97; am
11/7/99, Register 152; am Eff. / / , Register .)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED REPEALED
REGULATIONS OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission proposes to repeal regulation changes in 20
AAC 25. of the Alaska Administrative Code. The Commission proposes to repeal 20 AAC
25.037 well control requirements for other drilling and completion operations; 20 AAC 25.047
reserve pits and tankage; 20 AAC 25.225 potential of gas wells; 20 AAC 25.245 common
production facilities; 20 AAC 25.260 illegal production, 20 AAC 25.528 open pit storage of oil
and 20 AAC 25.320 filing of forms.
These regulations are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to
eliminate outdated, unnecessary or duplicative regulations. A more detailed description can be
found on the AOGCC website https://www.commerce.alaska.jzov/web/aogcc/Home.aVxx.
You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Jody
Colombie at 333 West 7a' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Additionally, the Alaska Oil and
Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by
electronic mail at aogcc.customer.svc(cbalaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through
the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the
comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on December 10, 2019.
Written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, at 333
West 7d' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The hearing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 10:30 a.m. who did not have
an opportunity to comment.
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in
this process, please contact Jody Colombie at jody.colombie@alaska.gov or mailing 333 West
7d' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or calling (907) 793-1221 not later than December 5, 2019
to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.
For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact Jody Colombie at the Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission at West 7a' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or calling (907) 793-
1221,orgotohttp://doa.alaska.gov/og .
After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission may
either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject,
without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be
different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if
your interests could be affected.
Statutory authority: AS 31.05.030
Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 31.05.030
Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased
appropriation
Date: i, I 1 1 I � _
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e y�l I�Price, Chair, Commissioner
Alas it and Gas Conservation Commission
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION
(AS 44.62.190(d))
1. Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
2. General subject of regulation: elimination of several regulations that the AOGCC has
determined unnecessary.
3. Citation of regulations: 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20 AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245,
20 AAC 25.260; 20 AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC 25.320
4. Reason for the proposed action: to eliminate regulations that do not have significant negative
impacts.
5. Appropriation/Allocation: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero.
The name of the contact person for the regulations:
Name Jeremy M. Price
Title Chair, Commissioner
Address 333 West 7`" Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Telephone (907) 793-1221
E-mail address is Jeremy.Price@alaska.gov
8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff.
9. Date: / / Prepared by:
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STATE OF ALASKA
THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Lisi Misa being first duly swom on oath deposes
and says that she is a representative of the An-
chorage Daily News, a daily newspaper. That
said newspaper has been approved by the Third
Judicial Court, Anchorage, Alaska, and it now
and has been published in the English language
continually as a daily newspaper in Anchorage,
Alaska, and it is now and during all said time
was printed in an office maintained at the afore-
said place of publication of said newspaper.
That the annexed is a copy of an advertisement
as it was published in regular issues (and not in
supplemental form) of said newspaper on
11/03/2019
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uted to its subscribers during all of said period.
That the full amount of the fee charged for the
foregoing publication is not in excess of the rate
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this 4th day of November 2019.
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED FEPFAIEO
REGUTONS OF AULSNA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION
COMMISSION
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Date: NOVember 1, 2019
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Jeremy M. Nice, OhaY, Cammu sioar
Alaska Oil and Go Conservation Commission
AOORIONAL REGUTATIONS NOTICE MMnON
(ASm.62.1901d))
1. Adoptingagenry: Aaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
2 General subject of regulationelimination of sandal MplabmG
that the AOGCC has de morined mnediandry
3 Citation IN regllanons: 20 AAC 25.030, 20 AM 25.042, 20 AAC
25.225, 20 AAC 25.245.20 AAC 25.260; ZO PAC 25.528 and 20 AAC
25.320
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AOGCC1
ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO REGULATIONS
OF THE ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The attached 2 pages of the regulations are certified to be a correct copy of the regulation
changes that the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission adopted at its January 8, 2020
meeting under the authority of AS 31.05.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
Commission paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action being
taken.
The regulation changes described in this order take effect on the 30th day after they have been
filed by the lieutenant governor as provided in AS 44.62.180.
Date: January 8. 2020
FILING CERTIFICATION
, Commissioner, AOGCC
I, Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
2020, at _. in., I filed the attached regulation.
Lieutenant Governor
Effective:
Register:
AFFIDAVIT OF NOTICE OF PROPOSED REGULATION
AND FURNISHING OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I, Jody J. Colombie, Special Assistant, of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission,
being sworn, state the following:
As required by AS 44.62.190, notice of the proposed adoption of changes to 20 AAC 25.037, 20
AAC 25.047, 20 AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245, 20 AAC 25.260 20 AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC
25.320 have been given by being
(1) published in a newspaper or trade publication;
(2) furnished to every person who has filed a request for notice of proposed action with
the state agency;
(3) furnished to appropriate state officials;
(4) furnished to interested persons;
(5) furnished to the Department of Law, along with a copy of the proposed regulation;
(6) furnished electronically to incumbent State of Alaska legislators;
(7) posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System as required by
AS 44.62.175(a)(1) and (b) and 44.62.190(a)(1).
As required by AS 44.62.190, additional regulation notice information regarding the proposed
adoption of the regulation changes described above has been furnished to interested persons and
those in (2), (4) and (6) of the list above. The additional regulation notice information also has
been posted on the Alaska Online Public Notice System.
Date: January 8, 2020 C �a U�AL
J y J. of biee Special Assistant AOGCC
Subscribed and sworn to before me at Anchorage, Alaska on January 8, 2020.
Notary Public in and for the Statdof Alaska
AFFIDAVIT OF ORAL HEARING
I, Jeremy M. Price, Chair, Commissioner of the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission,
being swom, state the following:
On December 10, 2019, at 10:00 a.m., 333 West 7`h Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501, I
presided over a public hearing held under AS 44.62.2 10 for the purpose of taking testimony in
connection with the adoption of changes to 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20 AAC 25.225,
20 AAC 25.245, 20 AAC 25.260 20 AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC 25.320.
Date: January 8, 2020
Subscribed and sworn to before me at Anchorage, Alaska on January 8, 2020.
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION HEARING
January 8, 2020
Excerpt From Unapproved Minutes
Chair, Commissioner Jeremy M. Price moved and Commissioner Jessie L. Chmiclowski and
seconded the following motions:
"I move to adopt 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20 AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245, 20 AAC
25.260 20 AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC 25.320 as written in the December 10, 2019, draft
regulation."
The motion carried unanimously.
AFFIDAVIT OF COMMISSION ACTION
I, Jody J. Colombie, Special Assistant, for the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission,
being duly sworn, state the following:
The attached motions were passed by the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission during
its January 8, 2020 meeting.
Date: January 8, 2020
Jo J. Coomlq, AOGCC Special Assistant
Subscribed and sworn to before me at Anchorage, Alaska on January 8, 2020.
Notary Public in and or the Sha e of Alaska
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ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
In the Matter of the Proposed )
Repeal of Regulations. )
Docket No.: R 19-001
PUBLIC HEARING
Anchorage, Alaska
December 10, 2019
10:00 o'clock a.m.
BEFORE: Jeremy Price, Chair
Jessie Chmielowski, Commissioner
Daniel T. Seamount, Commissioner
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2 (On record - 12:03 p.m.)
3 CHAIR PRICE: Good morning. I'll call this
4 hearing to order. This is a public hearing to consider
5 proposed repeal of regulations. This hearing is being
6 held on the morning of December 10th. My name is
7 Jeremy Price, I'm a Commissioner and Chair of the
8 AOGCC. We are located at 333 West Seventh Avenue,
9 Anchorage, Alaska. To my right and left are
10 Commissioners Jessie Chmielowski and Dan Seamount.
11 If any persons here need special accommodations
12 to participate in today's hearing please see the
13 special assistant, Jody Colombie, in the back.
14 Computer Matrix will be recording the
15 proceeding. Upon completion and preparation of the
16 transcript persons desiring a copy will be able to
17 obtain it by contacting Computer Matrix.
18 Specifically Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation
19 Commission proposes to adopt changes in Title 23 [sic],
20 Chapter 25 of the Alaska Administrative Code. This
21 hearing is being held in accordance with AS 44.62 and
22 20 AAC 25.540 of the Alaska Administrative Code. This
23 hearing will be recorded.
24 The time is 12:03.
25 I've got no one on the list here to testify.
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1 Absent any public testimony -- I'm assuming no one is
2 online on the phone? (No comments)
3 CHAIR PRICE: Absent anyone here to testify I
4 will get down to the heart of the matter.
5 This notice of the hearing was published in the
6 ADN on November 3rd, 2019. It was also posted on the
7 state of Alaska online notices website email
8 distribution list as well as the AOGCC's own website.
9 If you would like a copy of the proposed
10 regulations or if you would like to submit written
11 comments please see Jody Colombie.
12 When considering the factual, substantive and
13 other relevant matter the agency will pay special
14 attention to the cost to private persons of the
15 proposed regulatory action.
16 Docket number R 19-001.
17 On January 22, 2019 the Office of the Governor
18 requested all agencies identify regulations that could
19 be repealed or amended that would increase efficiencies
20 and streamline government, yet not impact health and
21 safety. The following seven regulations were
22 determined by the AOGCC to be either outdated,
23 unnecessary, duplicative or covered adequately in other
24 sections or redundant of 20 AAC 25 and could be
25 eliminated.
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1 Now I'm going to run through these proposed
2 repealed -- proposed repealing of the following
3 regulations, there's seven of them, but I'm going to be
4 fairly brief. I'm going to make a motion to make a
5 more comprehensive list available in the record of
6 those regulations that we'll be repealing. It is
7 available on our website. So at that time I'm going to
8 reference that document. The title is AOGCC Proposed
9 Regulatory Changes.
10 Do I have a motion to add that to the record?
11 COMMISSIONER CHMIELOWSKI: I move.
12 COMMISSIONER SEAMOUNT: I second.
13 CHAIR PRICE: Those will be added to the
14 record. So in brief summary here are the following
15 reqs for repeal.
16 20 AAC 25.225, potential of gas wells. This
17 requirement prescribes a specific testing method for
18 gas wells prior to production. The regulation is
19 outdated. Repealing it would remove an unnecessary
20 testing and reporting burden for the operator.
21 20 AAC 25.037, well control requirements for
22 other drilling and completion operations. This
23 allowance for ultimate well control procedures is
24 duplicative as it is covered in other sections of 20
25 AAC 25.
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1 20 AAC 25.047, reserve pits and tankage. This
2 regulation is outdated as operators no longer use
3 reserve pits. Regardless ADEC has statutory authority
4 and comprehensive regulations over the collection and
5 disposal of drilling fluids and cuttings.
6 20 AAC 25.245, common production facilities.
7 This regulation is redundant of custody transfer
8 measurement requirements.
9 20 AAC 25.260, illegal production. This
10 regulation is unnecessary and overly broad.
11 20 AAC 25.528, open pit storage of oil. This
12 regulation allows an operator to store crude oil in an
13 open earth containment in emergency purposes. ADEC is
14 the more appropriate agency of jurisdiction.
15 And finally 20 AAC 25.320, filing of forms.
16 This regulation is unnecessary and can be better
17 handled through a guidance document.
18 Is there any discussion of these regulations
19 from fellow Commissioners?
20 COMMISSIONER CHMIELOWSKI: None. Thank you.
21 COMMISSIONER SEAMOUNT: I have none.
22 CHAIR PRICE: Okay. We have scheduled a public
23 meeting on January 8th, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. to vote on
24 repealing these regulations.
25 If there's no further discussion I will -- do
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COMMISSIONER CHMIELOWSKI: I move to adjourn.
COMMISSIONER SEAMOUNT: I second.
CHAIR PRICE: Hearing adjourned.
(Adjourned - 12:10 p.m.)
(END OF PROCEEDINGS)
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I, Salena A. Hile, hereby certify that the
foregoing pages numbered 02 through 08 are a true,
accurate, and complete transcript of proceedings in
Docket No.: R 19-001, transcribed under my direction
from a copy of an electronic sound recording to the
best of our knowledge and ability.
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STATE OF ALASKA
OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Docket Number: R-19-001
December 10, 2019
NAME AFFILIATION TESTIFYING
YES OR NO
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AOGCC PROPOSED REGULATORY CHANGES
The following regulations are proposed for repeal:
• 20 AAC 25.225. Potential of Gas Wells.
o This regulation requires that all gas wells be tested by a multi -point back -pressure
method before regular production. Test results and calculations must be reported
to the commission on the Gas Well Open Flow Potential Test Report within 30
days.
o This requirement is outdated. These reports are not used by the AOGCC in any
decision-making capacity. Eliminating the requirement for them and only
requiring the operator submit a test report, in whatever format they normally
receive them, if they choose to conduct one, would remove an unnecessary testing
and reporting burden from the operator.
20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and completion
operations.
o This regulation gives the AOGCC authority to approve alternate well control
procedures and equipment than what is required under 20 AAC 25.033 (Primary
Well Control for Drilling), 20 AAC 25.035 (Secondary Well Control for Primary
Drilling and Completion: Blowout Prevention Equipment and Diverter
Requirements), and 20 AAC 25.036 (Secondary Well Control for Through -
Tubing Drilling and Completion: Blowout Prevention Equipment Requirements),
if the procedures and equipment in place are adequate to maintain well control.
o This section is unnecessary and duplicative as it is covered adequately in other
sections. Specifically, 20 AAC 25.0330), 20 AAC 25.035(h), and 20 AAC
25.036(f) all provide opportunities for variances from the above mentioned well
control requirements.
20 AAC 25.047. Reserve Pits and Tankage.
o This regulation requires prior to drilling, the construction of a reserve pit or
installation of a storage tank for the collection and confinement of drilling fluids
and cuttings. The regulation further requires the operator to leave the reserve pit
in a condition that is not a hazard to freshwater.
o This regulation is outdated and outside the authority of AOGCC and is more
substantively covered by ADEC regulations. ADEC regulates the storage of
drilling waste (18 AAC 60.430), drilling waste monofills (18 AAC 60.432), and
closure of inactive reserve pits (18 AAC 60.440).
o ADEC has confirmed to AOGCC that they do not refer to 20 AAC 25.047.
Specifically, 18 AAC 60.430 requires a storage plan to be submitted to ADEC at
least 30 days in advance of beginning operations. Storage may not begin until the
storage plan is approved. ADEC's storage plan must include:
■ Responsible parties for conducting the drilling activity
■ Location and type of storage container
■ Plans and material specs of container
■ Methods to prevent discharge of drilling waste
■ Location transferred drilling waste
• Anticipated dates of storage and removal
■ Location of ultimate disposal of drilling waste
■ Certification that waste will be removed from property no later than one
year from permit issuance
• 20 AAC 25.245. Common Production Facilities.
o This regulation allows common production facilities from any number of wells or
pools to be used if appropriate measuring equipment is installed so that
production from each well can be determined by the AOGCC.
o This regulation is redundant with requirements for custody transfer measurement
(.228) and allocation measurement (.230) and can be eliminated completely.
20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production.
o This regulation prohibits anyone from producing or transporting crude oil or
natural gas when in violation of the regulations and orders of the commission.
o This is extremely vague and overly broad. AOGCC would benefit from greater
flexibility through utilizing emergency actions using authority under 20
AAC25.539 and through our robust enforcement program than a rigid regulation.
20 AAC 25.528. Open Pit Storage of Oil.
o This regulation provides, in an emergency, the ability for an operator to store
crude oil in an open earth containment or in an open receptacle.
o There is no specific statute that applies to AOGCC providing authority for this
regulation. ADEC would be the more appropriate agency of jurisdiction.
• 20 AAC 25.320. Filing of Forms.
o If a form is to be filed or submitted, this regulation requires original signatures
with exception, along with appropriate copies.
o This regulation is unnecessary and can be better handled by a guidance document.
• 20 AAC 25.037. Well control requirements for other drilling and
completion operations. This allowance for alternate well control procedures
is duplicative as it is covered in other sections of 20 AAC 25.
• 20 AAC 25.047. Reserve Pits and Tankage. This regulation is outdated as
operators no longer use reserve pits. Regardless, ADEC has statutory
authority and comprehensive regulations over the collection and disposal of
drilling fluids and cuttings.
• 20 AAC 25.245. Common Production Facilities. This regulation is
redundant of custody transfer measurement requirements.
• 20 AAC 25.260. Illegal production. This regulation is unnecessary and
overly broad.
• 20 AAC 25.528. Open Pit Storage of Oil. This regulation allows an
operator to store crude oil in an open earth containment in emergency
purposes. ADEC is the more appropriate agency of jurisdiction.
• 20 AAC 25.320. Filing of Forms. This regulation is unnecessary and can be
better handled through a guidance document.
Is there any discussion on any of these regulations?
Testimony:
The notice of this hearing was published in the Anchorage Daily News on
November 3, 2019. It was also posted on the State of Alaska online notices
website, email distribution list as well as the AOGCC's own website.
If you want a copy of the proposed regulations or if you would like to submit
written comments, please see Jody Colombie. When considering the factual,
substantive, and other relevant matter, the agency shall pay special attention to the
cost to private persons of the proposed regulatory action.
Docket Number R-19-001
On January 22, 2019, the Office of the Governor requested that all agencies
identify regulations that could be repealed or amended that would increase
efficiencies and streamline government, yet not impact health or safety. The
following seven regulations were determined by the AOGCC to be either outdated
¢t* unnecessary, duplicative or covered adequately in other sections, or redundant
of 20 AAC 25 and could be eliminated. I � tf-'x4���0 ��C �> U �� M��5,�e desc�;�Qri oP eo`
20 AAC 25.225. Potential of Gas Wells. This requirement prescribes a
specific testing method for gas wells prior to production. The regulation is
outdated, repealing it would remove an unnecessary testing and reporting
burden for the operator.
STATE OF ALASKA
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FROM:
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AGENCY CONTACT:
Jody Colombie/Samantha Carlisle
DATE OF A.O.AGENCY
11/1/2019
PHONE:
907 279-1433
333 West 7th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
DATES ADVERTISEMENT REQUIRED:
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NOTICE OF PROPOSED REPEALED
REGULATIONS OF ALASKA OIL AND GAS CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission proposes to repeal regulation changes in 20
AAC 25. of the Alaska Administrative Code. The Commission proposes to repeal 20 AAC
25.037 well control requirements for other drilling and completion operations; 20 AAC 25.047
reserve pits and tankage; 20 AAC 25.225 potential of gas wells; 20 AAC 25.245 common
production facilities; 20 AAC 25.260 illegal production, 20 AAC 25.528 open pit storage of oil
and 20 AAC 25.320 filing of forms.
These regulations are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to
eliminate outdated, unnecessary or duplicative regulations. A more detailed description can be
found on the AOGCC website httys://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/aogcc/Home.aspx.
You may comment on the proposed regulation changes, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed changes, by submitting written comments to Jody
Colombie at 333 West 7' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. Additionally, the Alaska Oil and
Gas Conservation Commission will accept comments by facsimile at (907) 276-7542 and by
electronic mail at aogcc.customer.svcAalaska.gov. Comments may also be submitted through
the Alaska Online Public Notice System, by accessing this notice on the system and using the
comment link. The comments must be received not later than 4:30 p.m. on December 10, 2019.
Written comments also may be submitted at a hearing to be held on December 10, 2019, at 333
West 7`s Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501. The hearing will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. and might be extended to accommodate those present before 10:30 a.m. who did not have
an opportunity to comment.
If you are a person with a disability who needs a special accommodation in order to participate in
this process, please contact Jody Colombie at jody.colombie@alaska.gov or mailing 333 West
7a' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or calling (907) 793-1221 not later than December 5, 2019
to ensure that any necessary accommodation can be provided.
For a copy of the proposed regulation changes, contact Jody Colombie at the Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission at West 7a' Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501 or calling (907) 793-
1221, or go to http://doa.alaska.gov/ogc/.
After the public comment period ends, the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission may
either adopt the proposed regulation changes or other provisions dealing with the same subject,
without further notice, or decide to take no action. The language of the final regulation may be
different from that of the proposed regulation. You should comment during the time allowed if
your interests could be affected.
Statutory authority: AS 31.05.030
Statutes being implemented, interpreted, or made specific: AS 31.05.030
Fiscal information: The proposed regulation changes are not expected to require an increased
appropriation
Date: l� v
J y�l l�Price, Chair, Commissioner
Alas c il and Gas Conservation Commission
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS NOTICE INFORMATION
(AS 44.62.190(d))
L Adopting agency: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
2. General subject of regulation: elimination of several regulations that the AOGCC has
determined unnecessary.
3. Citation of regulations: 20 AAC 25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20 AAC 25.225, 20 AAC 25.245,
20 AAC 25.260; 20 AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC 25.320
4. Reason for the proposed action: to eliminate regulations that do not have significant negative
impacts.
5. Appropriation/Allocation: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
6. Cost of implementation to the state agency: zero.
7. The name of the contact person for the regulations:
Name Jeremy M. Price
Title Chair, Commissioner
Address 333 West 71 Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Telephone (907) 793-1221
E-mail address is Jeremy.Price@alaska.gov
8. The origin of the proposed action: Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission staff.
9. Date: / / Prepared by: Q
dy �lombie
pecial Assistant AOGCC
(907)793-1221
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
From:
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
Sent:
Friday, November 1, 2019 1:42 PM
To:
'aogcc_public_notices@list.state.ak.us'
Subject:
AOGCC Proposed Regulations
Attachments:
Docket No. R-19-001 Repealed Regulations.pdf, Public Notice and Additional
Information.pdf, Detailed description of proposed repealed regulations.pdf
Notice of Hearing and Additional
Information
Proposed Repealed Regulations
Detailed description of Proposed
Repealed Regulations
Jody J Colombie
Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7`4 Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1221 Direct
(907) 2 76- 7542 Fax
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
From:
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
Sent:
Friday, November 1, 2019 8:05 AM
To:
Begich, Thomas S (LEG); Bishop, Click (LEG); Carpenter, Benjamin E (LEG); Claman, Matt
(LEG); Coghill, John (LEG); Costello, Mia C (LEG); Drummond, Harriet A (LEG); Eastman,
David C (LEG); Edgmon, Bryce E (LEG); Fields, Zack (LEG); Foster, Neal W (LEG); Giessel,
Cathy (LEG); Gray -Jackson, Elvi (LEG); Hannan, Sara (LEG); Hoffman, Lyman F (LEG);
Hopkins, Grier (LEG); Hughes, Shelley, Jackson, Sharon D (LEG); Johnston, Jennifer (LEG);
Johnson, Delena (LEG); Josephson, Andrew L (LEG); Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LEG); Kiehl, Jesse
W (LEG); Knopp, Gary A (LEG); Kopp, Charles M (LEG); Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan S (LEG);
Lebon, Barton (LEG); Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LEG); Lincoln, John F (LEG); Merrick, Kelly
Richards (LEG); Micciche, Peter A (LEG); Mike Showers; Von Imhof, Natasha A (LEG);
Neuman, Mark A (LEG); Olson, Donny (LEG); Ortiz, Dan (LEG); Pruitt, Lance (LEG);
Rasmussen, Sara (LEG); Rauscher, George (LEG); Reinbold, Lora (LEG); Revak, Joshua
(LEG); Shaw, Laddie (LEG); Spohnholz, Ivy A (LEG); Stedman, Bert K (LEG); Stevens, Gary L
(LEG); Story, Andrea (LEG); States, Louise B (LEG); Sullivan -Leonard, Colleen (LEG);
Talerico, David M (LEG); Tarr, Geran L (LEG); Thompson, Steve (LEG); Tiffany Zulkosky;
Tilton, Cathy (LEG); Tuck, Christopher (LEG); Vance, Sarah (LEG); Wielechowski, Bill (LEG);
Wilson, David S (LEG); Wilson, Tammie (LEG); Wool, Adam L (LEG)
Cc:
Colombie, Jody 1 (CED)
Subject:
Public Notice Regulations R-19-001
Attachments:
Public Notice and Additional Information.pdf; Detailed description of proposed
repealed regulations.pdf
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission proposes to repeal regulation changes in 20 AAC 25. of the Alaska
Administrative Code. The Commission proposes to repeal 20 AAC 25.037 well control requirements for other drilling and
completion operations; 20 AAC 25.047 reserve pits and tankage; 20 AAC 25.225 potential of gas wells; 20 AAC 25.245
common production facilities; 20 AAC 25.260 illegal production, 20 AAC 25.528 open pit storage of oil and 20 AAC 25.320
filing of forms.
These regulations are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to eliminate outdated, unnecessary
or duplicative regulations. A more detailed description can be found on the AOGCC website
https:/Iwww.commerce.alaska.gov/web/aogcc/Home.aspx.
JodyJ. Colombie
Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 77'Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1221 Direct
(90 7) 2 76- 7542 Fax
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
From: Colombie, Jody J (CED) <jody.colombie@alaska.gov>
Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 8:03 AM
To: AOGCC Public Notices
Subject: [AOGCC_Public_Notices] Public Notice Regulations R-19-001
Attachments: Public Notice and Additional Information.pdf
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission proposes to repeal regulation changes in 20 AAC 25. of the Alaska
Administrative Code. The Commission proposes to repeal 20 AAC 25.037 well control requirements for other drilling and
completion operations; 20 AAC 25.047 reserve pits and tankage; 20 AAC 25.225 potential of gas wells; 20 AAC 25.245
common production facilities; 20 AAC 25.260 illegal production, 20 AAC 25.528 open pit storage of oil and 20 AAC 25.320
filing of forms.
These regulations are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to eliminate outdated, unnecessary
or duplicative regulations. A more detailed description can be found on the AOGCC website
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/aogcc/Home.asp .
Jody J. Colombie
Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7h Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1221 Direct
(907) 2 76- 7542 Fax
List Name: AOGCC_Public_Notices@list.state.ak.us
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Colombie, Jody J (CED)
From:
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
Sent:
Friday, November 1, 2019 1:39 PM
To:
Begich, Thomas S (LEG); Bishop, Click (LEG); Carpenter, Benjamin E (LEG); Claman, Matt
(LEG); Coghill, John (LEG); Costello, Mia C (LEG); Drummond, Harriet A (LEG); Eastman,
David C (LEG); Edgmon, Bryce E (LEG); Fields, Zack (LEG); Foster, Neal W (LEG); Giessel,
Cathy (LEG); Gray -Jackson, Elvi (LEG); Hannan, Sara (LEG); Hoffman, Lyman F (LEG);
Hopkins, Grier (LEG); Hughes, Shelley, Jackson, Sharon D (LEG); Johnston, Jennifer (LEG);
Johnson, Delena (LEG); Josephson, Andrew L (LEG); Kawasaki, Scott Jw (LEG); Kiehl, Jesse
W (LEG); Knopp, Gary A (LEG); Kopp, Charles M (LEG); Kreiss-Tomkins, Jonathan S (LEG);
Lebon, Barton (LEG); Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LEG); Lincoln, John F (LEG); Merrick, Kelly
Richards (LEG); Micciche, Peter A (LEG); Mike Showers, Von Imhof, Natasha A (LEG);
Neuman, Mark A (LEG); Olson, Donny (LEG); Ortiz, Dan (LEG); Pruitt, Lance (LEG);
Rasmussen, Sara (LEG); Rauscher, George (LEG); Reinbold, Lora (LEG); Revak, Joshua
(LEG); Shaw, Laddie (LEG); Spohnholz, Ivy A (LEG); Stedman, Bert K (LEG); Stevens, Gary L
(LEG); Story, Andrea (LEG); Stutes, Louise B (LEG); Sullivan -Leonard, Colleen (LEG);
Talerico, David M (LEG); Tarr, Geran L (LEG); Thompson, Steve (LEG); Tiffany Zulkosky;
Tilton, Cathy (LEG); Tuck, Christopher (LEG); Vance, Sarah (LEG); Wielechowski, Bill (LEG);
Wilson, David S (LEG); Wilson, Tammie (LEG); Wool, Adam L (LEG)
Subject:
RE: Public Notice Regulations R-19-001
Attachments:
Docket No. R-19-001 Repealed Regulations.pdf
Attached are the proposed repealed Regulations.
From: Colombie, Jody J (CED) <jody.colombie@alaska.gov>
Sent: Friday, November 1, 2019 8:05 AM
To: Begich, Thomas S (LEG) <senator.tom.begich@akleg.gov>; Bishop, Click (LEG) <senator.click.bishop@akleg.gov>;
Carpenter, Benjamin E (LEG) <Rep.Ben.Carpenter@akleg.gov>; Claman, Matt (LEG)
<representative.matt.claman@akleg.gov>; Coghill, John (LEG) <senator.john.coghill@akleg.gov>; Costello, Mia C (LEG)
<senator. mia.costello @akleg.gov>; Drummond, Harriet A (LEG) <representative.harriet.drummond@akleg.gov>;
Eastman, David C (LEG) <representative.david.eastman@akleg.gov>; Edgmon, Bryce E (LEG)
<representative.bryce.edgmon@akleg.gov>; Fields, Zack (LEG) <rep.zack.fields@akleg.gov>; Foster, Neal W (LEG)
<representative.neal.foster@akleg.gov>; Giessel, Cathy (LEG) <senator.cathy.giessel@akleg.gov>; Gray -Jackson, Elvi
(LEG) <Sen.Elvi.Gray-Jackson@akleg.gov>; Hannan, Sara (LEG) <Rep.Sara.Hannan@akleg.gov>; Hoffman, Lyman F (LEG)
<senator.lyman.hoffman@akleg.gov>; Hopkins, Grier (LEG) <rep.grier.hopkins@akleg.gov>; Hughes, Shelley
<senator.shelley.highes@akleg.gov>; Jackson, Sharon D (LEG) <Rep.Sharon.Jackson@akleg.gov>; Johnston, Jennifer
(LEG) <representative.jennifer.johnston@akleg.gov>; Johnson, Delena (LEG)
<Representative.DeLena.Johnson@akleg.gov>; Josephson, Andrew L (LEG) <Rep.Andy.Josephson@akleg.gov>; Kawasaki,
Scott Jw (LEG) <sen.scott.kawasaki@akleg.gov>; Kiehl, Jesse W (LEG) <sen.jesse.kiehl@akleg.gov>; Knopp, Gary A (LEG)
<representative.gary.knopp@akleg.gov>; Kopp, Charles M (LEG) <representative.chuck.kopp@akleg.gov>; Kreiss-
Tomkins, Jonathan S (LEG) <representative.jonathan.kreiss-tomkins@akleg.gov>; Lebon, Barton (LEG)
<Rep.Bart. Lebon@akleg.gov>; Ledoux, Gabrielle R (LEG) <representative.gabrielle.ledoux@akleg.gov>; Lincoln, John F
(LEG) <rep.john.lincoln@akleg.gov>; Merrick, Kelly Richards (LEG) <rep.kelly.merrick@akleg.gov>; Micciche, Peter A
(LEG) <senator.peter.micciche@akleg.gov>; Mike Showers <senator. mike.showers@a kleg.gov>; Von Imhof, Natasha A
(LEG) <senator.natasha.vonimhof@akleg.gov>; Neuman, Mark A (LEG) <representative.mark.neuman @akleg.gov>;
Olson, Donny (LEG) <senator.donny.olson@akleg.gov>; Ortiz, Dan (LEG) <representative.daniel.ortiz@akleg.gov>; Pruitt,
Lance (LEG) <representative.lance.pruitt@akleg.gov>; Rasmussen, Sara (LEG) <Rep.Sara.Rasmussen@akleg.gov>;
Rauscher, George (LEG) <representative.george.rauscher@akleg.gov>; Reinbold, Lora (LEG)
<Sen.Lora.Reinbold @akleg.gov>; Revak, Joshua (LEG) <Rep.Joshua.Revak@akleg.gov>; Shaw, Laddie (LEG)
<rep.laddie.shaw@akleg.gov>; Spohnholz, Ivy A (LEG)<representative.ivy.spohnholz@akleg.gov>; Stedman, Bert K (LEG)
<senator.bert.stedman@akleg.gov>; Stevens, Gary L (LEG) <senator.gary.stevens@akleg.gov>; Story, Andrea (LEG)
<Rep.Andi.Story@akleg.gov>; Stutes, Louise B (LEG) <representative.louise.stutes@akleg.gov>; Sullivan -Leonard, Colleen
(LEG) <representative.colleen.sullivan-leonard@akleg.gov>; Talerico, David M (LEG)
<representative.david.talerico@akleg.gov>; Tarr, Geran L (LEG) <representative.geran.tarr@akleg.gov>; Thompson,
Steve (LEG) <representative.steve.thompson@akleg.gov>; Tiffany Zulkosky
<representative.tiffany.zulkosky@akleg.gov>; Tilton, Cathy (LEG) <representative.cathy.tilton@akleg.gov>; Tuck,
Christopher (LEG) <representative.chris.tuck@akleg.gov>; Vance, Sarah (LEG) <Rep.Sarah.Vance@akleg.gov>;
Wielechowski, Bill (LEG) <senator.bill.wielechowski@akleg.gov>; Wilson, David S (LEG)
<senator.david.wilson@akleg.gov>; Wilson, Tammie (LEG) <representative.tammie.wilson@akleg.gov>; Wool, Adam L
(LEG) <representative.adam.wool@akleg.gov>
Cc: Colombie, Jody J (CED) <jody.colombie@alaska.gov>
Subject: Public Notice Regulations R-19-001
The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission proposes to repeal regulation changes in 20 AAC 25. of the Alaska
Administrative Code. The Commission proposes to repeal 20 AAC 25.037 well control requirements for other drilling and
completion operations; 20 AAC 25.047 reserve pits and tankage; 20 AAC 25.225 potential of gas wells; 20 AAC 25.245
common production facilities; 20 AAC 25.260 illegal production, 20 AAC 25.528 open pit storage of oil and 20 AAC 25.320
filing of forms.
These regulations are proposed to be repealed. The intended effect of these repeals is to eliminate outdated, unnecessary
or duplicative regulations. A more detailed description can be found on the AOGCC website
https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/aogcc/Home.asax.
Jody J. Colombie
Special Assistant
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
333 West 7°i Avenue
Anchorage, AK 99501
(907) 793-1221 Direct
(907) 276-7542 Fax
E
Bernie Karl
K&K Recycling Inc. Gordon Severson Penny Vadla
P.O. Box 58055 3201 Westmar Cir. 399 W. Riverview Ave.
Fairbanks, AK 99711 Anchorage, AK 99508-4336 Soldotna, AK 99669-7714
George Vaught, Jr.
P.O. Box 13557
Denver, CO 80201-3557
Darwin Waldsmith
P.O. Box 39309
Ninilchik, AK 99639
Richard Wagner
P.O. Box 60868
Fairbanks, AK 99706
Colombie, Jody J (CED)
From: Greever, Ivy J (LAW)
Sent: Tuesday, November 5, 2019 8:47 AM
To: Price, Jeremy M (CED)
Cc: Ballantine, Tab A (LAW); Ptacin, John M (LAW); Pollard, Susan R (LAW); Weaver, Steven C
(LAW); Hale, Harry 1 (LAW); Simpson, April L (GOV); Colombie, Jody J (CED)
Subject: Regulation file opened: 20 AAC 25.037,.047,.225,.245,.260,.320,.528: Alaska Oil and
Gas Conservation Commission - Repeal Duplicative Regulations: 2019104277
To: Hon. Jeremy Price, Commissioner
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission
Re: Regulation file opened: 20 AAC 25.037,.047,.225,.245,.260,.320,.528: Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission - Repeal Duplicative Regulations: 2019104277
Our office received a file opening request regarding the regulations project referenced above. We have opened
and assigned the file to Assistant Attorney General Thomas Ballantine, phone number (907) 269-5100.
Susan R. Pollard, Chief Assistant Attorney General
Legislation and Regulations Section
Department of Law
TlIL srxrc
')ALASKA
GOVERNORMICIL9E1 l DUNLEiVY
TO: Susan Pollard, Regulations Attorney
Legislation and Regulations Section
Department of Law
FROM: Jeremy M. Price, Chair, Co m1 ioner,
Regulations Contact
Department of Commerce, Community
and Economic Development, Alaska Oil
and Gas Conservation Commission
Alaska Oil and Gas
Conservation Commission
333 West Seventh Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-3572
Main: 907.279.1433
Fax: 907.276.7542
DATE: November 1, 2019 ` ww.aogcc.alasko.gov
FILE NO.:
TEL. NO.: (907) 793-1221
SUBJECT: File -opening request for
new regulation project to
repeal regarding 20 AAC
25.037, 20 AAC 25.047, 20
AAC 25.225, 20 AAC
25.245, 20 AAC 25.260, 20
AAC 25.528 and 20 AAC
25.320
We are requesting that you open a new file for a regulation project regarding 20 AAC 25 for
Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission.
Attached is a draft of the regulations, public notice and additional information for your review.
This department intends to make the regulations permanent.
Please assign an assistant attorney general to this project. We have worked with Assistant
Attorney General Thomas Ballantine on this topic.
Our agency contact person for the project is Jody Colombie (907) 793-1221. Email address is
iody.colombie64alaska.gov.
