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Amendment application for TAPS right-of-way lease: PLMP 774.16 & 775.95
The Commissioner of the Department of Natural Resources, pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS) 38.35.070, hereby gives notice that Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, as agent for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) lessees, submitted a request on May 9, 2013, to amend the Right-of-Way Lease for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, ADL 63574, to add 0.71 acres at two sites of State land near Thompson Pass. One site is at pipeline mile post (PLMP) 774.16 near the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (ADOT&PF) Thompson Pass Maintenance Station; the other site is at PLMP 775.95 near Richardson Highway milepost 20.3. These sites are approximately 26 miles north of Valdez.
The additional lands are needed to make cathodic protection improvements along the TAPS mainline pipe. Improvements include the installation of new Anodeflex alongside an approximate total of 6,569 feet of mainline pipe in the existing TAPS right-of-way. Drilled magnesium rods and junction boxes will be installed to support the Anodeflex and tie the systems into the new rectifier modules at each site. The proposed upgrades will protect the buried pipeline from corrosion.
Analysis and Proposed Decision - TAPS right-of-way lease amendment
Unnamed Creek Flood Repairs (PLMP 787.8)
In accordance with Alaska Statute 38.35.080, the Commissioner has prepared an analysis of the application and a proposed decision. The public is invited to comment on the Analysis and Proposed Decision. All comments must be submitted in writing to the State Pipeline Coordinator's Office (SPCO) before 5:00 p.m. on June 14, 2013.
Click the links below to view the Analysis and Proposed Decision and associated public notice. Scroll down on this page to view the amendment application post (Amendment application for the TAPS right-of-way lease (Unnamed Creek)).
Commissioner's Analysis and Proposed Decision
Analysis and Proposed Decision - TAPS right-of-way lease amendment
Scour Protection at Sheep Creek (PLMP 777.7)
In accordance with Alaska Statute 38.35.080, the Commissioner has prepared an analysis of the application and a proposed decision. The public is invited to comment on the Analysis and Proposed Decision. All comments must be submitted in writing to the State Pipeline Coordinator's Office (SPCO) before 5:00 p.m. on June 7, 2013.
Click the links below to view the Analysis and Proposed Decision and associated public notice. Scroll down on this page to view the amendment application post (Amendment application for the TAPS right-of-way lease (Sheep Creek)).
Commissioner's Analysis and Proposed Decision
Attachment A: Permit Narrative
Attachment B: Location and Vicinity Map
Attachment C: Plan and Section
Analysis and Proposed Decision - TAPS right-of-way lease amendment
Sag River channel plug extension (PLMP 24.7)
In accordance with Alaska Statute 38.35.080, the DNR Commissioner has prepared an analysis of the amendment application and issued a proposed decision. The public is invited to comment on the Analysis and Proposed Decision. All comments must be submitted in writing to the State Pipeline Coordinator's Office (SPCO) before 5:00 p.m. on May 31, 2013.
Click the links below to view the Analysis and Proposed Decision and associated public notice. Scroll down on this page to view the amendment application post (Amendment application for the TAPS right-of-way lease (Sag River)).
Commissioner's Analysis and Proposed Decision
Amendment application for TAPS right-of-way lease (Black Rapids, PLMP 579.2)
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., as agent for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) lessees, submitted a request on April 17, 2013, to amend the Right-of-Way Lease for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System, ADL 63574, to add approximately 0.25 acres of land east of the Delta River, north of Suzy Q Creek. The project area is approximately 39 miles south of Delta Junction, and east of the Richardson Highway.
The additional land is needed for the installation of new Anodeflex, drilled magnesium rods, to improve cathodic protection along the buried mainline pipe in this area. There will be a new Thermal Electric Generator (TEG) and a new below-ground 1,000-gallon propane tank placed on the site. The TEG will be tied into the existing power module (6 ft. by 6 ft.), which will be relocated from over the top of the mainline pipe. The power module, fuel tank, and TEG will be offset from the pipe centerline. These upgrades are proposed in order protect the buried pipeline from corrosion.
Amendment application for TAPS right-of-way lease (Unnamed Creek, PLMP 787.8)
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., as agent for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) lessees, requests to amend the Right-Of-Way Lease for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, ADL 63574, to add approximately 3.8 acres of State land located within the floodplain of Unnamed Creek, south of the Lowe River. The site is approximately 10 miles east of the Valdez Marine Terminal and 16 miles east of Valdez.
The purpose of the request is to install a low-profile rock guidebank on the west side of the main channel of Unnamed Creek and perform maintenance repairs on the bridge abutments and approach ramps. This will protect the TAPS workpad bridge at Unnamed Creek which provides access for oil spill response and routine maintenance activities on the TAPS workpad for approximately four miles to the east.
Amendment application for TAPS right-of-way lease (Sheep Creek, PLMP 777.7)
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., as agent for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) lessees, requests to amend the Right-Of-Way Lease for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, ADL 63574, to add approximately 6.2 acres of State land in the alluvial fan of Sheep Creek. The site is approximately 20 miles north of Valdez.
The purpose of the request is to install two buried rock grade-control structures at the pipeline crossing of Sheep Creek, on the east and west side of the alluvial fan where the pipeline transitions from deep to shallow burial. The structures will protect the integrity of TAPS by preserving the depth of cover should the creek channel migrate beyond its present location.
Amendment application for the TAPS right-of-way lease (Sag River)
Alyeska Pipeline Service Co., as agent for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System (TAPS) lessees, requests to amend the Right-Of-Way Lease for the Trans-Alaska Pipeline, ADL 63574, to add approximately 41.5 acres of State land in the flood plain of the Sagavanirktok (Sag) River. The site is approximately 25 miles south of Deadhorse and 33 miles north of the TAPS Pump Station 2.
The purpose of the request is to extend the existing channel plug at Pipeline Milepost (PLMP) 24.7 approximately 400 feet to the north to protect the integrity of TAPS by preventing a side channel of the Sag River from encroaching toward the shallow buried pipe. During construction, the lands will be used for material extraction and equipment staging areas.
Project Plan for Sagavanirktok River Channel Plug Extension - TAPS PLMP 24.7
