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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Alaska Onshore Oil and Gas Development
Record date · January 1, 2017
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an on July 18, 2017, to discuss strategies for increasing oil and gas production on onshore lands in Alaska. The session included testimony from industry representatives, labor union officials, and former government advisors.
This hearing serves as a formal record of legislative inquiry into federal policies governing energy extraction in Alaska, which directly impacts land use, regional economic activity, and national energy supply.
Who It Affects
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Alaska residents
Changes in onshore oil and gas development policies impact local employment, regional economic development, and land use.
Energy industry companies
Companies operating in Alaska are subject to federal regulations and leasing policies discussed during the hearing.
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 959
Union members are involved in the labor force associated with oil and gas infrastructure and operations in Alaska.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on July 18, 2017, in the Longworth House Office Building.
- The Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources convened to discuss promoting onshore oil and gas development in Alaska.
- Opening statements were limited to the Chairman, Ranking Minority Member, and Vice Chair to expedite witness testimony.
- Members were granted until 5:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing to submit additional opening statements for the official record.
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- Witnesses included representatives from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 959, Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, ConocoPhillips Alaska, and a former Department of the Interior official.
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Focus on Alaska Onshore Development
The hearing highlights a specific legislative focus on increasing onshore energy production in Alaska during the 115th Congress.
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- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
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