Legislature(1993 - 1994)
01/28/1994 03:45 PM Senate RES
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SENATE RESOURCES COMMITTEE
January 28, 1994
3:45 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT
Senator Mike Miller, Chairman
Senator Loren Leman, Vice Chairman
Senator Steve Frank
Senator Drue Pearce
MEMBERS ABSENT
Senator Al Adams
Senator Dave Donley
Senator Fred Zharoff
COMMITTEE CALENDAR
SENATE BILL NO. 238
"An Act establishing a procedure for review of proposed projects
under the Alaska coastal management program, and relating to
petitions for compliance with and enforcement of district coastal
management programs under that program and to the disposition of
those petitions."
CS FOR HOUSE BILL NO. 59(MLV)
"An Act making a special appropriation to the Department of Natural
Resources for refunds to certain veterans who purchased state land
and for reimbursement to the University of Alaska for the veterans'
land discount applied to land transferred to the University of
Alaska; and providing for an effective date."
SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 40
Urging the Congress to amend the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 with
respect to the financial responsibility requirements for offshore
exploration and production facilities.
PREVIOUS ACTION
SB 238 - See Resources minutes dated 1/24/94.
HB 59 - See State Affairs minutes dated 4/21/93. See Resources
minutes dated 1/24/94.
SJR 40 - See Resources minutes dated 1/24/94.
WITNESS REGISTER
Glenn Gray
Division of Governmental Coordination
Office of the Governor
P.O. Box 110030
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0030
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported SJR 40.
Representative Eldon Mulder
State Capitol
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1182
POSITION STATEMENT: Supported HB 59.
ACTION NARRATIVE
TAPE 94-3, SIDE A
Number 001
CHAIRMAN MILLER called the Resources Committee meeting to order at
3:45 p.m. and announced SB 238 (COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES) S)
to be up for consideration.
SENATOR PEARCE said there were no changes made to SB 238 in
subcommittee.
SENATOR MILLER noted that Senator Adams had an amendment that would
tighten the title considerably and asked for a motion. There were
none.
SENATOR PEARCE moved to pass SB 238 from Committee with the
negative fiscal note with individual recommendations and asked for
unanimous consent. There were no objections and it was so ordered.
Number 46
SENATOR MILLER announced SJR 40 (URGE CONGRESS TO AMEND OIL
POLLUTION LAW) to be up for consideration. He noted there was a
proposed CS.
SENATOR PEARCE said the Energy Council meeting in December passed
a policy relating to the financial responsibility requirements of
OPA '90 that were added at conference committee and never had a
public hearing at the congressional level. Now, she explained that
anyone with a fuel tank is faced with the possibility of needing to
show that they have $150 million of liquid ability to cover any
release.
The Council contends that congress did not intend to have the $150
million apply to every entity near navigable waters.
She explained that the CS added a section on page 2, lines 6 - 8.
SENATOR LEMAN moved to adopt the proposed CS to SJR 40 (Res).
There were no objections and it was so ordered.
Number 155
GLENN GRAY, Division of Governmental Coordination, passed out a
summary of the administration's position on MMS on OPA '90
financial responsibility requirements. He said the highest risk of
oil pollution comes from vessels. 90% of oil entering the water
excluding natural causes is from vessels or is transportation
related. Requiring $150 million proof of financial responsibility
would be devastating if MMS is implemented, because it is
interpreted to mean every facility that handles oil, oil products,
and wet lands which is over 50% of the state.
He supported the resolution.
SENATOR LEMAN moved to discharge CS to SJR 40 (Res) from committee
with individual recommendations. There were no objections and it
was so ordered.
Number 190
SENATOR MILLER announced HB 59 (APPROP: VETS' LAND DISCOUNT
REFUND) to be up for consideration.
REPRESENTATIVE ELDON MULDER testified that this bill has been
around for a long time. It is a bill that has merit, he said, and
explained in 1978 the land discount program was implemented. In
1979 an additional discount was given to veterans. A court
decision in 1983 halted the veterans discount and a year later the
legislature reestablished it again. The 16th Alaska legislature
authorized payment for the discount for those affected between 1983
and 1984, but didn't fund the payment. This bill would fund what
the legislature has already authorized.
Number 210
SENATOR FRANK moved to pass CS for HB 59(MLV) with individual
recommendations. There were no objections and it was so ordered.
SENATOR MILLER adjourned the meeting at 4:45 p.m.
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