07/12/1999 Education & Early Development
EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT
1. PUBLIC NOTICES
Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor (AVTEC)
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center, a public postsecondary training
institution announces the following vacancy: Heavy Equipment Instructor.
Applicant must have a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate discipline and trade
related experience OR qualify for an Alaska Limited teaching certificate
(minimum of 4 years related trade experience) and 1 year experience in training
or teaching of trades with demonstrated ability in curriculum development and
program implementation.
Job Description: Instruct shop classes in Heavy Equipment Repair and
Maintenance. Duties include: teach theory class, perform related duties
according to program needs and objectives, maintain all necessary program
records, and update curriculum regularly to reflect industry changes.
Salary: DOE and Educational Level
To apply, contact:
Richard Harrell, Instructional Administrator
AVTEC, P.O. Box 889, Seward, AK 99664
(907) 224-4162
Closing Date: Open until filled.
Applications may be subject to public disclosure.
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
07/12/1999 Environmental Conservation
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
1. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Order Adopting And Amending Dec Regulations Dealing With Air Quality Control
ORDER ADOPTING AND AMENDING REGULATIONS OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
The attached 2 pages of regulations in 18 AAC 50, dealing with Air Quality
Control, are hereby adopted and certified to be a correct copy of the
regulations that the Department of Environmental Conservation amends and adopts
under authority vested by AS 46.03.020 and AS 46.14, and after compliance with
the Administra-tive 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.
In considering public comments, the Department of Environmental Conservation
paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action,
as required by AS 44.62.210(a), and to the cost of compliance and to alternate
practical methods in this regulatory action, as required by AS 46.03.024.
The regulations adopted under 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: July 1, 1999
Juneau, Alaska
___________________________________
Michele Brown, Commissioner
Department of Environmental Conservation
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
_____________, 1999, at _________.m., I filed the attached regulations
according to the provisions of
AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
_____________________________
Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor
Effective: __________________
Register: __________________
2. PUBLIC NOTICES
Air Quality Construction Permit With Phillips Petroleum Company
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC), under authority
vested by AS 46.14.170 and 18 AAC 50, proposes to revise the permit terms and
conditions of Permit No. 9623-AA007 issued to Phillips Petroleum Company
(Phillips) to operate the Tyonek "A" Gas Production Platform (Tyonek Platform),
and to authorize combustion turbine replacements.
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
The operator of the Tyonek Platform is Phillips Petroleum Company, P.O. Box 66,
Kenai, AK 99611. The platform is located offshore in Upper Cook Inlet in
south-central Alaska, approximately 40 miles west-southwest of Anchorage in 100
feet of water at mean lower low water; Northwest ¬, Section 6, Township 11
North, Range 9 West, Seward Meridian.
ACMP CONSISTENCY REVIEW:
The Tyonek Platform resides in the Kenai Peninsula Borough's Coastal Management
District. The Department is reviewing the project for consistency with the
Alaska Coastal Management Program (ACMP). Your comments, particularly on the
proposed project's consistency with the ACMP, are requested. Comments regarding
inconsistency with an affected coastal district's enforceable policy or a state
standard set out in 6 AAC 80.040 to 6 AAC 80.150 must identify the enforceable
policy or standard and explain how the project is inconsistent.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Tyonek Platform is an existing offshore platform. It consists of five main
decks and includes facilities for natural gas production and transportation,
utility systems, and crew quarters. The produced gas is transported to
Phillips' Kenai Liquefied Natural Gas Plant located onshore near Nikiski,
Alaska. Currently, the allowable emissions at the facility are more than 250
tons per year of nitrogen oxides and carbon monoxide, classifying the Tyonek
Platform as a Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) major facility.
Phillips' North Cook Inlet Unit 99 project application seeks approval for the
upgrade of two existing gas compressor turbines on the platform and develops
owner-requested limits for the facility to avoid classification as PSD major.
Phillips requests (1) reducing the hydrogen sulfide and sulfur content of gas
and liquid fuels; (2) imposing hourly operational limits on equipment; and (3)
imposing fuel consumption limits on equipment.
AIR QUALITY:
Phillips proposes to limit emissions at the Tyonek Platform to 248 tons per
year (TPY) NOx, 24 TPY SO2, 173 TPY CO, 19 TPY PM10, and 48 TPY VOCs.
The results of ambient air quality modeling indicate that emissions associated
with operating the Tyonek Platform, within the requested operating limits, will
not cause or contribute to a violation of the ambient air quality standards
provided in 18 AAC 50.010, or the maximum allowable increases provided in 18
AAC 50.020.
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Copies of ADEC's preliminary Air Quality Construction Permit and Technical
Assessment are available for public review at the following locations beginning
July 1, 1999: ADEC Anchorage Office, Air Quality Maintenance, 555 Cordova
Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; ADEC Kenai Office, 43335 Kalifornsky Beach Road,
Red Diamond Center, Soldotna, AK 99669. The preliminary decision documents may
be downloaded from the ADEC website at
http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/ENV.CONSERV/dawq/aqm/calendar.htm
You may call Jeanette Brena at (907) 465-5122 for more information.
OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION:
Notice is given that any person interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed Air Quality Construction (AQC) Permit to ADEC. The
Department is also soliciting comments regarding its proposal to find the
Phillips' Tyonek Project consistent under the Alaska Coastal Management
Program, as set out under terms and conditions of the preliminary AQC permit.
Jim Baumgartner, Air Quality Maintenance Section
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 105
Juneau, AK 99801-1795
Facsimile: (907) 465-5129
Electronic mail: jbaumgar@envircon.state.ak.us
Written comments will be included in the record if received before 4:30 p.m. on
August 3, 1999. Your project consistency comments addressed directly to ADEC
are required to preserve your rights to file a petition under Alaska Statute
46.40.100(b)(1). ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990, and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities
who may need auxiliary aids or services, or special modifications to
participate in this public forum, should contact Fran Podmolik at (907)
465-5040 (TTY compatible).
3. PUBLIC NOTICES
Air Quality Control Operating Permit To Kodiak Electric Association
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes to issue
approval of an Air Quality Control Operating Permit to Kodiak Electric
Association, Inc. for the ISC/Nyman Generating facility under Alaska Statute
46.14 and 18 AAC50.
Applicant: Kodiak Electric Association, Inc.
Location: Kodiak ISC/Nyman Generating Station, Kodiak, Alaska 99615-0787.
Activity: The facility is an existing diesel electric generator, which operates
in a stand-by mode to support the Kodiak utility electric grid.
On January 17, 1997 the U. S. Coast Guard formally transferred the ISC/Nyman
facility to Kodiak Electric Association. The department concurrently
transferred Air Quality Control Permit to Operate No. 9625-AA011 to Kodiak
Electric Association. In November 1997, Kodiak Electric Association submitted
an operating permit application for the Kodiak ISC/Nyman generating plant as
required by 18 AAC50, effective January 18, 1997.
Emissions: The air contaminant emission source is the diesel electric
generator. The permitted annual emissions of regulated air contaminants at the
facility will not exceed 318 tons of Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and 132 tons of
Carbon Monoxide (CO).
Department Preliminary Review: Based on review of Kodiak Electric's Operating
Permit application, ADEC concurs that the power plant will comply with emission
standards listed in 18 AAC 50. As proposed, allowable emissions will not cause
any violations of the ambient air quality standards and increments. The
Department has drafted a statement of basis including a preliminary permit
decision to issue an operating permit for the power plant.
Available Information: Copies of Kodiak Electric's application, ADEC's draft
Operating Permit, and preliminary Statement of Basis is available at the
following offices:
ADEC/AQM 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709-3643 (907) 451-2132
ADEC/AQM 410 Willoughby, Suite 105, Juneau, AK 99801-1795 (907) 465-5100
ADEC/AQM 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501 (907) 269-7575
If you are a person experiencing a disability whom may need assistance in order
to comment on any of the documents, please contact the Air Quality Maintenance
Section at (907) 451-2132, or through the text telephone (TTY) at (907)
269-7511.
Opportunity for Public Participation: Notice is given that any person
interested may present oral or written statements relevant to the proposed
Operating Permit. If you are a person experiencing a disability who may need
assistance in order to comment on the application, please contact the Air
Quality Maintenance Section through the text telephone (TDD) at (907) 269-7511.
Written or oral statements relevant to the proposed Operating Permit should be
directed to Mr. Bill MacClarence, ADEC, 555 Cordova, Anchorage, Alaska
99501-2167 (907)-269-7575. All written or oral testimony must be received by
the Department by 4:30 PM July 28, 1999.
Additional Information: Copies of the draft Operating Permit are available at
the following locations: ADEC Juneau: 410 Willoughby, Suite 105, Juneau, AK
99801-1795, ADEC Anchorage: 555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, AK 99501; ADEC
Fairbanks: 610 University Avenue, Fairbanks, AK 99709-3643.
Copies of these documents are also available at the Department's web site at
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/dawq/aqm/calendar.htm
Public Hearing: The Department may hold a public hearing on the draft Operating
Permit if requested and if it is determined that good cause exists. Should you
have any questions about this matter, please contact Bill MacClarence at (907)
269-7575.
4. PUBLIC NOTICES
General Air Quality Control Operating Permit
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (ADEC) proposes a General
Air Quality Control Operating Permit GP1A to Diesel Electric Generating
Facilities that have requested a fuel limit to avoid classification as
Prevention of Significant Deterioration Major Facilities under 18 AAC
50.300(c)(1).
Discussion: In Alaska there are a number of diesel electric generating
facilities in the state which are required to have an Air Quality Control
Operating Permit under 18 AAC 50.325(b)(1) as they emit or have the potential
to emit more than 100 tons per year of a regulated air contaminant. Some of
these facilities have the potential to emit more than 250 tons of a regulated
air contaminant in areas designated attainment or unclassifiable for that air
contaminant under 18 AAC 50.015. If a facility has the potential to emit more
than 250 tons per year of a regulated air contaminant it can be classified
under 18 AAC 50.300(c)(1) as a Prevention of Significant Deterioration Major
Facility. This classification results in a more onerous permitting process for
these facilities. If the fuel consumption at the facility can be limited to
that which prevents the emission of 250 tons of the regulated air contaminant
the facility is eligible to be considered for this new General Permit 1A. The
new General Permit 1A applic
ation has been streamlined and the permit has been simplified to apply only to
diesel electric generating facilities which meet the qualifying criteria set
out in the permit.
Emissions: Emissions which will result from these new permits are predicated on
the burning of no more than 825,000 gallons of diesel fuel with a fuel sulfur
content of no more than 0.5% by weight. Based on AP 42 emission factors a
facility consisting solely of diesel electric generators burning this amount of
fuel would generate in a typical year 249.15 tons of nitrogen oxides, 29.26
tons of sulfur dioxide, 17.32 tons of particulate matter less than ten microns
in size, 53.62 tons of carbon monoxide and 20.33 tons of volatile organic
compounds.
Opportunity for Public Participation: Written comments regarding the proposed
general permit will be included in the record if received before 4:30 pm July
26, 1999. Any person may request a public hearing on the proposed General
Permit 1A and a hearing may be held if the department finds that good cause
exists. ADEC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with disabilities who may
need auxiliary aids or services or special modifications to participate in this
public process should contact Ms. Fran Podmolik at (907) 465 5010 by 4:30 pm
July 22, 1999.
Please direct inquiries and written comments relevant to the proposed general
permit to ADEC's representative Donald E. Bodron, at 410 Willoughby Avenue,
Suite 105, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1795. (907) 465 5121, or by facsimile at (907)
465 5129 or by e mail at dbodron@envircon.state.ak.us
Additional information: Copies of the proposed General Permit GP1A, the
proposed Application form for General permit GP1A and the Statement of Basis
for the new proposed General Permit 1A are available from the following ADEC
Air Quality Maintenance Offices at
410 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 105, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1795
555 Cordova Street, Anchorage, Alaska 99501
610 University Ave, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709
Copies of this Public Notice, the Statement of Basis, the proposed General
Permit 1A and the proposed Application for General Permit 1A are also available
from the Air Quality Maintenance Web Site at
http://www.state.ak.us/dec/dawq/aqm/calendar.htm
5. PUBLIC NOTICES
Water/Wastewater Works Advisory Board Meeting
A meeting of the Water/Wastewater Works Advisory Board will be held July 28-29,
1999. The meeting will be in Anchorage at 301 West Northern Lights Blvd.
Comment from the public will be heard on July 29. If you have an item for
Board consideration, please contact the Department of Environmental
Conservation at (907) 465-5140.
07/12/1999 Fish & Game
FISH & GAME
1. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Commercial Finfish Fishing In Upper Cook Inlet Area Regulations
The Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted regulations dealing with commercial
finfish fishing in the Upper Cook Inlet Area that the Alaska Board of Fisheries
adopted at its February 16-March 2, 1999, meeting, under the authority of AS
16.05.251 and 16.05.258 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.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Board of Fisheries
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.
/s/David Benton, Deputy Commissioner, July 1, 1999
2. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Disability Exemption Regulations
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game adopted regulations dealing with
authorization for disability exemption that the Commissioner of the Alaska
Department of Fish and Game adopts under the authority of AS 16.05.020, and AS
16.05.050 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.
In considering public comments, the commissioner of the Alaska Department of
Fish and Game paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the
regulatory action being taken.
The regulations adopted 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.
/s/Frank Rue, Commissioner, July 6, 1999
3. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Subsistence, Personal Use, Sport/Commercial Shellfish, Finfish Fisheries Order
The Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted regulations dealing with subsistence,
personal use, sport and commercial shellfish, and finfish fisheries that the
Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted at its March 18-28, 1999, meeting, in
Anchorage, Alaska, under the authority of AS 16.05.251 and 16.05.258 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.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Board of Fisheries
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.
/s/David Benton, Deputy Commissioner, June 30, 1999
4. AGENCY MEETINGS
Schedule Of Cfec Public Meetings
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC MEETING
COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION
Under the Open Meetings Act (AS 44.62.310), notice is given that the Commercial
Fisheries Entry Commission will meet in public meetings on July 13, August 17,
and September 14, 1999 at 10:00 AM in the Commission's Conference Room in
Juneau, Alaska at the address below.
The Agenda may include: general commission business including personnel, policy
and budget matters; fishery related issues; legislative issues; and agenda
items deferred from prior meetings.
The public is invited to attend the meetings, however, commission business
meetings do not provide for public testimony. A finalized agenda will be
prepared and posted at the Commission's offices by Friday at noon of the week
before each of the scheduled meetings. Circumstances may cause items to be
either added or deleted from an agenda. If you have any questions about the
agenda, please contact Susan Haymes at COMMERCIAL FISHERIES ENTRY COMMISSION,
8800 Glacier Highway, Suite 109, Juneau, AK 99801, (907) 789-6160.
If you are a person with a disability who may need special accommodation in
order to attend the public meeting, please contact Susan Haymes at the address
or phone number indicated above as soon as possible but at least 72 hours
before the accommodation is needed, to ensure that any necessary accommodations
can be provided. Teleconferencing can be arranged if requested in advance of
the scheduled meeting.
07/12/1999 Health & Social Services
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
1. AGENCY MEETINGS
Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance, Steering Committee Meeting
The Steering Committee of the Alaska Tobacco Control Alliance will hold a
bi-monthly meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 1999, 12:30 to 3:30 PM, in the United
Way Conference Room at 1057 West Fireweed, Anchorage, AK. For further
information contact Susan Mason-Bouterse at (907) 465-8641.
Individuals with disabilities who require accommodations in order to attend the
meeting need to call (907) 465-8641 or fax (907) 465-6861.
2. AGENCY MEETINGS
Certificate Of Need Applications For Outpatient Surgery Expansion In Fairbanks
CONCURRENT REVIEW OF CERTIFICATE OF NEED APPLICATIONS FOR OUTPATIENT SURGERY
EXPANSION IN FAIRBANKS
The Department of Health and Social Services has received three certificate of
need applications to provide additional outpatient surgery services in
Fairbanks. The three applications are from Fairbanks Ambulatory Surgery Center
(Dr. David McGuire), Tanana Valley Clinic, and Fairbanks Memorial Hospital. The
three projects are estimated to cost $5.5 million, $4.2 million, and $1.3
million respectively. The proposed completion dates range from January to
October, 2000. The last application was declared complete on June 7, 1999. As
a result, the Department has until September 5, 1999, to complete the analysis
of the projects and submit a recommendation to the Commissioner. A public
meeting to accept testimony in regard to these projects will be held on July
30, 1999, from 6 to 8 PM at the Fairbanks City Council Chambers, 800 Cushman
Street, Fairbanks, Alaska. In addition, written public comments concerning
this application may be submitted to the Department at the address listed below
but must be received no
later than August 9, 1999.
3. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Professional Services Effecting Cost-Avoidance And Post-Payment Recoveries
Request for Proposals #00-0042
The Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Medical Assistance
(DMA) is soliciting proposals from firms who have seasoned knowledge and
experience in medical claims post-payment recovery and cost-avoidance. The
contractor will identify and recover third-party collections when there is a
liable third party, and other resource management activities on behalf of the
DMA, for Medicaid (Title XIX) and Chronic and Acute Medical Assistance (CAMA).
To receive a copy of this RFP, please contact: Nora Wagner, Project Director,
Division of Medical Assistance, 4501 Business Park Blvd., Suite 24, Anchorage,
AK 99503-7127, (907) 561-2171 Website: www.hss.state.ak.us/dma/proposal.htm.
All proposals must be received in the DMA office no later than 4:00 pm, A.P.T.
August 13, 1999 16, 1999.
07/12/1999 Natural Resources
NATURAL RESOURCES
1. AGENCY MEETINGS
Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council Meeting
The Alaska State Parks Office of Boating Safety announces a meeting of the
Alaska Boating Safety Advisory Council on July 27, 1999, beginning at 10:00
a.m. at the Westcoast International Inn, 3333 W. International Airport Rd.,
Anchorage, AK, in the Prospect Room. This meeting is open to the public.
For more information contact:
Alaska State Parks
Office of Boating Safety
3601 'C' St. #1280
Anchorage, AK 99503-5921
e-mail: beckyk@dnr.state.ak.us
(907) 269-8706
2. AGENCY MEETINGS
Board Of Forestry Meeting
The Board of Forestry will meet on Wednesday, July 28 and Thursday, July
29, 1999 at 8:30. The meeting will be held at the Assembly Chambers in
Loussac Library, 3600 Denali Street, Anchorage. The agenda will include
reports on implementation of 1999 changes to the Forest Resources and
Practices Act (FRPA) and proposed changes to forest practices
regulations, review of riparian management standards in Interior Alaska,
review of slash and clearing regulations, FY 00 funding for FRPA
implementation, the ADF&G sustainable fisheries initiative, review of
log transfer facilities standards, forest practices implementation
monitoring, reforestation exemptions, and a change to Title 38 making
the Five-Year Schedule of Timber Sales a biennial requirement. Other
forestry matters may be included on the agenda. The meeting is intended
to comply with the requirements of AS 41.17.047(b) and (d).
There will be an opportunity for public comment. Public comment is
scheduled on the draft agenda for Wednesday, July 28 at 1:30 p.m. The
meeting will be teleconferenced to Division of Forestry Offices at 400
Willoughby Avenue, Juneau, and 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks. However if
no member of the public is present at a teleconference location by 9:15
a.m., the teleconference will be terminated for that day.
For special accommodations due to audio or visual impairment, please
contact Claudia Dwyer at the Division of Forestry at 269-8463. The
meeting locations are accessible to the handicapped.
3. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Coffman Cove Timber Sale
Notice of Final Written Finding under AS38.05.035 (e) and AS 38.05.945
Notice of Timber Sale Under AS 38.05.035(e) and AS 38.05.945
The Division of Forestry intends to negotiate the Coffman Cove timber sale
under AS 38.05.118 with primary manufacture being a contractual requirement. To
be negotiated is 5,515 thousand board feet designated for harvest by the
Division of Forestry within two units totaling 214 acres. The timber sale will
require that 1.70 miles of temporary spur road be constructed and that 0.4
miles of existing spur road be re-constructed. The timber sale is located
within the unincorporated boundaries of the State. The City of Coffman Cove is
located approximately 2 statute miles northeast of the sale. The location of
the sale is Section 4 and Section 9, T68S, R81E, CRM.
Pursuant to AS 38.05.945 this notice is intended to inform the public that the
Department of Natural Resources is issuing a final written finding under AS
38.05.035(e) that the timber sale is in the best interest of the State and has
decided to sell the timber. Further, this timber sale has been reviewed as it
pertains to the Alaska Coastal Management Program, and the Division of Forestry
has made a final determination that the sale is consistent with the Coastal
Zone Management Program. The public is invited to review the decision
documents. The documents may be viewed at the Division of Forestry, 400
Willoughby Avenue, 3rd Floor, Juneau, Alaska, the Ketchikan Public Library, the
Coffman Cove City Hall, or by calling 1 (907) 465-5407.
A person who has meaningfully participated in comment on this decision and who
is affected by the decision may appeal it, in accordance with AS
38.05.035(i)-(j), to John Shively, Commissioner, Department of Natural
Resources, 3601 C St., Suite 1210, Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5921. Please
include the appeal code number provided below. Any appeal must be received at
the above address, or received by being faxed to 1 (907) 269-8918, by July 26,
1999. The appeal must comply with AS 38.05.035(j) and 11 AAC 02.030(a)(1)-(2)
and (a)(4)-(8). If no appeal is filed by that date, this decision then goes
into effect.
Appeal Code Number FOKT070699ADL106527.035
Chris Foley
Regional Resource Forester
4. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Greenhouse Materials & Water Tanks Sale #0699
DNR-Division of Agriculture
Agricultural Revolving Loan Fund
Greenhouse Materials & Water Tanks Sale #0699
The ARLF is soliciting competitive sealed bids for purchase of greenhouse
materials and three 10,000-gallon galvanized water tanks located in Ketchikan.
The items are being sold 'AS IS, WHERE IS, WITH NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
CONDITION WHATSOEVER.' Bid forms and information are available at the Division
of Agriculture, 1800 Glenn Hwy., Suite 12, Palmer, AK 99645, phone (907)
745-7200. Bids must be received at the Division of Agriculture Palmer Office
no later than 4:30 PM July 19, 1999.
The Department reserves the right to correct technical defects in the property
descriptions, sale terms, or purposes of any sale issued; adjourn, modify,
vacate in whole or in part, or cancel this sale; and may reject any or all bids
submitted. This disposal is governed by 11 AAC 39.700-.790. Individuals with
disabilities who may need special services to participate in this sale should
call (907) 745-7200 or TDD 762-2478 no later than July 2, 1999 to make
necessary arrangements.
5. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Invitation To Bid Yanert River/Lewis Creek Land Use Permit
The Division of Land, Northern Regional Office, is offering by sealed bid, a
land use permit for a one acre parcel of State land located approximately 20
air miles East of McKinley Village, Alaska, near the confluence of the Yanert
River and Lewis Creek within the NW¬,SW¬, Section 18, T15S, R3W, F.M..
The term of the permit will be valid each year from May 1 through October 31,
1999 through 2003. The minimum bid is an annual use fee of $350. Bidders must
complete a Land Use Permit application packet and submit a $100 non-refundable
filing fee to participate in the sealed bid process. The permit will be
awarded to the bidder who offers the highest annual use fee and completes the
general conditions of the Guidelines for Invitation to Bid. Sealed bids must
be received on the official bid form no later than 5:00 p.m., July 27, 1999, at
the Division of Land, Northern Regional Office, 3700 Airport Way, Fairbanks,
Alaska, 99709-4699.
Bid forms and information packets may be obtained from the Northern Regional
office at the address listed above or by calling the West Team at (907)
451-2740. The State of Alaska reserves the right to reject any and all bids
and to cancel the bid offering at any time.
All programs and services provided by the State of Alaska are available to all
qualified individuals regardless of age, race, social and economic status,
gender or disability. The State of Alaska, Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Land, complies with Title ll of the Americans with Disabilities Act
of 1990. The State is prepared to accommodate individuals with disabilities by
providing auxiliary aids when requested. Individuals with audio impairments
who wish to respond to this notice by telephone may call the Division of Land
Information Counter in Fairbanks between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
M-F, at TDD 907-451-2770.
The State reserves the right to waive technical defects in this publication.
6. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Proposed Amendments To Forest Practices Regulations
Notice is given that the Department of Natural Resources, under the
authority of AS 38.05.020, AS 41.17.055, and AS 41.17.080, proposes to amend
regulations in Title 11 of the Alaska Administrative Code, dealing with forest
practices in Region I. These amendments implement and interpret AS 41.17.010,
.087, .090, .098, .115, .116, .118, and .119 as follows.
(1) 11 AAC 95.220(a), Detailed Plan of Operations, is proposed to be amended as
follows:
This regulation lists the information that a forest operator must submit to the
state forester in a Detailed Plan of Operations before beginning operations.
The proposed amendment would specify what information must be submitted with
any requests for variation from the riparian buffer standards under AS
41.17.087. It would also require that the Detailed Plan of Operations list the
amount of new road construction projected for each proposed operation.
(2) 11 AAC 95.235, Variation Procedures, is proposed to be amended to add a
new subsection (d) as follows:
This regulation sets the procedures for reviewing a variation request to
harvest timber in a riparian buffer under AS 41.17.087. The proposed amendment
adds a new consideration to these procedures. It would direct the state
forester to consider the impact of the proposed harvest on non-merchantable
trees within the riparian area. It would also allow the state forester to
stipulate that a variation harvest protect non-merchantable trees that are
needed maintain fish habitat and water quality.
(3) 11 AAC 95.240, Variation from Requirements in Areas Adjoining a Small
Streamside Zone in Region I, is proposed to be amended as follows:
This regulation allows the Department of Natural Resources to grant a general
variation for timber harvest in small streamside zones on private land in
Region I. The current definition is based on stream width at normal channel
flow. The proposed definition is based on stream width at ordinary high water.
The new definition does not significantly change the width of qualifying
streams, but simplifies the measurement method and makes it consistent with
other measurement procedures under the Forest Resources and Practices Act.
The amendment would also clarify the procedures for determining how many trees
may be removed under a general variation for a small streamside zone. It
incorporates procedures that are currently used in the field.
(4) 11 AAC 95.265, Classification of Surface Water Bodies, is proposed to be
amended as follows:
Under 11 AAC 95.265(g), operators in Region I, may presume that certain
conditions will block passage by anadromous fish. The current regulation
defines a blockage as a stream reach of 200' or greater that has an average
gradient greater than eight percent. However, this criteria is not reliable
for the diverse anadromous species in coastal Alaska. The proposed amendment
tailors the blockage criteria to the individual species and life stages of
anadromous fish found in coastal Alaska. The proposed criteria are based on
fall height, jump pool depth, and stream gradient.
(5) 11 AAC 95.275(a), Uses within a Riparian Area, is proposed to be amended
as follows.
This regulation lists activities that can occur in a riparian area without a
variation. The proposed amendment would delete removal of downed trees from
this list. A variation would be required for removal of downed trees.
(6) 11 AAC 95.280, Slope Stability Standards in a Riparian Area, is proposed
to be amended as follows.
Under subsection (a) of this regulation, specific slope stability standards
apply to certain riparian areas. This amendment would broaden the area to which
these slope stability standards apply in Region I. On private land, it would
widen the zone on Type A, Type B, and Type C water bodies, and add a zone along
Type D water bodies. On state and other public land, it would add slope
stability standards on tributaries to buffered streams.
The proposed amendment would delete the purposes for the slope stability
standards from subsection (d) of this regulation.
Subsection (d)(2) requires operators to leave some timber in certain riparian
areas that are not covered by buffers. The amendment strengthens this standard
and applies it to the riparian area of small tributaries to anadromous streams
that do not have other tree retention requirements under the Forest Resources
and Practices Act.
(7) 11 AAC 95.810, Measurement of Distances, is proposed to be amended as
follows.
Subsection (3) of this regulation specifies the procedures for measuring the
width of a stream at normal channel flow. The proposed changes in 11 AAC
95.240 (above) eliminate the need for this subsection since measurements will
now be at ordinary high water rather than normal channel flow. Therefore, this
amendment deletes subsection (3).
(8) 11 AAC 95.840, Definitions, is proposed to be amended as follows.
The proposed amendment would add a definition for 'ordinary high water mark'.
The current regulations cross-reference a definition in a different group of
regulations. To make it easier to find the definition for forest practices,
the text of the definitions would now be included in the forest practices
regulations. The proposed amendment would also clarify the definition of
"ordinary high water mark" for tidal waters.
The proposed amendment also adds a definition for "fall" because the proposed
changes in the definition of presumed blockage to fish passage (see 11 AAC
95.265 above) are based in part on fall heights.
The proposed regulations are the culmination of a three-year process to review
the standards for forest practices in Region I. A science and technical
committee reviewed existing standards and made a number of recommendations for
changes. The recommendations were adopted by the Board of Forestry and
proposed as statutory and regulatory changes. The statutory changes were
passed by the legislature as Senate Bill 12 during the 1999 session, and signed
into law by Governor Knowles. The bill went into effect on June 17, 1999. The
regulatory changes support the changes in the statute.
Notice is also given that any person interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action, by writing to Marty Welbourn,
Deputy Director of Operations, DNR Division of Forestry, 3601 C Street,
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-5937 (fax 907-561-6659). Comments must be received in
writing by July 23, 1999.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Marty Welbourn at the number above before July 14, 1999 to make necessary
arrangements.
These actions are not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing or calling: DNR
Public Information Center, 3601 C Street, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503-5929,
(907) 269-8400.
After the close of the comment period, The Department of Natural Resources will
either adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without
further notice, or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulations may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE: ____________
_____________________________
Martha Welbourn
Forest Resources Program Chief
DNR Division of Forestry
7. PUBLIC NOTICES
Proposed Land Use Plan & Classification /Decision To Issue A Tideland Lease
In accordance with AS 38.04.065 and 11 AAC 55, the Division of Land gives
notice that it has drafted a site specific land use plan and proposes a
classification of Wildlife Habitat/Public Recreation/Waterfront Development for
approximately 340 acres of state tide and submerged land within the Wrangell
Narrows. The area is near Papkes Landing within Section 13, 14 & 15, Township
60 South, Range 79 East, Copper River Meridian.
The Division of Land also gives notice of a finding and decision under AS
38.05.035(e) to issue a 55 year tideland lease to Clarence Whittle dba Rocky
Point Resort for the purpose of maintaining an existing dock to moor charter
boats in support of a lodge. The proposed lease parcel is located in Wrangell
Narrows, within Section 14, Township 60 South, Range 79 East, Copper River
Meridian.
The public is invited to comment on the site specific plan and proposed
classification as well as the preliminary decision to issue this tideland
lease. Copies of both documents are available from the Division of Land, 400
Willoughby Avenue, Suite 400, Juneau, AK 99801.
Any comments on the site specific plan or preliminary decision must be received
in writing by the Division of Land at the address above by July 26, 1999 in
order to ensure consideration. Please include your mailing address and
telephone number to ensure receiving a copy of the final finding. The
preliminary decision sets out the schedule for the final finding as well as the
appeal process. Pursuant to AS 38.05.035(I)-(j), to be eligible to appeal, a
person must comment during the comment period. If you have any questions,
please contact Bob Palmer at 465-3432.
If public comment in response to this notice indicates the need for significant
changes in the site specific plan of decision, additional public notice will be
given on or about August 5, 1999. If no significant change is required, the
site specific plan will be adopted and the preliminary decision will become
final. A copy of the final decision will be sent to any person who comments on
the preliminary decision.
The Division of Land reserves the right to waive technical defects in this
publication.
Ron Schonenbach, Acting Regional Manager, Department of Natural Resources,
Division of Land, Southeast Regional Office, 400 Willoughby Avenue, Suite 400,
Juneau, AK 99801.
8. PUBLIC NOTICES
Public Hearing To Vacate
Technical and Data Management Unit
Cadastral Survey Section
3601 C Street Suite 1110
Anchorage AK 99503
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Department of Natural Resources, under the
authority vested by AS 40.15.075, shall hold a public hearing on a petition
(EV-2-750) to vacate the 50 foot section line easement and the 50 foot public
access easement upland of the ordinary high water mark of the pond within Lot
1, Block 5, McCarthy Creek Subdivision Phase I. Located within Section 30,
Township 5 South, Range 14 East, Copper River Meridian, Alaska.
The public hearing will be held at the Anchorage office of the Division of
Land, Director's conference room, suite 1122, Frontier Building, 3601 C St.,
Anchorage, Alaska 99503, at 11:00 AM on August 4, 1999.
Persons attending or not attending the public hearing may submit their comments
in writing. Correspondence must be addressed to the attention of the Statewide
Platting Supervisor, Division of Land, 3601 C St., Suite 1110, and must be
received on or before 5:00 PM on August 3, 1999.
The Department of Natural Resources, upon its own motion or at the instance of
any interested person, may after thirty (30) days following the public hearing,
approve the petition without further notice.
The Division of Land reserves the right to waive technical defects in this
publication.
Individuals with disabilities who require special accommodations, auxiliary
aids or services or alternative communication formats call 269-8516 by 5:00 PM
on August 3, 1999.
07/12/1999 Office of the Governor
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Vacancy List
Click here for the Boards and Commissions list for 07/12/1999.
Please click on the attached icon for a quarterly list of current board
vacancies and terms to expire. Please be aware of the column titled "FD" or
LC" as Financial Disclosure and/or Legislative Confirmation may be required
after appointment to certain boards. If you are interested in applying for a
board or commission seat, please send, fax or email a resume and brief cover
letter explaining your interest and qualifications to the below address. As
per state law, you must be a registered voter prior to the last general
election and be a resident of Alaska in order to be an eligible applicant. You
may wish to visit our website at
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/boards/bcinfo.htm which contains a one page
fact sheet on each board or contact us at Office of the Governor, Boards &
Commissions, P.O. Box 110001, Juneau, AK 99801, ph: 465-3500, fax: 465-3532,
email:
Lilla_Giles@gov.state.ak.us
1. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, Glacier Gardens Trail Modification
Alaska Coastal Management Program
Division of Governmental Coordination (DGC)
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested. To be considered, written
comments must be submitted to the Division of Governmental Coordination
(address and fax number below) and must be received on or before 8/8/99.
Comments regarding inconsistency with an affected coastal district's
enforceable policy or a state standard set out in 6 AAC 80.040-6 AAC 80.150
must identify the enforceable policy or standard and explain how the project is
inconsistent.
Proposed Project & Location:
Modify previously approved nature observance trail on Forest Service land
located north of the Glacier Gardens Greenhouse complex at 7600 Glacier
Highway, Juneau. The modifications are (1) changes in the layout, clearing,
and width of the previously approved loop road which goes to 900 foot elevation
and has two observation sites at 900' and 500'; and (2) addition of a new road
from 900' to 1300'.
Applicant/Agent: Glacier Gardens
Project Number:State ID # AK 9907-01JJ
Project Name: Glacier Gardens Trail Modification
Deadline for written comments: 8/8/99
For more information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
P.O. Box 110030
240 Main Street, Suite 500
Juneau, AK 99811-0030
Contact: Lorraine Marshall
Phone: 465-8790
Fax: 465-3075
Email:
lorraine_marshall@gov.state.ak.us
Individuals with disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special
modifications to participate in this review may contact the number above.
Dated at Juneau, AK on 7/1/99
2. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, Old Harbor FERC Project
Alaska Coastal Management Program
Division of Governmental Coordination (DGC)
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested.
Proposed Project & Location:
The project is the construction of a 500 kW, run of the river, hydroelectric
plant with a diversion structure, pipeline (polyethylene and steel), powerhouse
containing one Impulse turbine, and electric line, and a 4,270-foot-long access
road to the powerhouse. The project involves collecting up to 13.2 cfs of
water year round from a 4-foot-high, uncontrolled, concrete diversion at
Mountain Creek, the East Fork of Barling Creek, and transporting it across a
basin boundary to Lagoon Creek just west of the City of Old Harbor.
Applicant/Agent:
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative, Inc
4831 Eagle Street
Anchorage, AK 99503-7497
907/561-1818
Daniel Hertrich, PE
polarconsult alaska, inc.
1503 West 33rd Avenue, Suite 310
Anchorage, AK 99503
907/258-2420
Project Number: State Id #AK 9907-01AA
Project Name: Old Harbor FERC Project
Deadline for written comments: August 8, 1999
For More Information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
Southcentral Regional Office
3601 C. Street, Suite 370
Anchorage, AK 99503-5930
Contact: Jennifer Nolan Wing
Phone: 269-7475
Fax: 561-6134
Email:
jennifer_wing@gov.state.ak.us
Your comments, addressed directly to DGC, are required to preserve your rights
to file a petition under Alaska Statute 46.40.100(B)(1). The State Of Alaska,
Division of Governmental Coordination, complies with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need
auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this
review may contact the number above.
Dated at Anchorage, AK on July 1, 1999.
3. PUBLIC NOTICES
Human Rights Commission Public Hearing July 14, 1999
Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
Notice of Public Hearing
The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights will hold a public hearing in the
case of Deborah Holmes v. Price Waterhouse. Ms. Holmes alleges that Price
Waterhouse discriminated against her when respondent terminated her on the
basis of her sex, female, and parenthood. The Commission investigated the
complaint and found substantial evidence of discrimination. The case is
scheduled for a public hearing on:
Date: July 14, 1999
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: The Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
800 A Street, Suite #205
Anchorage, AK 99501
For additional information, interpreter services or other accommodations call
(800) 478-4692, TTY/TDD (800) 478-3177.
07/12/1999 Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Notice of Intent -- Bids for Household Moves
In accordance with AS 36.30.103, the Department of Public Safety is providing
Notice of Intent to circulate bids for household moves of household goods.
Parties interested in providing these services should contact the Department of
Public Safety Supply Section at 524 East 48th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99503, or
phone (907) 561-1092.
2. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
Proposed Changes -- Registration of Sex Offenders and Child Kidnappers
Notice is given that the Department of Public Safety, under the authority of AS
12.63 and AS 18.65.087, proposes to adopt changes in the regulations in Title
13, Chapter 9, of the Alaska Administrative Code, pertaining to registration of
sex offenders and child kidnappers.
The basic purpose of the changes is to update the regulations in response to
1998 statutory amendments in AS 12.63 and AS 18.65.087. A major change is the
addition of child kidnappers to the registration requirement. Also, deletion
of two of the definitions currently in the regulations will have the effect of
changing the way convictions are counted for purposes of determining when
offenders with multiple convictions must register for life. Additional
subjects dealt with in these amendments are the annual and quarterly
registration verification schedules and the requirements for having information
entered into or removed from the registgry. This set of changes in the
regulations touches upon virtually all aspects of the registration system.
Notice is also given that any interested person may present written statements
or arguments relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to
private persons of complying with the proposed regulation changes, by writing
to Jim Farrell, Alaska Department of Public Safety, 5700 East Tudor Road,
Anchorage, AK 99507, or by sending an e-mail message to him at
james_farrell@dps.state.ak.us, so that the statements or arguments are received
no later than August 2, 1999.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special modification in
order to comment on the proposed regulations, please contact Jim Farrell at the
address above or by phone at (907) 269-0390 no later than July 19, 1999, to
make any necessary arrangements.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed changes in the regulations may be obtained by contacting
Jim Farrell at the address and phone number set out above. In addition, the
proposed regulations may be viewed at the Department of Public Safety's web
site: http://www.dps.state.ak.us/comm/regs.
The Commissioner of Public Safety, after the public comment deadline, will
either adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject, without
further notice, or decide to take no action on them.
July 7, 1999
07/12/1999 Revenue
REVENUE
1. AGENCY MEETINGS
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation Investment Advisory Committee Meeting
The AHFC Board Of Directors' Investment Advisory Committee will meet at 10:30
a.m. on July 14, 1999 at 4300 Boniface Parkway, Anchorage, AK.
The agenda will include: A. Recommendations from the financing proposal review
committee regarding Request for Financing Proposals - First Time Homebuyers
Program; B. Recommendations from the financing proposal review committee
regarding Request for Financing Proposals - General Mortgage Revenue Bonds,
1999 Series A; C. Request for proposals for a Standby Bond Purchase Facility;
D. Review standard reports from new investment reporting system; E. Any other
matters to properly come before the committee.
One or more members of the committee may participate in the meeting by
utilizing telephonic communications (conference telephone) pursuant to AS
18.56.040(b).
The public is invited to attend the meeting, but should be aware that portions
of the meeting may be held in Executive Session. Committee meetings and work
sessions do not provide for public testimony. Pertinent reference materials,
if used, will be made available to those members of the public who wish to
participate in the meeting. AHFC complies with Title II of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Individuals with
disabilities who may need auxiliary aids or services or special modifications
to participate in this public meeting should contact Paula Graber at 338-6100
three days prior to the scheduled meeting date so that arrangements may be
made.
07/12/1999 Transportation & Public Facilities
TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC FACILITIES
1. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Invitation To Bid/Parks Highway Milepost 35-37 Glenn Highway To Church Street
Invitation to Bid/Sealed bids for Parks Highway MP 35-37 Glenn Highway to
Church Street, Project No. 52480, will be received until 2:00 p.m., July 21,
1999 in the main conference room at 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska.
This Federally funded project consists of reconstruction of the Parks Highway
to a four lane divided highway from Glenn/Parks Intersection to Church Street
and construction of frontage roads and a separated path. Also included is
construction of an interchange at Trunk Road. The Project completion date is
October 31, 2000. The Engineer's Estimate is over $5,000,000.
Bidding documents may be viewed at the DOT&PF offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks,
and Juneau and purchased for $100.00 per set, payable to the State of Alaska,
from the Central Region Plans Room, 4111 Aviation Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska,
907-269-0408. Select "Contracting and Procurement" on the DOT/PF web site for
additional information (WWW.DOT.STATE.AK.US).
2. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Itb/Fairbanks Court And Office Building Janitorial Contract
Project#00-25-2-25/Sealed bids in single copy for performing all work for the
above named project described herein, will be received until 10:00 a.m.,
prevailing time, July 23, 1999, at the Dept. of Transportation and Public
Facilities (DOT&PF), 2301 Peger Road (Maintenance Bldg.), Fairbanks, at which
time bids will be publicly opened and read.
Description of Work: Furnish all labor, tools, equipment, materials, and
supplies to provide janitorial services, for approximately 70,000 square feet
of office and common area space in accordance with the technical
specifications.
Engineer's Estimate: Under $100,000
The contract period is Month to Month from date of award. Renewable for three
(3) month to month, one-year periods.
Sets of plans, specifications and other bidding documents may be obtained for
bidding purposes from DOT&PF, Building Maintenance Office, 2301 Peger Road,
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399. Phone (907)451-2204. Persons with hearing and speech
disabilities can call 451-2363 for assistance in obtaining bidding documents.
Bidding documents are available for inspection at the regional offices of
DOT&PF in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau.
3. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Itb/Huslia Airport Relocation, Project No. Aip 3-02-0128-03/66100
Sealed bids for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and performing all
work on Project No. AIP 3-02-0128-03/66100, Huslia Airport Relocation,
described herein, will be received until 2:00 p.m. prevailing time, July 20,
1999, in the Office of the Contracts Coordinator, Engineering Services
Building, Room 3, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska.
The project consists of constructing a 3000' x 75' runway with 3600' x 150'
safety area, 50' x 425' taxiway with a 120' x 425' safety area, 200' x 400'
apron, 2172' x 20' access road, 100' x 150' building pad, snow removal
equipment storage building, and an airport lighting system. Demolition of
existing airport lighting, snow removal equipment building, two wind cones, and
electrical enclosure. Relocate existing airport Automated Weather Observation
System (AWOS) structure and FAA facilities to include a 10' x 16' emergency
shelter, 8' x 20' storage conex, and 6'x8' toilet.
Engineer's Estimate is between $2,500,000 and $5,000,000. The project
completion date is October 31, 2000.
Bidding documents may be obtained for bidding purposes from the Contracts
Section, Department of Transportation & Public Facilities, Engineering Services
Building, Room 3, 2301 Peger Road, Fairbanks, Alaska 99709, telephone number
(907) 451-2247; TDD (907) 451-2363 (for Hearing Impaired, requires special
equipment). There is a charge of $100, per set. Check or money order must be
made payable to: State of Alaska.
Bidding documents are available for inspection at the DOT&PF regional offices
in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau.
4. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Itb/Ruby Airport, Bar Alignment - Visual Approach Slope Indicator
Invitation to Bid/Ruby Airport, Bar Alignment - Visual Approach Slope Indicator
#99-5-2-58. Sealed bids in single copy for performing all work for the above
named project described herein, will be received until 10:00 a.m., prevailing
time, July 23, 1999, at the Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities
(DOT&PF), 2301 Peger Road (Maintenance Bldg.), Fairbanks, at which time bids
will be publicly opened and read.
Description of Work: Basic Bid: Provide all labor, equipment, subsistence,
mobilization, demobilization and administrative costs to install a Bar
Alignment - Visual Approach Slope Indicator (BA-VASI) on Runway 03; Additive
Alternate #1: Provide all labor, equipment, subsistence, mobilization,
demobilization and administrative costs to install a Bar Alignment - Visual
Approach Slope Indicator (BA-VASI)on Runway 21. These are lighted systems that
will require work on existing airport lighting systems for installation, all
work to be done in accordance with the contract documents and technical
specifications.
Engineer's Estimate: Under $100,000
Sets of plans, specifications and other bidding documents may be obtained for
bidding purposes from DOT&PF, Building Maintenance Office, 2301 Peger Road,
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399. Phone (907) 451-2204. Persons with hearing and
speech disabilities can call 451-2363 for assistance in obtaining bidding
documents.
Bidding documents are available for inspection at the regional offices of
DOT&PF in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau.
5. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Itb/Rural Airport Maintenance, Shishmaref Airport #00-25-2-27
Rural Airport Maintenance, Shishmaref Airport #00-25-2-27. Sealed bids in
single copy for performing all work for the above named project described
herein, will be received until 10:00 a.m., prevailing time, July 16, 1999, at
the Dept. of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), 2301 Peger Road
(Maintenance Bldg.), Fairbanks, at which time bids will be publicly opened and
read.
Description of Work: The work shall consist of routine summer and winter
maintenance of all runways, taxi-ways, aprons, State-owned equipment and
State-owned buildings located on the airport facility from Receipt of Notice to
Proceed through June 30, 2000. The contract may be renewed for five (5)
additional one year periods, under the same terms, and conditions, and price by
mutual written agreement between the Contractor and the State.
Engineer's Estimate: Under $100,000
Sets of plans, specifications and other bidding documents may be obtained for
bidding purposes from DOT&PF, Building Maintenance Office, 2301 Peger Road,
Fairbanks, AK 99709-5399. Phone (907)451-2204. Persons with hearing and speech
disabilities can call 451-2363 for assistance in obtaining bidding documents.
Bidding documents are available for inspection at the regional offices of
DOT&PF in Fairbanks, Anchorage, and Juneau.
6. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
ITB/Southeast Road Surface Treatments 1999/00 & Non-NHS Pavement Rehabilitation
Invitation for Bids
Project No. 67789/STP-0003(63) and 67802/STP-000S(315)
Sealed bids in single copy for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment,
and performing all work on Project No. 67789/STP-0003(63) &
67802/STP-000S(315), Southeast Road Surface Treatments 1999/2000 & Non-N.H.S.
Pavement Rehabilitation, described herein, will be received until 2:00 p.m.
prevailing time July 15, 1999, at the Construction Contracts Office, 1st Floor,
6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau, Alaska.
The project consists of a single and/or double shot bituminous surface
treatments on various roads in Wrangell and Petersburg, Alaska. Work includes
surface preparation and construction of improved base course in conjunction
with the bituminous surface treatments.
The Engineer's Estimate is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. All work shall be
completed by October 15, 1999.
Plans, specifications and other bidding documents may be obtained for bidding
purposes from Southeast Regional Contracts, 6860 Glacier Highway, Juneau,
Alaska, 99801-7999. Telephone Number: (907) 465-8904, Text Phone Number
(hearing impaired): (907) 465-4647. Please include your company name, mailing
address, phone number and fax number with your order.
Do not send payment now. You will be invoiced a non-refundable document fee of
$50.00 per plan set ordered. Bid results will not be available until after
4:00 PM on the bid opening day. The results can be obtained by calling (907)
465-8904.
Bidding Documents are available for inspection at the office of the Regional
Department of Transportation and Public Facilities offices in Anchorage,
Fairbanks and Juneau.
All technical questions regarding design and construction of this project
should be directed to the office of Chuck Correa, Construction Engineer,
telephone number (907) 465-1799. All questions regarding bidding and award
procedures should be directed to the office of Marcine Tune, Contracts Officer,
telephone number (907) 465-4489.
7. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Rfp/Kenai Spur Road Unity Trail Pedestrian/Bike Path
The Department intends to enter into a negotiated agreement for professional
land surveying and engineering services necessary to develop a Design Study
Report, and a Plans, Specifications, and Estimate package for a separated
pedestrian/bike pathway along Kenai Spur Road from MP 2.8 to 8.1. This pathway
will be the final link in the Unity Trail connecting the communities of
Soldotna and Kenai. The contractor will also provide assistance during bidding
and construction of this project.
A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated
period for performance of the Agreement is August 1999 to March 2001. Cost of
these professional services is expected to be in the range of $250,000 to
$500,000.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available June 28, 1999 and may
be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 4111 Aviation Drive,
Anchorage, AK. Persons residing outside the Municipality of Anchorage may
obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 269-0408.
Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms.
Submittals must be received no later than July 19, 1999 4:00 p.m., prevailing
time.
Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need
auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal
should contact the TTD number: (907) 269-0473, no later than one week prior to
the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.
8. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
RFP/Naval Architecture & Project Support For A Fast Vehicle Ferry Acquisition
RFP Number 36893047
Notice of Request for Proposals
Naval Architecture & Project Support for a Fast Vehicle Ferry Acquisition
(Sitka Shuttle)
The Department intends to enter into a negotiated agreement for Naval
Architecture and Project Support for the acquisition of a Fast Vehicle Ferry,
including Design Studies, development of Owners Requirements, assistance in
selection of a Design-Build Contractor, and project support during detailed
design, construction, outfitting, testing, trials and warranty.
A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated
period for performance of the Agreement is August 1999 to May 2003. Cost of
these professional services is expected to be in the range of $500,000 to
$1,000,000.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available July 1, 1999 and may
be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 6860 Glacier Highway,
Juneau, AK 99801-7999. Persons residing outside the City & Borough of Juneau
may obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 465-8904.
Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms.
Submittals must be received no later than August 9, 1999, 4:00 PM, prevailing
time.
Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need
auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal
should contact the TTD number: (907) 465-4647, no later than one week prior to
the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.
9. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Rfp/Spenard Road, Fireweed Lane To 36Th Avenue Channelization And Pedestrian Fac
Request for Proposals/The Department intends to enter into a negotiated
agreement for land surveying, engineering services, public involvement
services, and other professional services as necessary to produce an
Engineering Analysis Report. The report shall identify alternatives which will
reduce the accident rates and improve pedestrian, bicycle and transit
facilities on Spenard Road between 36th Avenue and Fireweed Lane in midtown
Anchorage, Alaska.
A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated
period for performance of the Agreement is August 1999 - May 2000. Cost of
these professional services is expected to be in the range of $150,000 to
$250,000.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available June 30, 1999 and may
be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 4111 Aviation Avenue,
Anchorage, Alaska. Persons residing outside the Municipality of Anchorage may
obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 269-0473.
Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms.
Submittals must be received no later than Wednesday, July 21, 1999, 4:00 p.m.,
prevailing time.
Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need
auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal
should contact the TTD number: (907) 269-0473, no later than one week prior to
the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.
10. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
RFP/Vessel Suitability Study For The Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan
RFP Number 36893046
Notice of Request for Proposals
Vessel Suitability Study for the Southeast Alaska Transportation Plan (SATP)
The Department intends to enter into a negotiated agreement for Naval
Architecture and Marine Engineering services. The Vessel Suitability Study
will specify the new vessels or vessel alteration required for implementation
of the SATP.
A complete description of services is contained in the RFP Package. Estimated
period for performance of the Agreement is July 1999 to July 2000. Cost of
these professional services is expected to be in the range of $250,000 to
$500,000.
The Request for Proposals (RFP) Package will be available July 1, 1999 and may
be obtained in person from the DOT&PF plans room at 6860 Glacier Highway,
Juneau, AK 99801-7999. Persons residing outside the City & Borough of Juneau
may obtain an RFP Package through the mail by telephoning (907) 465-8904.
Proposals must conform to the RFP and be submitted with specified forms.
Submittals must be received no later than July 28, 1999, 4:00 PM, prevailing
time.
Individuals with disabilities, including the hearing impaired, who may need
auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to submit a proposal
should contact the TTD number: (907) 465-4647, no later than one week prior to
the submittal date to make any necessary arrangements.
11. PUBLIC NOTICES
Upcoming Title 17 Public Hearings And Workshops
The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
proposes to update state airport regulations.
Written comments must be received by letter, fax, or e-mail by the Department
no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 30, 1999 to be considered. Oral comments must
be presented at a workshop or public hearing, in person or telephonically.
Workshops and/or public hearings will be held:
in Cordova July 8th
Anchorage July 15th and July 27th
Fairbanks and Aniak July 19th
Juneau and McGrath July 20th
Wrangell July 21st
Nome and Petersburg July 22nd
Call the Department of Transportation and Public Facilities for details on
times and locations in your community. Call Paul Bowers, Statewide Aviation
Director at 269-0731 for more information.
07/05/1999 AAJ
ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE JOURNAL
OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
ISSUE 27, July 5, 1999
GENERAL INFORMATION
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The Alaska Administrative Journal is an official publication of the State of
Alaska, issued weekly, under the authority granted to the Lieutenant Governor
by AS 44.62.175. The State of Alaska, Office of the Lt. Governor, complies with
Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. This publication is
available in alternative communication formats upon request. For general
information regarding the AAJ, contact the Lt. Governor's Office at (907)
465-3520; Carol Collins. The internet address is
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/ltgov.
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Information for this publication is compiled alphabetically by agency and by
the following categories:
Adopted Regulations -Text or Summary of Text
Agency Meetings
Attorney General's Opinions
Boards and Commissions
Competitive and Other Solicitations
Delegations of Authority
Executive Orders and Administrative Orders
Grants
Notices of Proposed Regulations
Public Notices
Regulations Filed by the Lieutenant Governor
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Attorney General Opinions
Computerized access to summaries of Attorney General Opinions is available.
Instruction material can be obtained by calling the Civil Office of the
Department of Law in Juneau at (907) 465-3600. This report contains summaries
of recently indexed Attorney General Opinions by the Department of Law.
Boards and Commissions
A list of the vacancies of boards, commissions and other bodies whose members
are appointed by the governor.
New Regulations
A list of new regulations filed by the Lieutenant Governor for publication in
the most recent register (supplement) to the Alaska Administrative Code.
07/05/1999 Administration
ADMINISTRATION
1. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Invitation To Bid #2163
Purchase and delivery of various fuels on an as needed basis into state fuel
tanks or drums in the Nome, Alaska Region.
Contracting Officer Tom Erickson
Opening date July 11, 1999 @ 1:30 p.m.
Division of General Services, Juneau Office (907) 465-2250
07/05/1999 Community & Economic Development
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
1. AGENCY MEETINGS
Board Of Architects, Engineers And Land Surveyors Meeting
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, (907) 465-2540, Frontier
Building, 3601 C Street, Anchorage, AK, August 19, 1999 9:00 a.m.; August 20,
1999, 8:00 a.m. COMITY APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications and all supporting
documents for architect, engineer, and land surveyor comity applicants must be
received in the Juneau office no later than August 9, 1999 for consideration at
the August19-20, 1999 board meeting.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
2. AGENCY MEETINGS
Board Of Certified Direct-Entry Midwives Meeting
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING.
BOARD OF CERTIFIED DIRECT-ENTRY MIDWIVES, (907) 465-2580, Frontier Building,
3601 C Street, Suite 336, Anchorage, AK. Meeting is August 26-27, 1999, 9:00
a.m.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
3. AGENCY MEETINGS
Board Of Chiropractic Examiners Meeting And Examination
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING &
EXAMINATION.
BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS MEETING, (907) 465-2589, Centennial Hall
Hammond Room, 101 Egan Dr., Juneau, AK. Meeting is August 21-22, 1999, 9:00
am.
BOARD OF CHIROPRACTIC EXAMINERS EXAMINATION, (907) 465-2589, Juneau.
Examination, August 22, 1999; application deadline July 8, 1999.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
4. AGENCY MEETINGS
Board Of Psychologist And Psychologist Associates Meeting
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING.
BOARD OF PSCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, (907) 465-3811, Frontier
Building, Suite 700, Anchorage, AK. Meeting is September 1-2, 1999, 9:00 a.m.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
5. AGENCY MEETINGS
Meeting Of The Board Of Public Accountancy
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING.
BOARD OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTANCY, (907) 465-2580, Fairbanks Regional Office
Building, 675 7th Ave. Station H, Fairbanks, AK, 7/29/99 9:00a.m.; 7/30/99 8:00
a.m.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
6. AGENCY MEETINGS
State Medical Board Meeting
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING MEETING.
STATE MEDICAL BOARD, (907) 465-2541. Meeting is August 5-6, 1999, SEARHC Mt
Edgecumbe Hospital, Directors' Conference Room (check lobby directory), 222
Tongass Dr., Sitka, AK, 9:00 a.m.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
7. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Recruitment for ASMI Export Program Director Position
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute is seeking candidates for the position
of Export Program Director. ASMI staff are State of Alaska employees with an
excellent benefits package. Position manages a generic overseas Alaska seafood
marketing program which is federally funded.
**** Job Description *** EXPORT MARKETING DIRECTOR *** Bellevue, Washington
****
DUTIES: - Responsible for securing funding from the federally-funded Market
Access Program (MAP) for purposes of increasing purchase and awareness of wild
Alaska salmon in designated international markets
- Provide strategy, direction and oversight, in concert with ASMI's Board of
Directors and Export Promotion Committee, for all international programs
- Oversight and preparation of annual application and activity plan and
subsequent execution of all activities
- Oversight and preparation of export program budget
- Supervision of staff and contractors (ASMI staff, trade liaisons, advertising
agencies, research companies)
- Represents interests of Alaska seafood industry to federal government
officials, U.S. Congress and international trade partners
- Interfaces with other U.S. agricultural commodity groups for mutual
promotional benefit
- Member of Executive Director's program staff and assists/counsels the
Executive Director on special projects/requests
QUALIFICATIONS: Overseas marketing or sales experience, knowledge of the Alaska
seafood industry or familiarity with the Alaska seafood species, excellent
communication, interpersonal and management skills, computer literate, foreign
languages a plus. Position needs a person comfortable in
foreign cultures and willing to travel extensively. Based in Bellevue,
Washington. Salary DOE.
The deadline for resumes is July 19, interviews will begin July 26. Resumes can
be sent or faxed to:
Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, Attn: Ashli Colon, 1111 West 8th St., Rm.
100, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1895, Fax: (907) 465-5572. The State of Alaska is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
8. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
RFP No. AIDEA 99-004 for Investment Consultant
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) and Alaska Energy
Authority (AEA), are soliciting detailed proposals from contractors interested
in providing the following services: evaluation of the current investment
policy, strategies, procedures and asset allocation and recommending changes
thereto; monitor and evaluate performance of investment portfolios; assist with
portfolio manager structure, selection, monitoring, and evaluation; other
investment related projects as requested.
The successful offeror will provide an evaluation of the current investment
policy, strategies, procedures and asset allocation and recommend changes;
monitor and evaluate performance of investment portfolios; assist with
portfolio manager structure, selection, monitoring, and evaluation; and other
investment related projects as requested.
A total budget of $700,000.00 is estimated for the completion of the entire
proposed contract term including renewal options. The initial contract term
would be five (5) years with the state's option to renew for two additional
one-year periods.
RFP and submittal forms will be available on Thursday, July 1, 1999, and may be
obtained from the Authority at the address listed below or through mail by
telephoning (907) 269-3000 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ADT, Monday through
Friday.
Every Proposer to the RFP must meet the following minimum requirements to be
considered responsive to the RFP:
a. The proposer must be providing investment advisory services to public fund
clients at the time of proposal.
b. The proposer or its affiliates must not provide any money management
services.
c. The proposer shall not be a securities dealer, brokerage firm, or otherwise
offer securities for sale to institutional customers in the normal course of
business.
d. The proposer or its affiliates must not require money managers to purchase
services from them to be included in manager searches.
e. Proposers must be registered as investment advisers under the 1940
Investment Advisers Act.
f. The proposer must utilize a proprietary database for universe comparison
analysis.
g. Proposers must be willing to travel to Alaska on an as-needed basis to be
determined by AIDEA. Oral presentations in Alaska by the Contractor's
personnel are anticipated to be one to two times each year.
Proposers must submit written proposals by 4:00 p.m. prevailing time, July 30,
1999 to:
Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority
480 West Tudor Road
Anchorage, Alaska 99503-6690
Attn: Curtis D. Sullivan
The State of Alaska, AIDEA and AEA, complies with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need
auxiliary aids, services, and/or special modifications to participate in this
proposal process should contact Ms. Jan E. Farrell, Department ADA Coordinator,
at (800) 770-4833 and TDD (907) 465-5437 not later than ten (10) days prior to
the proposal due date, to make necessary arrangements. The State of Alaska,
AIDEA and AEA, is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
9. PUBLIC NOTICES
Amended Public Notice Petition To Annex Territory To The City Of Newhalen
Due to an inadvertent error on the part of the Bristol BayTimes in publishing
the original notice, this amended notice is required. A petition for
annexation of 351.5 square miles to the City of Newhalen has been filed with
the Alaska Local Boundary Commission (LBC). The petition was initiated by
voters residing within the City of Newhalen and in the territory proposed for
annexation.
A detailed map and description of the area proposed for annexation are provided
in the petition. The petition is available for public review Monday - Friday
from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Newhalen City Offices (telephone: (907)
571-1226). The Petitioners' Representative, Jerry Armstrong, (telephone
907-571-1586) will accommodate requests to review the petition at reasonable
times in the evening and on weekend days.
Responsive briefs supporting or opposing the annexation proposal may be filed
in accordance with 19 AAC 10.480. Criteria governing annexation to cities are
found in 19 AAC 10.090 - 19 AAC 10.150. Other laws relating to the merits of
city annexation include Article X, õõ 1 and 5 of Alaska's constitution. Laws
governing annexation are available for review at the City of Newhalen's office.
To be considered, responsive briefs and written comments must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m., July 2, 1999, by the LBC at 333 West 4th Avenue, Suite
220, Anchorage, AK 99501-2341 [fax: (907) 269-4539 or (907) 269-4520].
Questions and requests for additional information concerning the annexation
proposal may be directed to LBC staff at the address, fax numbers and telephone
number listed. LBC staff may also be contacted by telephone and e-mail as
follows:
Telephone: 907-269-4557
e-mail: gkane@comregaf.state.ak.us
10. PUBLIC NOTICES
Amendment Of Petition To Annex Territory To The City Of Ketchikan
In February 1999, the City of Ketchikan (City) petitioned the Alaska Local
Boundary Commission (LBC) to annex the North Tongass Addition, comprising «
square mile. On May 4, 1999, the Ketchikan Gateway Borough wrote to the LBC
that 'the Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly, on behalf of the Shoreline
Service Area, opposes the annexation petition as currently formulated, and
therefore requests that the petition either be amended to include the entire
Shoreline Service Area or be rejected. The Shoreline Service Area board has
indicated that it would not oppose the annexation petition if it were amended
to annex the entire Shoreline Service Area, but must oppose annexation of only
a portion of the service area due to the insignificance of the need for City
services in the affected area and the negative impacts on the remaining service
area.'
In response, the City amended its annexation petition on May 11 to include the
entire Shoreline Service Area together with submerged lands extending 1000 feet
into Tongass Narrows adjacent to the Shoreline Service District boundary. The
expanded area proposed for annexation encompasses an estimated 1.2 square
miles. The adjacent map shows the expanded area now proposed for annexation.
Detailed maps and descriptions of the expanded area proposed for annexation are
provided in the City's amended petition. A complete set of the amended
petition materials is available for public review at the Ketchikan Public
Library (open 10 a.m. - 8 p.m., M - W; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Th - Sat; and 1 p.m.
to 5 p.m., Sun.) and the Office of the City Clerk (open 8 a.m. - noon and 1
p.m. - 5 p.m., M - F). As a convenience to the public, the petition and most
(but not all) of the supporting materials are also available on the Internet
at: http://www.comregaf.state.ak.us/MRAD_LBC.htm
Responsive briefs supporting or opposing the City's amended annexation proposal
may be filed in accordance with 19 AAC 10.480. Informal written comments on
the amended petition are also welcome. The legal criteria governing annexation
to cities are found in 19 AAC 10.090 - 19 AAC 10.140. A copy of the laws
governing annexation is available for review with the petition materials at the
Ketchikan Public Library and the Office of the City Clerk.
To be considered, responsive briefs and informal written comments concerning
the amended annexation proposal must be received by LBC staff no later than
5:00 p.m., July 7, 1999, at 333 West 4th Avenue, Suite 220, Anchorage, AK
99501-2341 (fax: 907-269-4539 or 907-269-4520). Questions and requests for
additional information concerning the City's annexation proposal may be
directed to LBC staff at the address or fax numbers above. LBC staff may also
be contacted by telephone and e-mail as follows:
Telephone: 907-269-4559
e-mail: DBockhorst@Comregaf.state.ak.us
11. PUBLIC NOTICES
Continual Licensing Examinations
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATIONS.
BOARD OF DENTAL EXAMINERS, (907) 465-2542, WREB Examinations. Dental
Hygienists, Anesthesia and/or Restorative Examinations. Please contact WREB at
(602) 944-3315 for up-to-date information regarding testing sites, dates, and
examination packages.
BOARD OF PHARMACY, (907) 465-2589, no set dates. The NAPLEX examination
is offered by computer at Sylvan Testing Centers. To sit for the examination,
applications must be received 90 days in advance, and must be approved by the
board. Upon approval, further instructions for scheduling will be provided.
BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK EXAMINERS, (907) 465-2551, no set dates. Anchorage. The
Clinical Social Work examination is offered by computer in Anchorage. To sit
for the examination, applicants must be approved by the board. Upon approval,
further instructions regarding scheduling will be provide.
REAL ESTATE COMMISSION, (907) 269-8197. There is NO WALK IN TESTING.
Reservations must be made at least three working days before the exam. Call
1-800-274-5992 for examination appointment at test centers. Request for
petition testing for any other location (other than locations listed below)
must be made to the Real Estate Commission office at least 45 days in advance
of the exam. ANCHORAGE: Anchorage ASI Center (located at 2213 East Tudor
Road, Suite 5) Tuesday through Friday at 5:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:00 a.m.
and 1:00 p.m. FAIRBANKS: Fairbanks ASI Center (located at Eagle Plaza Mall
418 3rd Ave. #18) every Saturday. JUNEAU: Tests are given the first Saturday
of May, August and November at the Baranof Hotel.
STATE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY BOARD, (907) 465-3811, no set
dates. The Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant examination is
offered by computer. To sit for the examination, applicants must be approved
by the board. Upon approval, further instructions regarding scheduling will be
provide.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to
license@dced.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
12. PUBLIC NOTICES
Filing Of Petition For Incorporation Of The City Of Adak
Resident voters of Adak have petitioned to incorporate a second class city with
boundaries encompassing approximately 676.3 square miles.
The petition is available for public review at the Bob Reeve High School
display case in Adak. The petition is also available for review at the offices
of the Local Boundary Commission staff in Anchorage at the address listed
below.
Any person or entity may file a responsive brief or informal written comments
supporting or opposing the proposed city incorporation. Responsive briefs must
be filed in accordance with 19 AAC 10.480. A person who files a responsive
brief (as distinguished from informal comments) gains certain procedural rights
during the incorporation proceedings. Comments must be received by Local
Boundary Commission staff at the Anchorage address noted below no later than
5:00 p.m., July 20, 1999.
Local Boundary Commission Staff
333 West 4th Avenue, Suite 220
Anchorage, Alaska 99501-2341
Facsimile: (907) 269-4539 or (907) 269-4520
Telephone: (907) 269-4500
e-mail: GKane@comregaf.state.ak.us
Questions and other matters concerning the proposed incorporation or procedures
may be directed to Local Boundary Commission staff at the address, facsimile
number and telephone number listed above.
13. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examination For Marine Pilots
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
BOARD OF MARINE PILOTS, (907) 465-2548, Anchorage, 10/27/98, application
deadline 8/30/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
14. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examination For Nursing Home Administrators
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS, (907) 465-2695, Juneau and Anchorage, 10/14/99,
application deadline 8/27/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
15. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examination For Real Estate Appraisers
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATIONS.
BOARD OF CERTIFIED REAL ESTATE APPRAISERS, (907) 465-2542, ASI Examination.
Please call ASI at 800-274-7488 for up-to-date information regarding
testing sites, dates, and examination packages. ANCHORAGE: Every Saturday,
except holidays. FAIRBANKS: First Saturday of every month, except holidays.
JUNEAU: Quarterly; 8/7/99, and 11/6/99. SEATTLE/BELLEVUE: Every Tuesday
through Saturday, except holidays.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
16. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examination For The Nurse Aide Registry
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATIONS.
NURSE AIDE REGISTRY, (907) 269-8169. Examinations are scheduled in Anchorage,
Fairbanks, and Juneau on a monthly basis, but are available to be administered
at other examination sites upon request. Completed examination applications
must be received in the Anchorage office at least two weeks prior to the
examination date.
ANCHORAGE: Providence Hospital-West Auditorium, 8/28/99, application deadline
8/14/99. FAIRBANKS: Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, 9/1/99, application deadline
8/18/99. JUNEAU: State Office Building. 9/1/99, application deadline 8/18/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
17. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examination For Underground Storage Tank Workers
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANK WORKERS, (907) 465-5470. There is NO WALK IN
TESTING. Reservations must be made at least three working days before the
exam. Call 1-800-275-8301 to make examination reservations. Call (907)
465-5470 for statutes and regulations needed for the examination. ANCHORAGE:
Every Friday and Saturday except holidays. Friday exams are offered at 6:00
p.m. only. Saturday exams are at 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. FAIRBANKS: 7/24/99,
deadline 7/21/99; 8/14/99, deadline 8/11/99; 8/28/99, deadline 8/25/99; JUNEAU:
8/7/99, deadline 8/4/99. ISOLATED/REMOTE COMMUNITES: Please contact the
division no later than 45 days from the day you wish to test and the division
will make every reasonable attempt to comply with your request.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
18. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examinations For Architects, Engineers And Land Surveyors
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATIONS.
BOARD OF ARCHITECTS, ENGINEERS AND LAND SURVEYORS, 465-2540, Anchorage, Juneau,
Fairbanks. PE AND PLS: 10/29/99, applications must be received in Juneau
office no later than 8/2/99; Retake requests and fees must be received in
Juneau office no later than 9/17/99. FE AND FLS: 10/30/99, applications must
be received in Juneau office no later than 8/2/99; Retake requests and fees
must be received in Juneau office no later than 9/17/99. A.R.E., Anchorage
Only: Comity applications and all supporting documents must be received in
Juneau office no later than 8/ 9/99 for consideration at the 8/19-20/99 board
meeting.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
19. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examinations For Barbers And Hairdressers
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
BOARD OF BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS, (907) 465-2547, Anchorage and other
locations determined necessary. 8/29-30/99, application deadline 7/30/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
20. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examinations For Big Game Guides And Transporters
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
BIG GAME GUIDES AND TRANSPORTERS, (907) 465-2543, Anchorage and Juneau, Game
Management examination 9/28/99. Game Management Unit exam application deadline
7/30/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
21. PUBLIC NOTICES
Licensing Examinations For Psychologists And Psychological Associates
DIVISION OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING HEREBY ANNOUNCES THE FORTHCOMING
EXAMINATION.
BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGIST AND PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES, (907) 465-3811, Anchorage,
10/13/99, application deadline 8/16/99.
E-mail requests for exam applications may be made to:
license@commerce.state.ak.us
Applications and exam information are also available at: Division of
Occupational Licensing, 9th Floor State Office Building, PO 110806 Juneau, AK
99811-0806, (907) 465-2534. Division of Occupational Licensing, 3601 C Street,
Suite 722, Anchorage, AK 99503-5934, (907) 269-8160.
Individuals or groups of people with disabilities who require special
accommodations, auxiliary aids or service, or alternative communication
formats, call Barbara Gabier, (907) 465-2572, or TDD (907) 465-5437. Please
provide advance notice in order for the Department of Community and Economic
Development to accommodate your needs.
07/05/1999 Education & Early Development
EDUCATION & EARLY DEVELOPMENT
1. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Bilingual-Bicultural Education
The adopted regulation is on the Department of Education web page at:
Go to Alaska Dept of
Education Regulations
ORDER CERTIFYING THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS OF
THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The attached 4 pages of regulations, dealing with Bilingual-Bicultural
Education are hereby certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes
that the State Board of Education adopted at its June 4, 1999 meeting, under
the authority of AS 14.07.060, 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 State Board of Education
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: ________________
Juneau, AlaskaRichard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
________ , 1999, at .m., I filed the attached regulations
according to the provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
_
Lieutenant Governor
Effective
Register
2. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Certification Of Teachers (Type R)
The adopted regulation can be viewed in .pdf format on the Department of
Education web page at:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education Regulations
ORDER CERTIFYING THE ADOPTION OF REGULATIONS OF
THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The attached 5 pages of regulations, having to do with Certification of
Professional Teachers, are hereby certified to be a correct copy of the
regulations that the State Board of Education adopted at its meeting of June
3, 4 and 5, 1999, under the authority of AS 14.07.060, 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 State Board of Education
paid special attention to the cost to private persons of the regulatory action
being taken.
The regulations 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.
DateRichard S. Cross
Juneau, AlaskaCommissioner of Education
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
, 1999, at .m., I filed the attached regulation according to
the provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
Lieutenant Governor
Effective
Register
3. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Government Of Schools (School Age)
The adopted regulation is on the Department of Education web page at:
Go to Alaska Dept of
Education Regulations
ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO
REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The attached 1 page of regulations, dealing with Government of Schools is
hereby certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the State
Board of Education adopted at its June 4, 1999 meeting, under the authority of
AS 14.07.060, 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 State Board of Education
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: ________________
Juneau, AlaskaRichard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
________ , 1999, at .m., I filed the attached regulations
according to the provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
_
Lieutenant Governor
Effective
Register
4. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
State Support Of Schools (Funding Floor)
The adopted regulation is on the Department of Education web page at:
Go to Alaska Dept of
Education Regulations
ORDER CERTIFYING THE CHANGES TO
REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The attached 2 pages of regulations, dealing with State Support of Schools are
hereby certified to be a correct copy of the regulation changes that the State
Board of Education adopted at its June 4, 1999 meeting, under the authority of
AS 14.07.060, 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 State Board of Education
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: ________________
Juneau, AlaskaRichard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
FILING CERTIFICATION
I, Fran Ulmer, Lieutenant Governor for the State of Alaska, certify that on
________ , 1999, at .m., I filed the attached regulations
according to the provisions of AS 44.62.040 - 44.62.120.
_
Lieutenant Governor
Effective
Register
5. AGENCY MEETINGS
State Board Of Education Meeting
Public Meeting of the
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
The next regular meeting of the State Board of Education will be September 23,
24 and 25, 1999 in the Anchorage School District Board Room, 4600 DeBarr Road,
Anchorage, Alaska.
6. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Child Nutrition Program Reviewers Needed
REQUEST FOR
PROPOSALS
CHILD NUTRITION
PROGRAM REVIEWERS
The Alaska Department of Education, Child Nutrition Services, is expanding the
number of contract Program Reviewers for FY 2000. Minimum qualifications are:
1. Bachelor's Degree in Food Service Management, Food Science and Nutrition,
Home Economics, Business, Early Childhood Development or related field. Must
have specific experience working in Food Service Management, Nutrition, Early
Childhood Development or Child Nutrition Programs. Substitution: 5 years of
increasingly responsible experience in related field. Preference will be given
to applicants with experience in menu planning and analysis, conducting
inservice training, fiscal management and procurement.
2. Must be available to travel in state at the convenience of the Department.
Contracts will cover approximately 20-40 days per year. The Department may
renew contracts annually with individuals who are adequately performing work
responsibilities. Alaska Business License required.
Responsibilities include:
1. Conducting administrative compliance reviews of Child Nutrition Programs as
required by USDA regulations.
2. Providing technical assistance, inservices and workshops for Program
sponsors.
3. Work may include completion of School Meals Initiative (SMI) nutrient
analysis reviews.
Proposals must be received by 5:00 PM on August 5, 1999.
To obtain copies of the RFP contact:
Kathleen Wayne, RD
Child Nutrition Services
Alaska Department of Education
801 W. 10th Street, Suite 200
Juneau, Alaska 99801-1894
(907) 456-8708
Qualified applicants will be selected by August 23, 1999.
7. DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
Authority For Adopting Education Regulations
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY
In accordance with AS 14.17.010, the authority and responsibility for adotping
regulations for the Department of Education, under the Alaska Administrative
Procedure Act, is hereby delegated to Karen J. Rehfeld, Director of the
Division of Education Support Services.
(NOTE: This authority is to be executed only when the Commissioner of Education
is unavailable).
June 9, 1999
Richard S. Cross
Commissioner
8. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
20 AAC (Alaska Student Loans)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES IN THE
REGULATIONS OF THE
ALASKA COMMISSION ON POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
Notice is given that the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, under
the authority of AS 14.43.105; 14.43.320; 14.43.630; 14.43.730; and 14.48.050
proposes to adopt, amend and repeal regulations in Title 20 of the Alaska
Administrative Code dealing with Alaska Student Loan Programs, to implement,
interpret, and make specific AS 14.43, including provisions that would:
1) revise application procedures
2) clarify application of late fees and collection costs;
3) revise institutional eligibility conditions and compliance requirements to
participate in ASL programs;
4) clarify exclusion of memorial scholarship loans from the default rate
calculation;
5) revise loan administration provisions;
6) clarify loan disbursement;
7) define refund and clarify requirements of handling a refund;
8) revise terms relating to alternative payment arrangements;
9) amend the term 'borrower' to include cosigner; and
10) provide that notice of loan status may be provided to credit rating
agencies.
Notice is further given that the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education,
under the authority of AS 14.48.050, proposes to adopt, amend and repeal
regulations in Title 20 of the Alaska Administrative Code dealing with
regulation of postsecondary education institutions, to implement, interpret,
and make specific AS 14.48, including provisions that would:
1) extend public interest oversight to institutions exempt by regulation from
the agency's authorization requirement;
2) clarify exemption of religious organization;
3) clarify documents required for new authorization application and as a result
of an institution's change in status;
4) clarify bonding requirements;
5) provide definition of annual tuition revenues;
6) clarify use of institutional and course names;
7) clarify terms for closure of institution or cessation of program;
8) create uniform completion and placement reporting standards;
9) amend school's catalog and/or brochure contents;
10) provide for execution of enrollment contract;
11) clarify a leave of absence and reporting of same;
12) further develop record retention requirements;
13) amend institutional operating standards;
14) revise tuition and refund policy;
15) clarify requirements for degrees and degree programs; and
16) provide for fine for late application.
Notice is also given that any person interested may present written statements
or arguments relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to
private persons of complying with the proposed action, by writing to the
Executive Director of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education, 3030
Vintage Blvd., Juneau, Alaska 99801-7109, so that they are received no later
than August 27, 1999. Additionally, any interested person may present oral or
written comments relevant to the proposed action, including potential costs to
private persons of complying with the proposed action, at a hearing to be held
at the next meeting of the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education,
currently scheduled on Friday, September 10, 1999, at 707 A Street, Suite 201,
Anchorage, Alaska. Scheduled times for oral testimony will be announced prior
to the meeting.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Donna Mayfield at 465-6740 no later than August 13, 1999, to ensure that any
necessary accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
above-mentioned address.
After the close of the public comment period, the Alaska Commission on
Postsecondary Education will either adopt these or other proposals dealing with
the same subject, without further notice, or decide to take no action on them.
The language of the final regulations may vary from that of the proposed
regulations. You should comment during the time allowed if your interests
could be affected.
Date: June 25, 1999
_____________________________
Diane Barrans
Executive Director
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
9. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
4 AAC 04, Statewide Goals
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is given that the State Board of Education, under the authority of AS
14.07.020 and AS 14.07.060 proposes to amend regulations in 4 AAC 04,
Statewide Goals, by
* repealing student performance standards in ten content areas and readopting
them as student content standards through adoption by reference to a Department
of Education publication entitled Alaska Standards: Standards for Alaska
Students, published in February 1999; and
* adopting by reference to the same publication content standards for
employability and the student performance standards in reading, writing and
mathematics that were adopted by the State Board of Education January 20, 1999.
Notice is also given that persons interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action by writing to Commissioner's
Office, Department of Education, Attn.: Regulations Review, 801 West 10th
Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1894, so that your comments are
received no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 1999. Additionally, any
person may present oral or written comments relevant to the proposed action,
including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed
action, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alaska State Board of
Education to be held on September 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anchorage
School District Board Meeting Room, 4600 DeBarr Road, Anchorage, Alaska.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Dottie Knuth at 907-465-2801, or
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, no later than 10 days
before the end of the comment period to ensure that any necessary
accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
Commissioner's Office at the above address, e-mailing
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, calling 907-465-2801,
or can be found on the Department of Education's web site:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education
OR http://www.educ.state.ak.us/
The State Board of Education, after the deadline stated above, will either
adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without further
notice or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulations may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE:
Richard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
10. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
4 AAC 05, Local Government
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is given that the State Board of Education, under the authority of AS
14.07.020 and AS 14.07.060 proposes to amend regulations in 4 AAC 05, Local
Government by correcting an inaccurate reference to a state statute, and by
correcting an error in grammar. These corrections are part of a larger project
updating the regulations and complying with recent statutory enactments.
Notice is also given that persons interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action by writing to Commissioner's
Office, Department of Education, Attn.: Regulations Review, 801 West 10th
Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1894, so that your comments are
received no later than 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 1999. Additionally, any
person may present oral or written comments relevant to the proposed action,
including the potential costs to private persons of complying with the proposed
action, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alaska State Board of
Education to be held on September 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. in the Anchorage
School District Board Meeting Room, 4600 DeBarr Road, Anchorage, Alaska.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Dottie Knuth at 907-465-2801, or
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, no later than 10 days
before the end of the comment period to ensure that any necessary
accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
Commissioner's Office at the above address, e-mailing
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, calling 907-465-2801, or
can be found on the Department of Education's web site:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education
OR http://www.educ.state.ak.us/
The State Board of Education, after the deadline stated above, will either
adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without further
notice or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulations may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE:
Richard S. Cross, Commissioner
11. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
4 AAC 06, Government of Schools
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is given that the State Board of Education, under the authority of AS
14.03.120, AS 14.07.020 and AS 14.07.060 proposes to amend regulations in 4
AAC 06, Government of Schools, by
Making significant repeals and amendments to 4 AAC 06, specifically to
* repeal the Elementary Course of Study, adopted by reference in 1971, and no
longer used;
* correct statutory references;
* revise school reporting requirements in conformance with statutory changes
that require school-building-level reporting in place of the former
district-level reporting, and set out information required to be reported;
* integrate into the existing section on the statewide student assessment
system new provisions requiring the use of a developmental profile for entering
kindergarten and first grade students in response to recent statutory changes;
* amend two provisions on norm-referenced tests, to recognize the addition of
the benchmark exam at grade eight.
Notice is also given that persons interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action by writing to Commissioner's
Office, Department of Education, Attn.: Regulations Review, 801 West 10th
Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1894, so that they are received no
later than 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 1999.
Additionally, any person may present oral or written comments relevant to the
proposed action, including the potential costs to private persons of complying
with the proposed action, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alaska
State Board of Education to be held on September 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Anchorage School District Board Meeting Room, 3600 DeBarr Road, Anchorage,
Alaska.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Dottie Knuth at 907-465-2801, or
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, no later than 10 days
before the end of the comment period to ensure that any necessary
accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
Commissioner's Office at the above address, e-mailing
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, calling 907-465-2801, or
can be found on the Department of Education's web site:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education
OR
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/
The State Board of Education, after the deadline stated above, will either
adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without further
notice or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulations may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE:
Richard S. Cross, Commissioner
12. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
4 AAC 31, School Facilities (and 4 AAC 09)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is given that the State Board of Education, under the authority of AS
14.07.020 and AS 14.07.060 proposes to amend regulations in Chapter 4 AAC 09,
State Support of Schools, and Chapter 4 AAC 31, School Facility Planning and
Construction by
* repealing a section in 4 AAC 09 that establishes "funding communities" for
calculating state aid for school district operating budgets, because a new
school funding law enacted in 1998 eliminated the need for funding communities;
and
* adopting in 4 AAC 31 a new section that establishes "funding communities" to
calculate unhoused students and the amount of square footage eligible for state
funding for school facilities; and sets out criteria for determining a funding
community, and procedures for establishing funding communities annually.
Notice is also given that persons interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action by writing to Commissioner's
Office, Department of Education, Attn.: Regulations Review, 801 West 10th
Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1894, so that they are received no
later than 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 1999.
Additionally, any person may present oral or written comments relevant to the
proposed action, including the potential costs to private persons of complying
with the proposed action, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alaska
State Board of Education to be held on September 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Anchorage School District Board Meeting Room, 4600 DeBarr Road, Anchorage,
Alaska.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Dottie Knuth at 907-465-2801, or
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, no later than 10 days
before the end of the comment period to ensure that any necessary
accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
Commissioner's Office at the above address, e-mailing
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, calling 907-465-2801, or
can be found on the Department of Education's web site:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education
OR http://www.educ.state.ak.us/
The State Board of Education, after the deadline stated above, will either
adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without further
notice or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulation may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE:
Richard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
13. NOTICES OF PROPOSED REGULATIONS
4 AAC 33, Special Programs (Correspondence Study)
NOTICE OF PROPOSED CHANGES
IN THE REGULATIONS OF THE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Notice is given that the State Board of Education, under the authority of AS
14.07.020 and AS 14.07.060 proposes to amend regulations in Chapter 4 AAC 33,
Special Programs by
* clarifying provisions of a recently enacted regulation on statewide
correspondence study programs by making technical amendments to certain
procedures;
* amending the responsibilities of school districts and the Department of
Education in regards to statewide correspondence study programs and students;
and
* clarifying that charter schools that enroll out of district students in
correspondence study courses are subject to the provisions of the regulation
and clarifying that Alyeska Central School summer program is not subject to the
provisions of the regulation.
Notice is also given that persons interested may present written comments
relevant to the proposed action, including the potential costs to private
persons of complying with the proposed action by writing to Commissioner's
Office, Department of Education, Attn.: Regulations Review, 801 West 10th
Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska, 99801-1894, so that they are received no
later than 4:30 p.m. on September 23, 1999.
Additionally, any person may present oral or written comments relevant to the
proposed action, including the potential costs to private persons of complying
with the proposed action, at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Alaska
State Board of Education to be held on September 23, 1999, at 8:30 a.m. in the
Anchorage School District Board Meeting Room, 4600 DeBarr Road, Anchorage,
Alaska.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process on the proposed regulations, please contact
Dottie Knuth at 907-465-2801, or
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, no later than 10 days
before the end of the comment period to ensure that any necessary
accommodations can be provided.
This action is not expected to require an increased appropriation.
Copies of the proposed regulations may be obtained by writing to the
Commissioner's Office at the above address, e-mailing
dknuth@educ.state.ak.us
, calling 907-465-2801, or
can be found on the Department of Education's web site:
Go to Alaska Dept of Education
OR
http://www.educ.state.ak.us/
The State Board of Education, after the deadline stated above, will either
adopt these or other proposals dealing with the same subject without further
notice or decide to take no action on them. The language of the final
regulation may vary from that of the proposed regulations. You should comment
during the time allowed if your interests could be affected.
DATE:
Richard S. Cross, Commissioner
Department of Education
07/05/1999 Fish & Game
FISH & GAME
1. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Regulations Dealing With Commercial Finfish Fishing In Upper Cook Inlet Area
The Alaska Board of Fisheries adopted regulations dealing with commercial
finfish fishing in the Upper Cook Inlet Area that the Alaska Board of Fisheries
adopted at its February 16 - March 2, 1999 meeting, under the authority of AS
16.05.251 and 16.05.258 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.
On the record, in considering public comments, the Alaska Board of Fisheries
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.
/s/Robert Bosworth, Deputy Commissioner, June 24, 1999
07/05/1999 Health & Social Services
HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES
1. DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY
Commissioner's Office Delegation
Commissioner Karen Perdue will be away from the Juneau office June 21-July 9,
1999. During this time, the following delegation will apply:
Jay Livey, Deputy Commissioner, will be Acting Commissioner and will have full
authority to act on her behalf. If Jay Livey is away from the Juneau office
during this period, then Russ Webb, Deputy Commissioner, will be Acting
Commissioner and will have full authority to act on her behalf. If both Jay
and Russ are away from the Juneau office, Elmer Lindstrom, Special Assistant,
will be Acting Commissioner and will have full authority to act on her behalf.
Please contact Nancy Cashen at 465-3030 if you have any questions regarding
this delegation.
07/05/1999 Labor & Workforce Development
LABOR & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
1. ADOPTED REGULATIONS - TEXT OR SUMMARY OF TEXT
Alaska Exemptions Act
As specified in AS 09.38.115, the Department of Labor has adjusted the amount
set out in the Alaska Exemptions Act in response to changes in the Consumer
Price Index. 8 AAC 95.030 has been amended to reflect these changes.
The regulations become effective July 22, 1999.
Copies of the regulations are available by writing to Brynn Keith, Alaska
Department of Labor, Research and Analysis Section, P.O. Box 25501, Juneau, AK
99802-5501 (phone 907-465-4518).
2. PUBLIC NOTICES
Zones Of Underemployment
Pursuant to AS 36.10.150 and 8 AAC 30.064, Commissioner of Labor Ed Flanagan
has determined, upon an analysis of the most recent detailed employment and
labor supply data available, that the state of Alaska remains a "zone of
underemployment" with regard to the construction industry. The commissioner
has determind that eighteen occupational categories in the industry will
continue to qualify for 90% resident employment preference on publicly funded
construction projects:
Boilermakers Equipment OperatorsPiledrivers
Bricklayers Insulation WorkerPlumbers and
Carpenters Ironworkers Pipefitters
Cement Masons LaborersRoofers
Culinary Workers Mechanics Sheet Metal
Electricians Painters
Workers
Truck
Drivers
Welders
This determination shall become effective July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2001.
For additional information, contact the Labor Standards and Safety Division in
Anchorage (907-269-4900), Juneau (907-465-4842), or Fairbanks (907-451-2886).
__________________________
Ed Flanagan, Commissioner
Department of Labor
June 30, 1999
07/05/1999 Law
LAW
1. ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
ETHICS: Cash Award in Recognition of Superior Job Performance
MEMORANDUMState of Alaska
Department of Law
TO:Commissioner
DATE:March 12, 1996
FILE NO.:663-96-0272
TELEPHONE NO.:465-3600
FROM:Douglas D. Gardner
Assistant Attorney General
Human Services Section - Juneau
SUBJECT: Cash Award in Recognition of Superior Job Performance (Executive
Ethics Act; AS 39.52)
Pursuant to AS 39.52, the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act ("Act"), you have
requested advice regarding whether Mr. A -- a state employee -- may accept a
monetary award in recognition of his job performance. In accordance with AS
39.52.240(b), we previously provided you with our initial verbal advice that
Mr. A should not accept the award from B. We based that advice on AS
39.52.120(b)(2), which prohibits a state employee from accepting compensation
for the performance of official duties from an entity other than the state.
This written opinion confirms our initial advice.
BACKGROUND
The following is our understanding of the facts, based on information provided
in your memorandum of January 5, 1995.
1.Mr. A's Job Duties
Mr. A is employed by the State of Alaska. Mr. A's position is funded by an
interagency personnel agreement between a department of the State of Alaska and
B, an agency of the federal government. Mr. A serves at the pleasure of both
agencies. The state pays Mr. A's salary and is later reimbursed by B. B is
later reimbursed by C, a private corporation, for work performed by Mr. A.
Under the direction of the state and B's on-site officer, Mr. A provides
technical assistance regarding policies, procedures, and enforcement of state
statutes and safety regulations. These inspections ensure that regulations
protecting the safety of the public and employees working on the project are
properly observed.
2.The Award
During 1994, Mr. A directed the XYZ safety and inspection project. In
recognition of his superior job performance in directing the XYZ program, Mr. A
was nominated for a monetary award. As a result, Mr. A was awarded $1,265 by
B. This award was based on a percentage of Mr. A's annual salary. Prior to
disbursing Mr. A's award, a department of the State of Alaska requested our
opinion on whether such an award was prohibited by the Act. Pending the
release of this opinion, B has retained possession of Mr. A's award.
DISCUSSION
In our oral advice we advised that Mr. A should not accept the monetary award
from B because, under AS 39.52.120(b),
A public officer may not . . .
(2) accept, receive, or solicit compensation for the performance of official
duties or responsibilities from a person other than the state.
AS 39.52.960(7) defines "compensation" to include:
(7) "compensation" means any money, thing of value, or economic benefit
conferred on or received by a person in return for services rendered or to be
rendered by the person for another.
The award presented by B to Mr. A is a "bonus" directly correlated to Mr. A's
salary and constitutes compensation to him for services rendered. BLACK'S LAW
DICTIONARY defines "bonus" as "[a]n addition to salary or wages normally paid
for extraordinary work. An inducement to employees to procure efficient and
faithful service." BLACK'S LAW DICTIONARY 182(rev. 6th ed. 1990).
We base our finding that this award constitutes compensation for services
rendered on the following factors. First, and most significantly, B's "award"
or bonus was directly related to the quality and quantity of work performed by
Mr. A as part of his official duty as a state employee.
Next, in calculating the award, B multiplied Mr. A's salary for FY-94 ($63,240)
by 2 percent, resulting in an award of $1,265. Thus, the "award" was
work-related and based on the value of services performed by Mr. A.
As a state employee, Mr. A is prohibited by AS 39.52.120(b) from accepting
compensation from B for performance of his official duties. One purpose of AS
39.52.120(b) is to prevent state employees from receiving "double-pay" for
performing their normal official duties. See 1987 Inf. Op. Att'y Gen. (April
24; 663-86-0389). A second purpose of the Act is to assure the public that
state officials are not influenced by remuneration from non-state entities. AS
39.52.010. If Mr. A accepted the monetary award or "bonus" from B, he would be
receiving additional payment by a non-state entity for the performance of his
official duties. Due to the restriction in AS 39.52.120(b)(4), it is our
opinion that Mr. A may not accept B's monetary "award." However, Mr. A may
request that B donate the award to a charity. The charity, however, must be an
organization in which neither Mr. A or his immediate family members hold a
membership or other interest. 1991 Inf. Op. Att'y Gen. (July 1; 663-91-0489).
If you have any questions regarding this opinion, please do not hesitate to
call.
DDG/bap
2. ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
ETHICS: Outside Employment as Research Analyst
MEMORANDUMState of Alaska
Department of Law
TO:Designated Ethics Supervisor
DATE:July 14, 1995
FILE NO.:661-95-0777; 661-95-0817
TEL. NO.:269-5274
FROM:Nancy B. Meade
Assistant Attorney General
Environmental Section - Anchorage
SUBJECT: Outside employment under contract administered by separate unit of
empolyee's agency; outside employment as research analyst (AS 39.52)
You have requested our advice on two potential violations of the
Executive Branch Ethics Act, AS 39.52.010 -- AS 39.52.960, which were disclosed
to you through ethics disclosure forms submitted pursuant to AS 39.52.170.
First, "John Doe," an agency employee, wishes to subcontract with a state
university (the University), which intends to contract with the agency to
perform work on a project initiated by Mr. Doe in his former position at the
agency. Second, Mr. Doe also wishes to become employed as a research analyst
with the University. We conclude that neither of these proposed outside
positions would violate any provision of AS 39.52.
FACTS
With respect to the first question, we understand from the ethics
disclosure form that was forwarded to our office, as well as from Mr. Doe
himself in a follow-up telephone conversation, that Mr. Doe formerly worked as
the project manager for the agency's "Comparative Risk Project," a project
designed to help the agency develop a methodology to use in prioritizing its
workload. As part of his duties in that position, Mr. Doe applied for, and
obtained, a grant from a federal agency; the funds from that grant are to be
expended in conducting a three-part analysis, which will then yield a system
for the agency to use in prioritizing its work. Two of the three parts are
fairly scientific, and will probably be assessed by the agency's employees as
part of their official duties, while the third is more of a statistical
analysis, which will likely be conducted by non-agency personnel. This grant
was obtained in the latter part of 1993, but, for a variety of reasons, very
little work has been done under the grant
to date.
In February 1995, Mr. Doe changed jobs within the agency; he is now in
an unrelated position. Approximately two months later, the new manager of the
Comparative Risk Project approached officials at the University to informally
discuss whether the University could conduct the third, statistical part of the
risk analysis, which will include conducting a public survey. The data from
this research survey will be provided to the agency, which will then combine it
with the other two components of the analysis to come up with a prioritization
procedure.
After the University submits a proposal to the agency, and assuming the
University obtains the contract, Mr. Doe would like to be employed as a
research analyst for the project, helping to develop the survey and draft the
final report. He obtained his Master's Degree in Public Administration from
the University, and his work would be based on that expertise. It is wholly
unrelated to Mr. Doe's current job. Mr. Doe estimates that the total time
working on this project will be 30--60 hours, at a total salary of
approximately $300--500.
With respect to your second question concerning Mr. Doe's outside
employment as a University research analyst, the facts appear to be
straightforward. Mr. Doe wishes to work under a University grant, funded by a
federal agency, to conduct research on a separate issue. The work is expected
to take five to ten hours per week.
ANALYSIS
Since the first scenario potentially implicates several different
provisions of the Executive Branch Ethics Act (the "Act"), each applicable
section will be discussed in turn. The second question is discussed in section
D below. At the outset, we note that Mr. Doe is clearly a "public officer"
within the Act's meaning. AS 39.52.960(21) (term generally includes any
employee of a state agency).
A. Misuse of Official Position
A public officer may not use his official position for personal gain;
specifically, the officer may not "seek other employment or contracts through
the use or attempted use of official position," and may not "receive . . .
compensation for the performance of official duties or responsibilities from a
person other than the state." AS 39.52.120(b)(1),(2). We have stated
previously that this provision "was intended both to prevent bribes and to
prevent employees from receiving double pay for performing their normal
duties." 1987 Op. Att'y Gen. at 2 (Apr. 24, 663-87-0389).
Mr. Doe did not seek, or even consider, employment with the University
relating to the Comparative Risk Project while he was employed as the project
manager. Only after he left that position did the contracting opportunity
arise with the University. Moreover, the fact that Mr. Doe is seeking only to
enter a contract with another entity which, in turn, intends to contract
directly with the state makes the relationship between Mr. Doe and the state
indirect, making it even less possible that his official position in the agency
somehow secured the contract for him. Thus, it does not appear that Mr. Doe
used, or could have used, his official position to get the subcontract work
with the University.
Second, the work Mr. Doe would do for the University is different from
his "official duties" that he now does for the agency; designing a public
survey on citizens' perceptions is wholly separate from Mr. Doe's current job
duties. Mr. Doe's proposed employment would not run afoul of the prohibition
on receiving outside compensation for performing official duties.
B. Improper Use of Information
Mr. Doe is prohibited from disclos[ing] or us[ing] information gained
in the course of, or by reason of, [his] official duties that could in any way
result in the receipt of any benefit for [him], if the information has not also
been disseminated to the public.
AS 39.52.140(a). Whether information has been "disseminated to the public" is
determined under 9 AAC 52.070 (eff. 4/24/94); information that is merely
available to the public, but has not been "published" under paragraph (a) of
the regulation is not considered to have been disseminated.
It does not appear that Mr. Doe used, or will use, any particularized
information that he had by virtue of his position as Comparative Risk Project
Manager to design or conduct the public survey. The survey appears to be a
separate, and smaller, aspect of the entire assessment; it is one of the three
components of the methodology that the agency must examine under the federal
grant, and its management is not susceptible to any private agency
information. Since Mr. Doe likely does not even have any specialized
information about conducting the survey that would benefit him by giving him an
advantage in subcontracting with the University, there does not appear to be
any violation of this provision.
On the other hand, Mr. Doe may have information that he gained as
project manager that could be used to help the University tailor its eventual
formal bid proposal more carefully to comport with exactly what the agency is
seeking in the public opinion portion of the risk analysis. If any such
information is not included in the agency's Request for Proposals, Mr. Doe may
not use that information, since it would indirectly benefit him if the
University should win the contract. Thus, if Mr. Doe does have any such
non-disseminated information, he should not assist the University in preparing
any bid that would be submitted to the agency.
C. Improper Influence
AS 39.52.150(a) provides:
A public officer . . . may not attempt to acquire, receive, apply for,
be a party to, or have a personal or financial interest in a state grant,
contract, lease, or loan if the public officer may take or withhold official
action that affects the award, execution, or administration of the state grant,
contract, lease, or loan.
If Mr. Doe were to be employed by the University to do work under a
University/agency contract, he would have a personal or financial interest in
the state contract within the meaning of this rule. Nonetheless, since Mr. Doe
has changed jobs, he is no longer in a position to "take or withhold official
action" that could affect the contract between the agency and the University.
This provision, then, does not prevent Mr. Doe from working for the University
on the survey project.
Although this conclusion would allow Mr. Doe to work on a contract that
is being administered by his own agency, the Act does not prohibit such an
arrangement. Indeed, the Act specifically allows a public officer to have a
personal or financial interest in a contract that is awarded or administered by
the same agency for which that officer works, as long as that interest is
reported in writing to the employee's designated supervisor. AS 39.52.150(d).
By filling out the disclosure form, Mr. Doe has complied with that requirement.
D. Outside Employment
The Act also discusses the circumstances in which an employee is
restricted from engaging in employment outside the state:
A public employee may not render services to benefit a personal or
financial interest or engage in or accept employment outside the agency which
the employee serves, if the outside employment or service is incompatible or in
conflict with the proper discharge of official duties.
AS 39.52.170(a) (emphasis added). This section is expanded upon in the
regulations, which provide that outside employment violates this section
if the employee's designated supervisor reasonably determines that the
outside employment or service
(1) takes time away from the employee's official duties;
(2) limits the scope of the employee's official duties; or
(3) is otherwise incompatible or in conflict with the proper
discharge of the employee's official duties.
9 AAC 52.090 (eff. 4/24/94).
It is Mr. Doe's designated supervisor who will apply the tests in this
provision. You must ascertain whether it can be reasonably determined that Mr.
Doe's outside work for the University, as proposed, would take time away from
his official duties. In making this determination, you will likely consider
that he would do the extra work, which amounts to approximately ten hours per
week, "outside normal working hours." See Ethics Disclosure Form, April 20,
1995. Second, in determining whether Mr. Doe's proposed work would limit the
scope of his official duties, you will need to examine the substantive
relationship between the public survey and any issues that Mr. Doe deals with
in his current position. Finally, though we do not perceive other indications
that the proposed project would be incompatible with, or in conflict with, Mr.
Doe's current duties, you should make that determination as well.
The second question, concerning Mr. Doe's proposed work as a research
analyst, is also resolved under these provisions. Generally, if he only does
the proposed five to ten hours of work outside of his normal working hours for
the state, it would appear reasonable to conclude that the outside employment
is not interfering with his state duties. In addition, you must determine
whether the proposed work would limit the scope of his official duties. Since
it appears that the periodic research work is unrelated to Mr. Doe's current
duties, it may be reasonable to conclude that the outside employment does not
limit the scope of Mr. Doe's official duties. Finally, there do not appear to
be other indications that the proposed work would be incompatible with, or in
conflict with, Mr. Doe's current duties.
Thus, as long as Mr. Doe reports this outside employment, AS
39.52.170(b), as he has, and as long as you determine that the outside
positions meet the test in the regulation, they are probably permissible.
CONCLUSION
There does not appear to be any violation of the Executive Branch
Ethics Act presented by the outside employment proposed by Mr. Doe, though you
will need to make the specific determination required by 9 AAC 52.090.
Although Mr. Doe's situation implicates several of the Act's provisions, none
appear to prohibit (1) his work for the University on the public survey portion
of the Comparative Risk Project, or (2) his work as a University research
analyst.
If I have misstated any facts in this opinion, or if you have any other
questions, please contact me immediately.
NBM:vo
3. ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
ETHICS: Retention of business interests upon appointment to office
MEMORANDUMState of Alaska
Department of Law
TO:Michael A. Nizich
Designated Ethics Supervisor
Office of the Governor
DATE:January 11, 1995
FILE NO.:663-95-0310
TEL. NO.: 465-3600
FROM:Kristen F. Bomengen
Assistant Attorney General
Human Services Section-Juneau
SUBJECT:Retention of business interests upon appointment to office
(Executive Ethics Act -- AS 39.52)
INTRODUCTION
You have asked whether a department commissioner may retain personal
business interests upon appointment to office. You have further inquired about
whether the commissioner's spouse's business interests with that department may
be affected by the appointment. Finally, you have asked whether the
commissioner may remain involved in volunteer service in the community as a
board member for a non-profit organization that has a grant from the
department.
The answer, in brief, is that the commissioner and spouse may retain
personal business interests. The businesses may have to forego certain
business opportunities with the department. On the other hand, if the
commissioner severs all financial ties with the commissioner's business, the
Executive Branch Ethics Act does not restrict the future activities of that
business. The commissioner's continued participation as a board member of a
grantee agency, however, would be incompatible with the official duties of a
department commissioner.
BACKGROUND
Two types of business interests must be examined in order to respond to
these concerns. First, the commissioner's spouse owns a firm. Although the
department itself does not let contracts related to the firm's activities, some
related contracts will be awarded and administered on behalf of the
department. The spouse's business generally bids on contracts of this nature.
These contracts would not usually be awarded and administered by the
Commissioner's Office, but either by the Department of Transportation and
Public Facilities (DOT/PF) or an administrative unit within the department.
Second, the commissioner is a partner in a consulting business, which
has been involved in a number of consulting projects for the department. These
projects concern policy development and planning. One project has just been
completed. The contracting officer for this project was an employee of an
administrative unit within the department. However, because of the policy
considerations within the project, the project was reviewed by two division
directors and a deputy commissioner. In the future, the department will likely
let additional contracts that are within the expertise of this partnership.
The commissioner is considering severing ties with the business partnership.
The commissioner may be interested in returning to consulting after leaving
state service.
In addition, the commissioner currently serves as a board member for a
non-profit agency that regularly seeks grants from the department. The
commissioner is interested in continuing community service activities, but is
concerned about potential for conflict under the provisions of the Executive
Branch Ethics Act.
APPLICABLE LAW
The applicable provisions of the Executive Branch Ethics Act are as
follows:
AS 39.52.150. IMPROPER INFLUENCE IN STATE GRANTS, CONTRACTS, LEASES,
OR LOANS. (a) A public officer, or an immediate family member, may not
attempt to acquire, receive, apply for, be a party to, or have a personal or
financial interest in a state grant, contract, lease, or loan if the public
officer may take or withhold official action that affects the award, execution,
or administration of the state grant, contract, lease, or loan.
(b) The prohibition in (a) of this section does not apply to a state
grant, contract, or lease competitively solicited unless the officer
(1) is employed by the administrative unit awarding the grant,
contract, or lease or is employed by the administrative unit for which the
grant, contract, or lease is let; or
(2) takes official action with respect to the award, execution, or
administration of the grant, contract, or lease.
AS 39.52.170. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTED. (a) A public employee
may not render services to benefit a personal or financial interest or engage
in or accept employment outside the agency which the employee serves, if the
outside employment or service is incompatible or in conflict with the proper
discharge of official duties.
AS 39.52.960. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter, unless the context
requires otherwise,
(1) "administrative unit" means a branch, bureau, center, committee,
division, fund, office, program, section, or any other subdivision of an
agency;
. . . .
(9) "financial interest" means
(A) an interest held by a public officer or an immediate family
member, which includes an involvement or ownership of an interest in a
business, including a property ownership, or a professional or private
relationship, that is a source of income, or from which, or as a result of
which, a person has received or expects to receive a financial benefit;
(B) holding a position in a business, such as an officer, director,
trustee, partner, employee, or the like, or holding a position of management[.]
The statutes have been clarified by regulations as follows:
9 AAC 52.080. STATE GRANTS, CONTRACTS, LEASES, AND LOANS.
(a) For purposes of AS 39.52.150(b), a state grant, contract, or lease is
competitively solicited if the grant, contract, or lease
(1)is awarded by competitive sealed bidding under AS 36.30.100
- 36.30.190 or competitive sealed proposals under AS 36.30.200 - 36.30.270; or
(2)is awarded by procedures substantially similar to
competitive sealed bidding or competitive sealed proposals and AS 36.30 does
not apply to the awarding of the grant, contract, or lease.
(b) If a state grant, contract, lease, or loan is awarded by or for a
public corporation, board, or commission within a department but not by or for
the office of the commissioner of that department, then an employee of the
office of the commissioner in that department is not considered to be employed
by the administrative unit awarding the grant, contract, lease, or loan.
(c)For purposes of AS 39.52.150(b)(1), if the public officer
was not employed by the administrative unit at the time a state grant,
contract, or lease was competitively solicited, the officer's subsequent
employment by that administrative unit does not constitute a violation of AS
39.52.150 unless the officer takes or withholds official action with respect to
the administration of the grant, contract, or lease.
9 AAC 52.090. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE. For purposes of AS
39.52.170, a public employee's outside employment or service, including
volunteer service, is incompatible or in conflict with the proper discharge of
official duties if the employee's designated supervisor reasonably determines
that the outside employment or service
(1)takes time away from the employee's official duties;
(2)limits the scope of the employee's official duties; or
(3)is otherwise incompatible or in conflict with the proper
discharge of the employee's official duties.
ANALYSIS
Spouse's Business
Under AS 39.52.150(a), a public officer or an immediate family member
may not have or seek a financial interest in a state contract if the public
officer may take or withhold official action that affects the award or
administration of the contract. When a contract is competitively solicited,
however, the prohibition of AS 39.52.150(a) only applies if the employee is
part of the administrative unit awarding the contract or actually takes action
on the contract as set out at AS 39.52.150(b).
The commissioner's spouse owns a firm, and may bid on state contracts.
Under AS 39.52.150, the firm may bid on any project on which the commissioner
could not take official action. Thus, the firm may bid on any project that has
no connection with the commissioner's department.
The spouse's firm, however, may wish to bid on projects for work
related to the department. We assume for this analysis that the contracts are
competitively bid. Thus, the questions are whether the commissioner's
"administrative unit" will award the contract, and, if not, whether the
commissioner will take official action that affects the award or administration
of any such contract.
The award and administration of these projects for the department is
usually performed by DOT/PF pursuant to a Reimbursable Services Agreement (RSA)
with the department. The department rarely issues these contracts directly,
unless a delegation of authority for contracts of a limited dollar amount is
received from DOT/PF. The commissioner, however would be the signatory on the
RSA to DOT/PF that funds these projects for the department.
In most, if not all, cases, neither the department nor the
Commissioner's Office will be the administrative unit that awards the
contract. Moreover, the project manager within the department most likely will
be from another administrative unit, not the commissioner or an employee within
the Commissioner's Office. Under 9 AAC 52.080(b), employees of the
Commissioner's Office are specifically excluded from being considered employees
of all administrative units of the department.
Thus, the commissioner's potential conflict will be analyzed under AS
39.52.150(b), not AS 39.52.150(a). The question, then, is not whether the
commissioner may take official action, but whether the commissioner will take
official action on a project on which the spouse's firm may want to bid.
The commissioner must sign the RSA for funds to be spent on projects
that involve significant expenditures. A RSA generally will be signed prior to
the award of a contract by DOT/PF, but a contract amendment may involve
subsequent RSAs that will be designated for a specific firm. Further, the
statutory duties of the commissioner, as principal executive officer of the
department, include the management of certain state facilities. Pursuant to
these duties, the commissioner should participate in some decisions regarding
important facilities for the department. Thus, in the usual case the
commissioner will take official action on a contract let on behalf of the
department.
The spouse's firm may not bid on contracts on which the commissioner
will take official action. AS 39.52.150(b)(2). This conflict may be cured,
however, if the commissioner may delegate the commissioner's duties and thereby
avoid taking any official action on a particular project.
Whether the commissioner may delegate the commissioner's duties
requires a case-by-case analysis that must be performed by the commissioner's
designated ethics supervisor. If the matter includes a traditionally delegated
function, it may be reasonable to conclude that the commissioner will take no
direct action on the matter. For example, contracts for small dollar amounts
for minor modifications traditionally have been delegated to a person in
another administrative unit within the department. On more significant
matters, the designated ethics supervisor, once concluding that there is a
potential for a violation under AS 39.52.210, may make a reassignment of duties
in order to cure the conflict, or direct the commissioner to divest the
financial interest that poses the potential violation.
In summary, the spouse's firm may bid on any state contracts that
clearly do not involve the potential for action by the commissioner of this
department. This may include some contracts awarded by DOT/PF on behalf of the
department. The spouse's firm may not seek state contracts that require
official action by the commissioner of this department.
The Commissioner's Business Partnership
As discussed above, under AS 39.52.150, a public officer may not seek a
contract or hold a financial interest in a contract if the officer may take or
withhold official action concerning that contract. If the contract is
competitively solicited, these restrictions apply only if the public officer is
an employee of the administrative unit that awards the contract, or if the
public officer takes official action with respect to the contract. The
commissioner's consulting business involves outside employment or the rendering
of services that will benefit a financial interest. Accordingly, AS 39.52.170,
which prohibits outside employment that is incompatible with performance of
state duties, also applies.
If the commissioner retains a financial interest in the consulting
business, we believe that the consulting business should not bid on state
contracts with the department. First, these contracts involve matters of
policy and agency discretion, and the Commissioner's Office has been directly
involved in previous contracts obtained by this partnership. Under AS
39.52.150(b), the commissioner may not retain a financial interest in the
consulting business unless these policy decision are delegated to another
official.
Moreover, under AS 39.52.170, outside employment or financial interests
are restricted if the employment or interest is incompatible or in conflict
with the proper discharge of official duties. Under 9 AAC 52.090, an
incompatibility with the discharge of official duties may arise with outside
employment or service, including volunteer service, if a determination is made
that it limits the scope of the employee's official duties or demonstrates
another conflict. We believe that the commissioner's designated ethics
supervisor would find that a delegation of policy-making authority would not be
consistent with the expectation that a commissioner will perform the planning
and policy formulation duties of the position.
The commissioner has indicated that the business and financial interest
in the partnership will not be retained. The commissioner has asked, however,
whether the commissioner's former business associate would be precluded from
continuing in the business and seeking contracts from the department. The
answer is that the Executive Branch Ethics Act does not prohibit a former
business partner from continuing the activities of the business, including
seeking contracts from the department.
Community Service as a Board Member
The commissioner serves on a board of a volunteer organization that
obtains grants from the department. The restrictions on outside employment in
AS 39.52.170 also apply to volunteer activities. 9 AAC 52.090. These services
may be incompatible or in conflict with the proper discharge of the employee's
official duties if conflicting interests may arise in the course of performing
these duties. A board member must act in the best interests of the non-profit
agency. A commissioner must act in the best interests of the department. The
interests of a grantee may not be fully compatible with the interests of the
department. For example, a board member may become involved in problems
encountered in the grant or a petition to the department; the department
commissioner may have to make a final determination that will impact the
grantee or respond to a petition. The conflict would not exist if the
non-profit agency has grants from other departments, but a serious potential
for conflicts exists when the non-pro
fit agency is a grantee of the same department. Consequently, the commissioner
is advised to resign from the board of the grantee agency.
CONCLUSION
In summary, the commissioner's spouse's business interests do not
present a potential for a violation of the Executive Branch Ethics Act, except
that the spouse's firm will be precluded from seeking contracts from the
department if the commissioner is likely to take official action on the
contract. The commissioner's business partnership will present a potential for
a violation of the Executive Branch Ethics Act if the commissioner retains a
financial interest in the partnership. However, if the financial interests in
the partnership are severed, there is no restriction on the continuation of the
former partner's business activities with the department. Finally, the ongoing
presence of the commissioner on the board of a non-profit agency that has a
grant from the department will be incompatible with the appointee's official
duties. The commissioner is advised to resign from the board.
KFB/bap
07/05/1999 Office of the Governor
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
1. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Vacancy List
Click here for the Boards and Commissions list for 07/05/1999.
Please click on the attached icon for a quarterly list of current board
vacancies and terms to expire. Please be aware of the column titled "FD" or
LC" as Financial Disclosure and/or Legislative Confirmation may be required
after appointment to certain boards. If you are interested in applying for a
board or commission seat, please send, fax or email a resume and brief cover
letter explaining your interest and qualifications to the below address. As
per state law, you must be a registered voter prior to the last general
election and be a resident of Alaska in order to be an eligible applicant. You
may wish to visit our website at
http://www.gov.state.ak.us/boards/bcinfo.htm which contains a one page
fact sheet on each board or contact us at Office of the Governor, Boards &
Commissions, P.O. Box 110001, Juneau, AK 99801, ph: 465-3500, fax: 465-3532,
email:
Lilla_Giles@gov.state.ak.us
2. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, Chilkoot Lake Dock
Alaska Coastal Management Program
Division of Governmental Coordination (DGC)
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested.
Proposed Project & Location:
Installation of a 6ft. by 20ft. floating boat dock in Chilkoot Lake, Haines, to
moor (4) 28ft. pontoon boats used by Chilkoot Lake Tours for sightseeing and
fishing trips.
Applicant/Agent: Chilkoot Lake Tours/Shane Horton
Project Number:State ID # AK 9906-14JJ
Project Name: Chilkoot Lake Dock
Deadline for written comments: July 27, 1999
For more information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
P.O. Box 110030
240 Main Street, Suite 500
Juneau, AK 99811-0030
Contact: Jen Garland
Phone:465-3177
Fax:465-3075
Email:
Jennifer_Garland@Gov.state.ak.us
Your comments, addressed directly to DGC, are required to preserve your rights
to file a petition under Alaska Statute 46.40.100(b)(1). Individuals with
disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to
participate in this review may contact the number above.
Dated at Juneau on June 24, 1999
3. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, Savoonga Airport ANICS Facility
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested.
Proposed Project & Location: The project is a Phase II ANICS facility located
at the airport in Savoonga, Alaska. The ANICS is a communication system that
would includes a 4.5 meter antenna and an emergency diesel generator that would
be placed in a 28-foot Radome on top of a loadframe. A 500-gallon above-ground
fuel tank would be located outside the Radome. The facility would be build on
a two-foot deep gravel pad and have a 178-foot long, 9-foot wide gravel access
trail to connect it to an existing automated weather site. The fuel storage
facility and emergency generator would have secondary containment incorporated
as part of the project.
Applicant/Agent: FAA/New Horizons Telecom, Inc.
Project Number:State Id # AK 9906-13AA
Project Name: Savoonga Airport ANICS Facility
Deadline for written comments: July 28, 1999
For More Information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
Southcentral Regional Office
3601 C. Street, Suite 370
Anchorage, AK 99503-5930
Contact: Maureen McCrea
Phone:269-7473
Fax:561-6134
Email:
maureen_mccrea@gov.state.ak.us
Your comments, addressed directly to DGC, are required to preserve your rights
to file a petition under Alaska Statute 46.40.100(B)(1). The State Of Alaska,
Division of Governmental Coordination, complies with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need
auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this
review may contact the number above.
Dated at Anchorage, AK on 6/25/99
4. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, Seward Highway Reconstruction MP8 to MP18
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program and for a right-of-way
by the Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested.
Proposed Project & Location:
The project is the reconstruction of the Seward Highway from MP 8 to MP 18.
The project involves widening the roadway from 7.3 meters to 10.8 meters with
additional improvements for auxiliary truck climbing lanes, grade separation at
the MP 14 Alaska Railroad Crossing and new drainage structures. Gravel will
come from near by private sources. The new drainage structures include:
Extending the grouse Creek Box Culvert at MP 8.3, by approximately 2.5 meters
on the west side and 3.5 meters on the east side of the highway. Minor stream
changes will be involved at this crossing and in-stream work is planned. There
will be some minor bank work, but in stream work would be minimal beyond the
box culvert extension.
Reduce the existing relocation of a major fork of Grouse Creek at MP 10.7 from
200 m to about 60 m with some minor stream alignment changes.
Remove four 36" culverts at MP 16 (locally referred to as Youth Hostel Creek)
and construct a two twin 3.8 meter by 2.4 meter diameter arch pipe culverts
approximately 28 meters long. The inlet and outlet would be protected with
headwalls buried approximately one meter and Class 1 riprap would be place
approximately 5 meters upstream and downstream of the headwalls.
Construct a 10-meter wide overflow channel on the west side of the highway to
handle floodwaters greater than a Q2 flood. A concrete weir would be formed
into the into the box culvert headwall to maintain Grouse Creek in its present
location
Additional work will entail:
Repaving the turnout at Mile 8.2
Surface the turnout at Mile 10.9
Construct a scenic overlook/reststop in the Snow River Valley at MP 12.5, this
will be on top of excess material excavated during the project
Repave the turnout at Mile 13.2
Replace 48" culvert at MP 9.1 with a fish pipe.
Install a new cross pipe for flow equalization at MP 13.2
Obliterate the existing highway in areas of realignment down to original
ground.
Plant woody vegetation (sprigs and rooted bundles) between the highway and an
earlier stream realignment near M.P.17.
Provide a widened area behind the guardrail so tourist can safely take pictures
at Reflection Lake.
The project is located within lands owned by the State of Alaska in T1N, R1W,
Sec. 1; T2N, R1W, Secs. 24, 25, 36; T2N, R1E, Secs. 6,7,18,19, S.M.
Applicant: Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities
3132 Channel Drive
Juneau, AK 99801
Contact: Bill Ballard -- 907/465-6954
Project Number: State Id # AK 9906-08AA
Project Name: Seward Highway Reconstruction MP 8 to MP 18
DNR Application Number: ADL 227555
Deadline for written comments: July 31, 1999
For more information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
Southcentral Regional Office
3601 C. Street, Suite 370
Anchorage, AK 99503-5930
Contact: Jennifer Nolan Wing
Phone: 269-7475
Fax: 561-6134
Email:
Jennifer_Wing@gov.state.ak.us
Your comments, addressed directly to DGC, are required to preserve your rights
to file a petition under Alaska Statute 46.40.100(B)(1). The State Of Alaska,
Division of Governmental Coordination, complies with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need
auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to participate in this
review may contact the number above.
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands, reserves the right to
waive technical defects in this notice.
Dated at Anchorage, AK on June 21, 1999
5. PUBLIC NOTICES
ACMP Consistency Review, State Parks Chilkoot Lake Docks
The following project is proposed in your area and is being reviewed for
consistency with the Alaska Coastal Management Program. Your comments,
particularly on the proposed project's consistency with the affected local
coastal district management program, are requested.
Proposed Project & Location: Moorage of 2 20 ft. x 6 ft. docks in Chilkoot
Lake for summer public use.
Applicant/Agent: DNR - Division of Parks/Bill Zack
Project Number:State ID # AK 9906-17JJ
Project Name:State Parks Chilkoot Lake Docks
Deadline for written comments: July 31, 1999
For more information or to submit comments contact:
Division of Governmental Coordination
P.O. Box 110030
240 Main Street, Suite 500
Juneau, AK 99811-0030
Contact: Jen Garland
Phone: 465- 3177
Fax: 465-3075
Email:
Jennifer_Garland@Gov.state.ak.us<CR>/a>]
Your comments, addressed directly to DGC, are required to preserve your rights
to file a petition under Alaska Statute 46.40.100(b)(1). Individuals with
disabilities who may need auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications to
participate in this review may contact the number above.
Dated at Juneau on June 28, 1999
6. PUBLIC NOTICES
Denali Commission Meeting-7/6/99-Anch
Notice of Public Meeting
Denali Commission
The Commission will hold it's first public meeting from 3 p.m to 6 p.m.
on Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the Governor's conference room located at
3601 C Street (Room 758) in Anchorage, Alaska. The proposed agenda will
include the mission of the Commission, funding criteria and proposed
projects. Anyone interested in participating by teleconference can call
751-8000 in Anchorage or toll free outside the Anchorage area,
1-877-751-8001. Public comment will be taken between 4-5:30 p.m. For
additional information contact Corrine Eilo, Operations Director of the
Denali Commission, at 907-271-1414.
7. REGULATIONS FILED BY THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
Newly Filed Regulations- Reg. 151, Oct. Supplement
See the attached list of regulations recently filed by the Lieutenant Governor
which will be published in Register 151 of the Alaska Administrative Code
(October supplement).
07/05/1999 Public Safety
PUBLIC SAFETY
1. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Seeking Professional Services -- Software Development
The Department of Public Safety is seeking professional services to provide
supplemental technical expertise and programming support to assist the Division
of Administrative Services, Information Systems Section, in meeting its
software development requirements. Applicants must have expert knowledge of
State and National criminal justice computer systems, including previous
experience in developing software for automated law enforcement and criminal
history records systems. The project scope and performance information is
available from Kathleen L. Mather, Data Processing Manager, Department of
Public Safety, 5700 East Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507. Responses should be
submitted to the same address and are due by Thursday, July 29 at 3 p.m. Alaska
Daylight Savings Time.
2. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Wanted To Purchase -- Aluminum Boats
The State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety, Division of Fish and Wildlife
Protection, seeks to acquire three (3) new deep "V" aluminum rigid hull boats
equipped with closed cell foam collars. The boat hulls shall be constructed of
1/4 inch 5086 aluminum alloy minimum. The boats shall be fitted with solid
closed cell polyethylene foam collars which are coated with .190" UV stable,
abrasion resistant, polyurethane minimum. These collars shall wrap around the
vessel from bow to stern and provide floatation, stability, and fendering
capability. One boat shall be 21 feet in length and be an open center console
design. The other boats shall be 27 feet in length and be fitted with
fully-enclosed aluminum cabins, small galley structures, and v-berths. These
boats shall be fitted with outboard engines. All potential bidders must have a
minimum of five years experience in the design and construction of vessels of
this type. Bidders must have an available representative capable of correcting
defects or hon
oring warranties in Alaska. If your firm manufactures and/or distributes such
a craft, and can provide local service that you feel meets these requirements,
contact Captain Al Cain, Fish & Wildlife Protection, 5700 East Tudor Road,
Anchorage, AK 99507; phone (907) 269-5589 or fax (907) 269-5616, prior to 3
p.m. on July 20, 1999.
3. COMPETITIVE & OTHER SOLICITATIONS
Wanted To Purchase -- Kodiak Enforcement Vessel
The State of Alaska, Department of Public Safety, desires to purchase a new or
existing vessel suitable for patrol use around Kodiak Island. The following
specifications are desirable:
55'to 65' in length
18-knot to 24-knot cruising speed
750-mile minimum crising range
Male and female living quarters and accommodations
6' draft, or shallow draft desirable
Ability to pull and stack 6X6 shellfish or finfish pots
Ability to put a 21' patrol skiff on deck
Twin diesel inboard propulsion engines
Two electrical generators, one 30 KW and one 15 KW, approximate
Deck crane for moving pots and loading supplies
The vessel must be suitable for operations in winter ocean environments around
Kodiak Island and Shelikof Strait. USA construction required. Vessel must be
less than 10 years old or newly constructed. The State desires a vessel in
good condition and current on repairs and maintenance. The State desires
certain sea-keeping characteristics, and vessels meeting these will be given
higher priority for selection. The vessel should present a neat and clean
appearance, having no need of major repairs.
The Department has a budget of $700,000 for the project. This is a first
advertisement to gather information. If you have or can construct a vessel
meeting these specifications and wish to submit a non-binding informational
estimate for review, send vessel surveys, pictures, description or other
information to Captain Al Cain, Alaska Department of Public Safety, 5700 East
Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507; phone (907) 269-5589 or fax (907) 269-5616.
Submit your information before July 20, 1999, for consideration.
07/05/1999 Revenue
REVENUE
1. AGENCY MEETINGS
Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation Audit & Agenda Planning Committee Meetings
Tuesday, July 13, 1999, 2:00 p.m.
Location of Meeting
KPMG Peat Marwick
(6th Floor Conference Room)
601 West 5th Avenue
Anchorage, Alaska
The Audit Committee of the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation (APFC) will meet
to discuss the QED status report; real estate issues; KPMG briefing on 1999
financial audit scope; and the scope of the workflow audit. Directly following
the Audit Committee meeting, the Agenda Planning Committee of the APFC will
meet to develop the agenda for the August 13, 1999 Board of Trustees Retreat.
The meeting is open to the public, but does not provide for public testimony.
Agenda times may vary and the Chair may reorder agenda items.
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation complies with Title II of the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need
auxiliary aids, services, or special modifications should contact Sandra
Firestack at 465-2078 or 465-4355 (TTY/TDD) three days prior to meeting.
2. PUBLIC NOTICES
Upcoming Board Member Election For Alaska State Pension Investment Board
An election will be held during 1999 to fill one of the elected seats on the
Alaska State Pension Investment Board. A candidate must be a member of the
Teachers' Retirement System.
The ASPIB has fiduciary responsibility for management and investment of the
state retirement funds, the Supplemental Benefits Program (SBS), and the
Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). The ASPIB consists of two elected members
from the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), two elected members from
the Teachers' Retirement System (TRS), three members appointed by the Governor,
and the Commissioner of the Department of Revenue (DOR). The term of office
for one of the TRS members elected by the TRS membership will expire on
December 31, 1999. The winning candidate will serve a four-year term
commencing January 1, 2000. If the top vote-getters for this seat receive the
same number of votes, there will be a runoff election.
A nomination for a trustee's seat may be made by the Teachers' Retirement Board
or by petition on a form available from the Liaison Officer of the Alaska State
Pension Investment Board, Department of Revenue. A nominating petition must
include:
(1) the nominee's name and address;
(2) a statement of the nominee's willingness to serve;
(3) a narrative biographical sketch not to exceed 150 words; and
(4) the printed names, signatures, and addresses of at least 10 members of the
TRS.
Nominating petitions will be available by May 17, 1999. Nominating petitions
must be completed and returned to Judy Hall at the Alaska State Pension
Investment Board by 4:30 p.m. ADST, July 30, 1999. Members are encouraged to
either hand deliver or send their petitions by certified mail.
Nominating petitions may be obtained by writing or calling:
Alaska State Pension Investment Board
P.O. Box 110405
Juneau, Alaska 99811-0405
Attn: Judy Hall, Liaison Officer
907 465-3749
Nominating petitions should be received by the ASPIB as early as possible so
that nominees will have an opportunity to correct illegible or incomplete
petitions before the July 30, 1999 deadline. Petitions will not be accepted
after the deadline. Corrections will not be accepted after the deadline.
Once the petitions are validated, ballots containing the names of the eligible
candidates, biographical sketches, and voting instructions will be mailed to
all TRS members. Ballots will be mailed on or about September 17, 1999, with
voting deadline/ballot counting on October 22, 1999.
If you are a person with a disability who may need a special accommodation in
order to participate in the process, please contact Judy Hall, Liaison Officer,
at 907 465-3749 no later than July 1, 1999 to make any necessary arrangements.
