Abstract: Summaries of the geology and mineral deposits, and appraisals of the uranium possibilities of the various regions of Alaska are presented in this report.

From Purpose and Scope of Study: "The Lime Hills Quadrangle in south-central Alaska (Fig. 1) was evaluated to identify geologic environments and delineate areas that exhibit characteristics favorable for uranium deposits."

This report discusses the history of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR), the basic issues in the debate over wilderness versus development, the Native interests, and the energy and biological resources at stake.

This report provides a selection of news articles and government publications weighing the economic advantages of tapping Alaskan oil versus the environmental effects and hazards of oil drilling and transport.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

This report provides an overview of Arctic-related issues for Congress and refers readers to more in-depth CRS reports on specific relevant topics.

From Purpose and Scope of Study: "The Tyonek Quadrangle in south-central Alaska (Fig. 1) was evaluated to identify geologic units that have characteristics favorable for the occurrence of uranium deposits. The results of the quadrangle evaluation will be used by BFEC to estimate the amount of potential uranium resources in the study area. The uranium potential and confidence level are determined by comparison of uraniferous deposits or occurrence in the Tyonek Quadrangle with models of known uranium deposits elsewhere."

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to approve energy development in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR). Current law forbids energy leasing in the Refuge. This report addresses several legislative options on the issue, as well as policymakers' arguments for and against development, especially in the wake of increasing terrorism since 2000-2001.

From Introduction: "The Mt. McKinley Quadrangle in central Alaska (Fig. 1) was evaluated to identify geologic environments and delineate areas that exhibit characteristics favorable for the occurrence of uranium deposits."

The following report provides findings of trace elements from investigations on Cache and upper Peters Creeks in the Tentana District, Alaska after discovering radioactive minerals within Geological Survey's collection of Alaskan placer deposits. This investigation took place in the summer of 1945.