This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy development. The report discusses arguments for and against such development and focuses especially on related pieces of legislation that directly affects the future of the ANWR.

This report discusses the ongoing debate about whether or not to open the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) for energy development. The report discusses arguments for and against such development and focuses especially on related pieces of legislation that directly affects the future of the ANWR.

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.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Western Europe, Iceland, North Africa, Aleutians, New Guinea, Australia, Burma, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Map inset shows the Russian front. Includes photographs: Jap welcomers; Over barbed wire; The Nazi 88; Converted merchantman; U.S. Army's troopship of the skies. Back: This is Aid to Russia. 10 photographs are accompanied by explanatory text.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Solomon Islands, New Guinea, Aleutians, China, India, Western Europe, Yugoslavia, Mediterranean, Russia. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Map insets show Solomon Islands, Russian front. Includes photographs: view of Tulagi; German fighter; Facing the Nazis; Sniper suit; A traitor covers up; Club for U.S. forces on London. Back: British Battle Dress. Includes 6 photograhs, 4 drawings with accompanying text.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Northern France, Air assault, Allied conference, Southwest Pacific, Mediterranean, Russia, North Africa, Aleutians, China, Brazil. Large world map is keyed to text and illustrates time zones around the world. Inset maps show The European theatre, Main area of operations in the Solomons, USSR. Includes photographs: Landing party; Commando glider; Last stop in North Africa; War in the heart of Africa. Back: China's Cadets. 10 photographs are accompanied by text.

Front: Text describes action on various war fronts: Italy, Russia, Kiska, Berlin, Conference, Burma, China, New Guinea, New Georgia. Maps show Russian front -- Southern Italy. Includes photographs: Kiska, Sicily. Back: Weapons of the German Infantry Division. 17 weapons are identified and described, including the size, maximum range, and number found in various German Army units. Each weapon is keyed by number to a battle illustration.

Executive Correspondence: Letter to the Honorable Gordon England Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense from Ted Stevens (Chairman, Committee on Appropriations, subcommittee on Defense) regarding Eielson Air Force Base.

Executive Correspondence - Maj Gen Campbell, Commissioner, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, writes in regards to the preparation of BRAC Report that the commission consider several points raised by the State of Alaska.

Base Visit Trip Report - Kulis AGS, AK - June 14, 2005

Executive Correspondence - Letter dtd 08/05/05 to Chairman Principi from Maj Gen Craig Campbell, Commissioner of the State of Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs expressing his concerns regarding DoD’s recommendations for Kulis ANG Base, Elmendorf AFB, Galena AFS, and Eielson AFB.

Community Correspondence - Letter from Gary Olson regarding Eiselson AFB and the importance in keeping Eiselson AB open as a strategic location

Executive Correspondence - Letter from Alaska Governor Frank H. Murkowski expressing his concerns over the process used by the DoD to select bases for closure or realignment i.e., Kulis Air national Guard Base and Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Base Visit - Commissioner Base Visit Book, Gelena Forward Operation Location, Alaska 29 July 2005

Base Visit Input - Base Input Eleventh Air Force Forward Operating Location Activities. Colonel Joe Skaja, Commander, 611th Air Support Group, 28 July 2005.

State Input - Collection of News Articles and Brochures relating to Fairbanks, AK Regional Hearing - 6/15/2005

Disregard Header and Footer Restriction - Candidate Recommendation #USAF-0056 Realign Eilson AFB The 354th Wing is inactivated and its assigned A-10 aircraft distributed to the 917th Wing (AFRC), Barksdale AFB, Louisiana (3PAA); 347th Wing, Moody AFB, Georgia (12 PAA); and to BAI (3 PAA). Its F-16 Block 40 aircraft are distributed to the 57th Wing, Nellis AFB, NV (18 PAA). The ANG tanker unit and rescue alert detachment remain.

Executive Correspondence - A follow-up letter of August 5, 2005 from Frank H. Murkowski, Governor of Alaska; Department of Military and Veterans Affairs;

Community Correspondence – Fax dtd 08/22/05 to the Commission from Merrick Peirce from Fairbanks, AK expressing his opposition to the proposed closure of Eielson AFB and the adverse effect this closure would have on the USAF’s ability to effectively operate in very cold weather, sub-arctic environments

Executive Correspondence – Fax dtd 08/22/05 to Chairman Principi from Maj. Gen. Craig Campbell, Commissioner of the AK Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, discussing the adverse effects to AK should Galena AFB close.

Executive Correspondence – Fax dtd 08/22/05 to Chairman Principi from Louden Tribal Council Dean Westlake attaching a letter received by the Council from the Fish and Wildlife Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior discussing USAF facilities used in Galena AFB (AK) by the Service and how operations would be adversely affected were the base to be closed.

DOD Input - Maps showing Distance of Medical Facilities in Anchorage Area

Report issued by the Bureau of Mines over a study conducted on the Houston coal mine. Descriptions of the location, geology, and production of the coal mine are presented. This report includes tables, maps, and illustrations.

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