The Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: Background, Status, and Issues for Congress (open access)

The Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: Background, Status, and Issues for Congress

This report concerns itself with the construction of an Alaska natural gas pipeline. The report considers the funding available for a natural gas pipeline and the potential for it to stimulate the economy. Moreover, the report discusses how the 2008 recession poses an obstacle to the creation of the pipeline due to it causing low gas prices.
Date: November 30, 2009
Creator: Parfomak, Paul W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background, Governance, and Issues for Congress (open access)

Oil Spills in U.S. Coastal Waters: Background, Governance, and Issues for Congress

This report reviews the history and trends of oil spills in the United States; identifies the legal authorities governing oil spill prevention, response, and cleanup; and examines the threats of future oil spills in U.S. coastal waters.
Date: April 23, 2009
Creator: Ramseur, Jonathan L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
NMFS Auke Bay Laboratory Marine Ecology and Stock Assessment (MESA) Program Activities and Accomplishments, April 1, 2008 - April 1 2009 (open access)

NMFS Auke Bay Laboratory Marine Ecology and Stock Assessment (MESA) Program Activities and Accomplishments, April 1, 2008 - April 1 2009

This report discusses the activities and accomplishments of the Auke Bay Marine Ecology and Stock Assessment Program based in Juneau Alaska.
Date: April 2009
Creator: United States. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: Status and Current Policy Issues (open access)

The Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline: Status and Current Policy Issues

This report provides a brief review of efforts to develop and construct a natural gas pipeline from Prudhoe Bay, a status report on recent efforts to proceed, and an analysis of major relevant policy issues.
Date: September 12, 2008
Creator: Hederman, William F.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cruise Ship Pollution: Background, Laws and Regulations, and Key Issues (open access)

Cruise Ship Pollution: Background, Laws and Regulations, and Key Issues

This report describes the several types of waste streams that cruise ships may discharge and emit. It identifies the complex body of international and domestic laws that address pollution from cruise ships. It then describes federal and state legislative activity concerning cruise ships in Alaskan waters and activities in a few other states, as well as current industry initiatives to manage cruise ship pollution.
Date: July 1, 2008
Creator: Copeland, Claudia
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): New Directions in the 110th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): New Directions in the 110th Congress

This report provides background and analysis regarding the legislative history of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in northeastern Alaska. It also discusses actions in the 109th Congress, the energy resources, oil and natural gas and the impact they have on wildlife.
Date: June 18, 2008
Creator: Corn, M. L.; Gelb, Bernard A. & Alexander, Kristina
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Alaska Natural Gas Pipelines: Interaction of the Natural Gas and Steel Markets (open access)

Alaska Natural Gas Pipelines: Interaction of the Natural Gas and Steel Markets

In 1976, Congress approved legislation to establish the regulatory framework for building a pipeline to bring natural gas from the Alaska North Slope to the lower 48 states. This report focuses on two major issues or uncertainties that may serve as economic constraints on a capital investment undertaking of this major scale.
Date: March 28, 2007
Creator: Cooney, Stephen & Pirog, Robert L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues (open access)

BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline Shutdowns: Regulatory Policy Issues

This report discusses policy issues in federal oversight of pipeline safety related to BP Alaska North Slope Pipeline operations.
Date: January 9, 2007
Creator: Perfomak, Paul W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies in the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies in the 109th Congress

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.
Date: July 7, 2006
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - USA-0132v3 Fort Wainwright AK (open access)

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - USA-0132v3 Fort Wainwright AK

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - USA-0132v3 Fort Wainwright AK - 1 - Fort Wainwright, AK
Date: March 28, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

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.
Date: March 28, 2006
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 6 Realign Eielson (open access)

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 6 Realign Eielson

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 6 Realign Eielson - 79Z - Eielson
Date: March 27, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 7 Close Kulis (open access)

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 7 Close Kulis

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - COBRA Air Force 7 Close Kulis - 80Z - Kulis, AK
Date: March 27, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - Galena cash flow (open access)

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - Galena cash flow

2005 BRAC Commission Final COBRA Run - Galena cash flow - 195 - Galena AFB, AK
Date: March 27, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

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.
Date: January 26, 2006
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Commission Executive Correspondence (open access)

BRAC Commission Executive Correspondence

Contains Executive Correspondence regarding Eilson AFB, AK
Date: January 11, 2006
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Letter
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains notes and research regarding the Galena part 3 of 3
Date: January 6, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains information regarding the Galena Contract Part 2 of 3
Date: January 6, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains notes and research regarding the Galena Contract Part 1 of 3
Date: January 6, 2006
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Trace Metals and Hydrocarbons in Sediments of the Beaufort Lagoon, Northeast Arctic Alaska, Exposed to Long-term Natural Oil Seepage, Recent Anthropogenic Activities and Pristine Conditions (open access)

Trace Metals and Hydrocarbons in Sediments of the Beaufort Lagoon, Northeast Arctic Alaska, Exposed to Long-term Natural Oil Seepage, Recent Anthropogenic Activities and Pristine Conditions

This is a study on anthropogenic contaminants discharged from uses of petroleum products in Alaskan coastal waters. The reports also looks at metals and hydrocarbons in sediments.
Date: January 2006
Creator: Naidu, A. Sathy; Kelley, John J.; Misra, Debasmita & Venkatesan, M. Indira
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress (open access)

Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR): Controversies for the 109th Congress

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.
Date: December 16, 2005
Creator: Corn, M. Lynne; Gelb, Bernard A. & Baldwin, Pamela
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains general notes and research (including base visit information) for Air Force Team Analyst Craig Hall regarding Eielson AFB, AK
Date: December 12, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains notes and research (including base visit presentation and other supporting documents) from Air Force Analyst Craig Hall regarding Galena FOL, AK
Date: December 12, 2005
Creator: United States. Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission.
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research (open access)

BRAC Analysis - Notes and Research

Contains community input at regional hearing for Air Force Team Analyst Craig Hall regarding Fairbanks, AK (Eielson AFB, AK)
Date: December 12, 2005
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library