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Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2018
Draft Work Plan
Denali Commission.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Denali Commission
(Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative federalstate partnership designed to provide
critical utilities, infrastructure and
support for economic development and
training in Alaska by delivering federal
services in the most cost-effective
manner possible. The Commission was
created in 1998 with passage of the
October 21, 1998 Denali Commission
Act (Act) (Title III of Pub. L. 105–277).
The Act requires that the Commission
develop proposed work plans for future
spending and that the annual work plan
be published in the Federal Register,
providing an opportunity for a 30-day
period of public review and written
comment. This Federal Register notice
serves to announce the 30-day
opportunity for public comment on the
Denali Commission Draft Work Plan for
Federal Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018).
DATES: Comments and related material
to be received by October 30, 2017.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the
Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine
Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage,
AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L
Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Telephone: (907) 271–1414. Email:
ceilo@denali.gov.
Background: The Denali
Commission’s mission is to partner with
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tribal, federal, state, and local
governments and collaborate with all
Alaskans to improve the effectiveness
and efficiency of government services,
to build and ensure the operation and
maintenance of Alaska’s basic
infrastructure, and to develop a welltrained labor force employed in a
diversified and sustainable economy.
By creating the Commission, Congress
mandated that all parties involved
partner together to find new and
innovative solutions to the unique
infrastructure and economic
development challenges in America’s
most remote communities. Pursuant to
the Act, the Commission determines its
own basic operating principles and
funding criteria on an annual federal
fiscal year (October 1 to September 30)
basis. The Commission outlines these
priorities and funding recommendations
in an annual work plan. The FY 2018
Work Plan was developed in the
following manner.
• A workgroup comprised of Denali
Commissioners and Commission staff
developed a preliminary draft work
plan.
• The preliminary draft work plan
was published on Denali.gov for review
by the public in advance of public
testimony.
• A public hearing was held to record
public comments and recommendations
on the preliminary draft work plan.
• Written comments on the
preliminary draft work plan were
accepted for another two weeks after the
public hearing.
• All public hearing comments and
written comments were provided to
Commissioners for their review and
consideration.
• Commissioners discussed the
preliminary draft work plan in a public
meeting and then voted on the work
plan during the meeting.
• The Commissioners forwarded their
recommended work plan to the Federal
Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft
work plan for publication in the Federal
Register providing a 30-day period for
public review and written comment.
During this time, the draft work plan
will also be disseminated to
Commission program partners
including, but not limited to, the Bureau
of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Economic
Development Administration (EDA),
Department of Agriculture—Rural
Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the
State of Alaska.
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• At the conclusion of the Federal
Register Public comment period
Commission staff provides the Federal
Co-Chair with a summary of public
comments and recommendations, if any,
on the draft work plan.
• If no revisions are made to the draft,
the Federal Co-Chair provides notice of
approval of the work plan to the
Commissioners, and forwards the work
plan to the Secretary of Commerce for
approval; or, if there are revisions the
Federal Co-Chair provides notice of
modifications to the Commissioners for
their consideration and approval, and
upon receipt of approval from
Commissioners, forwards the work plan
to the Secretary of Commerce for
approval.
• The Secretary of Commerce
approves the work plan.
• The Federal Co-Chair then approves
grants and contracts based upon the
approved work plan.
FY 2018 Appropriations Summary
The Commission has historically
received federal funding from several
sources. The two primary sources at this
time include the Energy & Water
Appropriation Bill (‘‘base’’ or
‘‘discretionary’’ funds) and an annual
allocation from the Trans-Alaska
Pipeline Liability (TAPL) fund. The
proposed FY 2018 Work Plan assumes
the Commission will receive
$15,000,000 of base funds, which is the
amount referenced in the
reauthorization of the Commission
passed by Congress in 2016 (ref: Pub. L.
114–322), and a $1,900,000 TAPL
allocation based on discussions with the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). Approximately $4,000,000 of
the base funds will be used for
administrative expenses and non-project
program support, leaving $11,000,000
available for program activities. The
total base funding shown in the Work
Plan also includes an amount typically
available from project closeouts and
other de-obligations that occur in any
given year. Approximately $200,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for
administrative expenses and non-project
program support, leaving $1,700,000
available for program activities. Absent
any new specific direction or limitations
provided by Congress in the current
Energy & Water Appropriations Bill,
these funding sources are governed by
the following general principles, either
by statute or by language in the Work
Plan itself:
• Funds from the Energy & Water
Appropriation are eligible for use in all
programs.
• TAPL funds can only be used for
bulk fuel related projects and activities.
• Appropriated funds may be reduced
due to Congressional action, rescissions
by OMB, and other federal agency
actions.
• All Energy & Water and TAPL
investment amounts identified in the
work plan, are ‘‘up to’’ amounts, and
may be reassigned to other programs
included in the current year work plan,
if they are not fully expended in a
program component area or a specific
project.
• Energy & Water and TAPL funds set
aside for administrative expenses that
subsequently become available, may be
used for program activities included in
the current year work plan.
DENALI COMMISSION FY2018 FUNDING SUMMARY
Available for
program
activities
Source
Energy & Water Funds
FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriation 1 ...........................................................................................................................................
Prior Year Funds .................................................................................................................................................................................
$11,000,000
1,000,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................................................................................
12,000,000
TAPL Funds
FY 2018 Annual Allocation ..................................................................................................................................................................
1,700,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................................................................................
1,700,000
U.S. Department of Transportation
Prior Year Funds .................................................................................................................................................................................
1,200,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................................................................................
1,200,000
Grand Total ...........................................................................................................................................................................
14,900,000
Notes:
1 If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the Federal Co-Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2018 Work Plan.
DENALI COMMISSION FY2018 WORKPLAN
Energy &
water
Program and type of investment
TAPL
USDOT
Total
Energy Reliability and Security
Diesel Power Plants ........................................................................................
Audits, TA, Community Energy Efficiency Improvements ...............................
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects ..............................................
Improve Administrative and Operation and Maintenance Practices ...............
$3,800,000
500,000
2,200,000
300,000
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
$3,800,000
500,000
2,200,000
300,000
Subtotal .....................................................................................................
6,800,000
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6,800,000
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DENALI COMMISSION FY2018 WORKPLAN—Continued
Energy &
water
Program and type of investment
TAPL
USDOT
Total
Bulk Fuel Safety and Security
New/Refurbished Facilities ..............................................................................
Maintenance and Improvement Projects .........................................................
Improve Administrative and Operation & Maintenance Practices ...................
........................
........................
200,000
1,200,000
300,000
200,000
........................
........................
........................
1,200,000
300,000
400,000
Subtotal .....................................................................................................
200,000
1,700,000
........................
1,900,000
Transportation System Improvements
Maintenance and Improvements .....................................................................
........................
........................
1,200,000
1,200,000
Subtotal .....................................................................................................
........................
........................
1,200,000
1,200,000
Village Infrastructure Protection
Mertarvik ..........................................................................................................
Shishmaref .......................................................................................................
Shaktoolik ........................................................................................................
Kivalina ............................................................................................................
Program Development and Support for other Vulnerable Communities .........
2,500,000
1,500,000
250,000
250,000
500,000
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
........................
2,500,000
1,500,000
250,000
250,000
500,000
Subtotal .....................................................................................................
5,000,000
........................
........................
5,000,000
Totals .................................................................................................
12,000,000
1,700,000
1,200,000
14,900,000
Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs
FY 2018 Denali Commission
investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel
may include:
• Remote Power System Upgrade
(RPSU) projects at locations selected
based on need in consultation with the
Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative
(AVEC).
• Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at
locations selected based on need in
consultation with AEA and AVEC.
• Rural power system and bulk fuel
facility Maintenance and Improvement
(M&I) projects at locations selected
based on need in consultation with AEA
and AVEC.
• Continued support of the rural
power system and bulk fuel facility
operator training programs managed by
AEA.
• Continued support of the Sanitation
Energy Efficiency Program at the Alaska
Native Tribal Health Consortium
(ANTHC).
Village Infrastructure Protection
Program
In order to fulfill its role as lead
federal coordinating agency the
Commission staff, in consultation with
State, Federal, and other partners, and
the referenced communities in
particular, proposes the following
investments in support of the new
Village Infrastructure Protection (VIP)
Program [previously known as the
Environmentally Threatened
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Community (ETC) Program]. United
States Government Accountability
Office (GAO) Report 09–551 (https://
www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-551)
has been instrumental in charting
prospective Commission investments
under this program.
summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator.
• Match/gap funds for other related
activities.
Mertarvik
Kivalina is considering relocation and
has selected a site for a new school. The
Commission funds summarized above
may be used for the following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator.
• Match/gap funds for other related
activities.
The community of Newtok has
initiated its relocation to Mertarvik and
has started building infrastructure at
Mertarvik. The Commission funds
summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
• $1.5 million for housing
development.
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator.
• Continued support for professional
project management services.
• Infrastructure development at
Mertarvik.
Shishmaref
Shishmaref has voted to relocate and
is now working to select a new site. The
Commission funds summarized above
may be used for the following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator.
• New town-site planning and design.
• Professional project management
services.
Shaktoolik
The community of Shaktoolik has
decided to protect the community in
place for now. The Commission funds
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Kivalina
Program Development and Support for
Other Vulnerable Communities
The $500,000 referenced above for
this line item in the work plan may be
used for activities such as the following.
• Continued support for the ETC
Grant Writing Center of Excellence at
the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium.
• Small project infrastructure
protection grants.
• Hazard Mitigation Plan-related
initiatives and projects.
• Data/threat analyses related to
erosion, flooding and permafrost
degradation.
• VIP-related coordination, outreach
and partner support.
Statement Regarding Public Service of
Former and Current Commissioners
It has been my honor to serve at the
Commission as a program manager from
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June 1999 to February 2005, and since
January 2010, as the third Federal CoChair. I thank the Indian Health Service
(IHS) and ANTHC for executing a
unique personnel assignment of
detailing me from the IHS to ANTHC
and then to the Commission in the early
years of the agency. I have had the
pleasure of working with most, but not
all, of the Commissioners since 1999.
Their role is not easy, but they are
essential in guiding the agency in
deploying critical Federal resources to
the highest needs found in rural Alaska.
As this is the last work plan I will have
the pleasure of navigating through the
statutorily outlined approval process, I
want to publically acknowledge and
thank all of the former and current
Commissioners.
Governors:
Tony Knowles
Frank Murkowski
Sarah Palin
Sean Parnell
Bill Walker
State Co-Chairs:
Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer
Lt. Governor Loren Leman
Commissioner Joel Gilbertson
Alaska OMB Director Cheryl Frasca
Alaska OMB Director Karen Rehfeld
Commissioner Susan Bell
Lt. Governor Byron Mallott
Alaska Federation of Natives:
Julie Kitka
Nelson Angapak, Sr.
Loretta Bullard
Alaska Municipal League:
Kevin Ritchie
Kathie Wasserman
Associated General Contractors of
Alaska
Henry Springer
Richard Cattanach
John MacKinnon
University of Alaska:
Mark Hamilton
Karen Perdue
Patrick Gamble
Dr. James Johnsen
Alaska AFL–CIO
Mano Frey
Jim Sampson
Gary Brooks
Vince Beltrami
Lastly, my thanks to my predecessors
who have been gracious in sharing their
time and wisdom with me while I have
served at the Commission.
Federal Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey Staser
George Cannelos
Joel Neimeyer,
Federal Co-Chair.
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Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2018 Draft Work Plan
AGENCY: Denali Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Denali Commission (Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative federal-state partnership designed to
provide critical utilities, infrastructure and support for economic
development and training in Alaska by delivering federal services in
the most cost-effective manner possible. The Commission was created in
1998 with passage of the October 21, 1998 Denali Commission Act (Act)
(Title III of Pub. L. 105-277). The Act requires that the Commission
develop proposed work plans for future spending and that the annual
work plan be published in the Federal Register, providing an
opportunity for a 30-day period of public review and written comment.
This Federal Register notice serves to announce the 30-day opportunity
for public comment on the Denali Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal
Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018).
DATES: Comments and related material to be received by October 30,
2017.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine
Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L
Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-1414.
Email: ceilo@denali.gov.
Background: The Denali Commission's mission is to partner with
tribal, federal, state, and local governments and collaborate with all
Alaskans to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government
services, to build and ensure the operation and maintenance of Alaska's
basic infrastructure, and to develop a well-trained labor force
employed in a diversified and sustainable economy.
By creating the Commission, Congress mandated that all parties
involved partner together to find new and innovative solutions to the
unique infrastructure and economic development challenges in America's
most remote communities. Pursuant to the Act, the Commission determines
its own basic operating principles and funding criteria on an annual
federal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) basis. The Commission
outlines these priorities and funding recommendations in an annual work
plan. The FY 2018 Work Plan was developed in the following manner.
A workgroup comprised of Denali Commissioners and
Commission staff developed a preliminary draft work plan.
The preliminary draft work plan was published on
Denali.gov for review by the public in advance of public testimony.
A public hearing was held to record public comments and
recommendations on the preliminary draft work plan.
Written comments on the preliminary draft work plan were
accepted for another two weeks after the public hearing.
All public hearing comments and written comments were
provided to Commissioners for their review and consideration.
Commissioners discussed the preliminary draft work plan in
a public meeting and then voted on the work plan during the meeting.
The Commissioners forwarded their recommended work plan to
the Federal Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft work plan for
publication in the Federal Register providing a 30-day period for
public review and written comment. During this time, the draft work
plan will also be disseminated to Commission program partners
including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the
Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Agriculture--
Rural Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the State of Alaska.
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At the conclusion of the Federal Register Public comment
period Commission staff provides the Federal Co-Chair with a summary of
public comments and recommendations, if any, on the draft work plan.
If no revisions are made to the draft, the Federal Co-
Chair provides notice of approval of the work plan to the
Commissioners, and forwards the work plan to the Secretary of Commerce
for approval; or, if there are revisions the Federal Co-Chair provides
notice of modifications to the Commissioners for their consideration
and approval, and upon receipt of approval from Commissioners, forwards
the work plan to the Secretary of Commerce for approval.
The Secretary of Commerce approves the work plan.
The Federal Co-Chair then approves grants and contracts
based upon the approved work plan.
FY 2018 Appropriations Summary
The Commission has historically received federal funding from
several sources. The two primary sources at this time include the
Energy & Water Appropriation Bill (``base'' or ``discretionary'' funds)
and an annual allocation from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Liability
(TAPL) fund. The proposed FY 2018 Work Plan assumes the Commission will
receive $15,000,000 of base funds, which is the amount referenced in
the reauthorization of the Commission passed by Congress in 2016 (ref:
Pub. L. 114-322), and a $1,900,000 TAPL allocation based on discussions
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Approximately
$4,000,000 of the base funds will be used for administrative expenses
and non-project program support, leaving $11,000,000 available for
program activities. The total base funding shown in the Work Plan also
includes an amount typically available from project closeouts and other
de-obligations that occur in any given year. Approximately $200,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for administrative expenses and non-
project program support, leaving $1,700,000 available for program
activities. Absent any new specific direction or limitations provided
by Congress in the current Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, these
funding sources are governed by the following general principles,
either by statute or by language in the Work Plan itself:
Funds from the Energy & Water Appropriation are eligible
for use in all programs.
TAPL funds can only be used for bulk fuel related projects
and activities.
Appropriated funds may be reduced due to Congressional
action, rescissions by OMB, and other federal agency actions.
All Energy & Water and TAPL investment amounts identified
in the work plan, are ``up to'' amounts, and may be reassigned to other
programs included in the current year work plan, if they are not fully
expended in a program component area or a specific project.
Energy & Water and TAPL funds set aside for administrative
expenses that subsequently become available, may be used for program
activities included in the current year work plan.
Denali Commission FY2018 Funding Summary
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Available for
Source program
activities
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Energy & Water Funds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2018 Energy & Water Appropriation \1\................ $11,000,000
Prior Year Funds........................................ 1,000,000
---------------
Subtotal............................................ 12,000,000
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TAPL Funds
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FY 2018 Annual Allocation............................... 1,700,000
---------------
Subtotal............................................ 1,700,000
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U.S. Department of Transportation
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Prior Year Funds........................................ 1,200,000
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Subtotal............................................ 1,200,000
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Grand Total..................................... 14,900,000
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Notes:
\1\ If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the Federal Co-
Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2018 Work Plan.
Denali Commission FY2018 Workplan
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Program and type of investment Energy & water TAPL USDOT Total
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Energy Reliability and Security
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Diesel Power Plants............................. $3,800,000 .............. .............. $3,800,000
Audits, TA, Community Energy Efficiency 500,000 .............. .............. 500,000
Improvements...................................
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects....... 2,200,000 .............. .............. 2,200,000
Improve Administrative and Operation and 300,000 .............. .............. 300,000
Maintenance Practices..........................
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Subtotal.................................... 6,800,000 .............. .............. 6,800,000
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Bulk Fuel Safety and Security
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New/Refurbished Facilities...................... .............. 1,200,000 .............. 1,200,000
Maintenance and Improvement Projects............ .............. 300,000 .............. 300,000
Improve Administrative and Operation & 200,000 200,000 .............. 400,000
Maintenance Practices..........................
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Subtotal.................................... 200,000 1,700,000 .............. 1,900,000
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Transportation System Improvements
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Maintenance and Improvements.................... .............. .............. 1,200,000 1,200,000
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Subtotal.................................... .............. .............. 1,200,000 1,200,000
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Village Infrastructure Protection
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Mertarvik....................................... 2,500,000 .............. .............. 2,500,000
Shishmaref...................................... 1,500,000 .............. .............. 1,500,000
Shaktoolik...................................... 250,000 .............. .............. 250,000
Kivalina........................................ 250,000 .............. .............. 250,000
Program Development and Support for other 500,000 .............. .............. 500,000
Vulnerable Communities.........................
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Subtotal.................................... 5,000,000 .............. .............. 5,000,000
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Totals.................................. 12,000,000 1,700,000 1,200,000 14,900,000
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Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs
FY 2018 Denali Commission investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel may
include:
Remote Power System Upgrade (RPSU) projects at locations
selected based on need in consultation with the Alaska Energy Authority
(AEA) and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC).
Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at locations selected
based on need in consultation with AEA and AVEC.
Rural power system and bulk fuel facility Maintenance and
Improvement (M&I) projects at locations selected based on need in
consultation with AEA and AVEC.
Continued support of the rural power system and bulk fuel
facility operator training programs managed by AEA.
Continued support of the Sanitation Energy Efficiency
Program at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC).
Village Infrastructure Protection Program
In order to fulfill its role as lead federal coordinating agency
the Commission staff, in consultation with State, Federal, and other
partners, and the referenced communities in particular, proposes the
following investments in support of the new Village Infrastructure
Protection (VIP) Program [previously known as the Environmentally
Threatened Community (ETC) Program]. United States Government
Accountability Office (GAO) Report 09-551 (https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-551) has been instrumental in charting prospective Commission
investments under this program.
Mertarvik
The community of Newtok has initiated its relocation to Mertarvik
and has started building infrastructure at Mertarvik. The Commission
funds summarized above may be used for the following activities:
$1.5 million for housing development.
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator.
Continued support for professional project management
services.
Infrastructure development at Mertarvik.
Shishmaref
Shishmaref has voted to relocate and is now working to select a new
site. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator.
New town-site planning and design.
Professional project management services.
Shaktoolik
The community of Shaktoolik has decided to protect the community in
place for now. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for
the following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator.
Match/gap funds for other related activities.
Kivalina
Kivalina is considering relocation and has selected a site for a
new school. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator.
Match/gap funds for other related activities.
Program Development and Support for Other Vulnerable Communities
The $500,000 referenced above for this line item in the work plan
may be used for activities such as the following.
Continued support for the ETC Grant Writing Center of
Excellence at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Small project infrastructure protection grants.
Hazard Mitigation Plan-related initiatives and projects.
Data/threat analyses related to erosion, flooding and
permafrost degradation.
VIP-related coordination, outreach and partner support.
Statement Regarding Public Service of Former and Current Commissioners
It has been my honor to serve at the Commission as a program
manager from
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June 1999 to February 2005, and since January 2010, as the third
Federal Co-Chair. I thank the Indian Health Service (IHS) and ANTHC for
executing a unique personnel assignment of detailing me from the IHS to
ANTHC and then to the Commission in the early years of the agency. I
have had the pleasure of working with most, but not all, of the
Commissioners since 1999. Their role is not easy, but they are
essential in guiding the agency in deploying critical Federal resources
to the highest needs found in rural Alaska. As this is the last work
plan I will have the pleasure of navigating through the statutorily
outlined approval process, I want to publically acknowledge and thank
all of the former and current Commissioners.
Governors:
Tony Knowles
Frank Murkowski
Sarah Palin
Sean Parnell
Bill Walker
State Co-Chairs:
Lt. Governor Fran Ulmer
Lt. Governor Loren Leman
Commissioner Joel Gilbertson
Alaska OMB Director Cheryl Frasca
Alaska OMB Director Karen Rehfeld
Commissioner Susan Bell
Lt. Governor Byron Mallott
Alaska Federation of Natives:
Julie Kitka
Nelson Angapak, Sr.
Loretta Bullard
Alaska Municipal League:
Kevin Ritchie
Kathie Wasserman
Associated General Contractors of Alaska
Henry Springer
Richard Cattanach
John MacKinnon
University of Alaska:
Mark Hamilton
Karen Perdue
Patrick Gamble
Dr. James Johnsen
Alaska AFL-CIO
Mano Frey
Jim Sampson
Gary Brooks
Vince Beltrami
Lastly, my thanks to my predecessors who have been gracious in
sharing their time and wisdom with me while I have served at the
Commission.
Federal Co-Chairs:
Jeffrey Staser
George Cannelos
Joel Neimeyer,
Federal Co-Chair.
[FR Doc. 2017-20562 Filed 9-25-17; 8:45 am]
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