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Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2022
Draft Work Plan
Denali Commission.
Notice.
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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
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services in the most cost-effective
manner possible. The Commission is
required to develop an annual work
plan for future spending which will 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 2022 (FY 2022).
DATES: Comments and related material
to be received by September 15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the
Denali Commission, Attention: Anne
Stanislowski, 510 L Street, Suite 410,
Anchorage, AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Anne Stanislowski, Denali Commission,
510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK
99501. Telephone: (907) 271–3011.
Email: astanislowski@denali.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 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 Denali Commission 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 2022 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 ten days after the
public hearing.
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• 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.
• 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 2022 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 2022 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 $2,917,000 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
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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 $117,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for
administrative expenses and non-project
program support, leaving $2,800,000
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 FY2022 FUNDING
SUMMARY
Energy & Water Funds
FY 2022 Energy & Water
Appropriation 1 ...................
$11,000,000
Subtotal .........................
11,000,000
TAPL Funds
FY 2022 Annual Allocation ...
2,800,000
Grand Total ...................
13,800,000
Notes:
1 If the final appropriation is less than $15
million the Federal Co-Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2022 Work Plan.
Base
Energy Reliability and Security:
Diesel Power Plants and Interties ........................................................................................
Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Other Proven Renewables and Emerging Technologies ...............
Audits, TA, & Community Energy Efficiency Improvements ................................................
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects ..................................................................
Available for
program
activities
Source
TAPL
Total
$2,900,000
750,000
375,000
900,000
........................
........................
........................
........................
$2,900,000
750,000
375,000
900,000
4,925,000
........................
4,925,000
........................
........................
1,500,000
700,000
1,500,000
700,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................
Village Infrastructure Protection ..................................................................................................
Transportation ..............................................................................................................................
Sanitation:
Village Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste .......................................................................
0
500,000
1,000,000
2,200,000
........................
........................
2,200,000
500,000
1,000,000
1,500,000
........................
1,500,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................
Health Facilities ...........................................................................................................................
Housing ........................................................................................................................................
Broadband ...................................................................................................................................
Workforce Development:
Energy and Bulk Fuel ...........................................................................................................
Other .....................................................................................................................................
1,500,000
750,000
500,000
750,000
........................
........................
........................
........................
1,500,000
750,000
500,000
750,000
375,000
700,000
600,000
........................
975,000
700,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................
Totals .............................................................................................................................
3,075,000
13,000,000
600,000
2,800,000
3,675,000
15,800,000
Subtotal .........................................................................................................................
Bulk Fuel Safety and Security:
New/Refurbished Facilities ...................................................................................................
Maintenance and Improvement Projects ..............................................................................
Notes:
1 The Commissioners decided that if appropriations exceed the anticipated $15M then up to $2M will be allocated to Workforce Development,
$250K to Broadband and $5M to the Village Infrastructure Program.
John Whittington
General Counsel.
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
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pursuant to section 210 and 211 of the
Federal Power Act,1 the City and
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transmission services for existing loads
as of January 1, 2022.
Any person desiring to intervene or to
protest this filing must file in
accordance with Rules 211 and 214 of
the Commission’s Rules of Practice and
Procedure (18 CFR 385.211 and
385.214). Protests will be considered by
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Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2022 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 is required to
develop an annual work plan for future spending which will 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 2022 (FY
2022).
DATES: Comments and related material to be received by September 15,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Denali Commission, Attention: Anne
Stanislowski, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Stanislowski, Denali Commission,
510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-
3011. Email: [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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 Denali Commission 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 2022 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 ten days 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.
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 2022 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 2022 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 $2,917,000 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
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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 $117,000 of the TAPL funds
will be utilized for administrative expenses and non-project program
support, leaving $2,800,000 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 FY2022 Funding Summary
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available for
Source program
activities
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Energy & Water Funds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2022 Energy & Water Appropriation \1\................ $11,000,000
---------------
Subtotal............................................ 11,000,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAPL Funds
------------------------------------------------------------------------
FY 2022 Annual Allocation............................... 2,800,000
---------------
Grand Total......................................... 13,800,000
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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 2022 Work Plan.
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Base TAPL Total
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Energy Reliability and Security:
Diesel Power Plants and Interties........................... $2,900,000 .............. $2,900,000
Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Other Proven Renewables and Emerging 750,000 .............. 750,000
Technologies...............................................
Audits, TA, & Community Energy Efficiency Improvements...... 375,000 .............. 375,000
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects................... 900,000 .............. 900,000
-----------------------------------------------
Subtotal................................................ 4,925,000 .............. 4,925,000
Bulk Fuel Safety and Security:
New/Refurbished Facilities.................................. .............. 1,500,000 1,500,000
Maintenance and Improvement Projects........................ .............. 700,000 700,000
-----------------------------------------------
Subtotal................................................ 0 2,200,000 2,200,000
Village Infrastructure Protection............................... 500,000 .............. 500,000
Transportation.................................................. 1,000,000 .............. 1,000,000
Sanitation:
Village Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste................... 1,500,000 .............. 1,500,000
-----------------------------------------------
Subtotal................................................ 1,500,000 .............. 1,500,000
Health Facilities............................................... 750,000 .............. 750,000
Housing......................................................... 500,000 .............. 500,000
Broadband....................................................... 750,000 .............. 750,000
Workforce Development:
Energy and Bulk Fuel........................................ 375,000 600,000 975,000
Other....................................................... 700,000 .............. 700,000
-----------------------------------------------
Subtotal................................................ 3,075,000 600,000 3,675,000
Totals.................................................. 13,000,000 2,800,000 15,800,000
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Notes:
\1\ The Commissioners decided that if appropriations exceed the anticipated $15M then up to $2M will be
allocated to Workforce Development, $250K to Broadband and $5M to the Village Infrastructure Program.
John Whittington
General Counsel.
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