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NAKNEK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
OWNED BY TNOSE WE SERVE I ENERGIZED SINCE 1960
NA,KNEK ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION, INC.
130ARD OF)DIRECTORS
RESOLUTION NO.2019 -01
SUPPORTING DEVELOPMENT OF A HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY PROJECT AT
NU',YAKUK FALLS IN BRISTOL BAY
WHEREAS, Nushagak Electric & Telephone Cooperative, Inc., ('NETC") is pursuing a
hydroelectric project in the Nuyakuk Falls region that has the potential to provide electric generation
capacity for communities throughout the region, including Naknek, South Naknek and Ding Salmon; and
WHEREAS, the project could also bring fiber optic broad band service to all served communities;
and
WHEREAS, the responsible development of this power generation facility could have long-term
beneficial economic and environmental impacts for these communities, this region and the State of Alaska;
and
WHEREAS, NETC has pursued the study of this resource through extensive public outreach and
evaluation of available civil and environmental data; and
WHEREAS, NETC Yeas committed to ensuring the project will not harm the crucial Bristol Bay
salmon fishery; and
WHEREAS, NETC has received a preliminary permit from the Federal Energy kegulatory
Commission to complete the feasibility assessment (regulatory, environmental and engineering); and
WHEREAS, access to Wood Tikchik State Park to complete these studies requires modification
of the park's enabling statutes and its park management plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Naknek Electric Association, Inc., supports the
required feasibility studies of the Nuyakuk hydroelectric site; and
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Naknek Electric Association, Inc., supports the changes
needed to the '(Food Tikchik State Park enabling statutes and its management plan to accommodate the
studies necessary for project evaluation and licensing.
DATED. 3 2 5 —1 °1 D.
Nanci Lyon, President
This Is to affirm that this Resolution was adopted
at the Naknek Electric Association, Inc.
Board of Directors meeting on 5 2019.
ay:
Lisa Anderson, cretary/Treasurer
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