HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPMC September 16, 2019BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BPMC)
TELECONFERENCE SPECIAL MEETING
September 16,2019 o\
1,CALL TO ORDER
Chair Izzo called the teleconference special meeting of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric
Project Management Committee to order at 1:30 pm.A quorum was established.
2.ROLL CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]);Cory Borgeson (Golden Valley Electric
Association [GVEA])(phone);Bryan Carey (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]);Lee Thibert
(Chugach Electric Association [CEA])(phone);Brad Janorschke (Homer Electric
Association [HEA])(phone);Anna Henderson (Anchorage Municipal Light &Power
[ML&P]}(phone);and John Foutz (City of Seward)(phone).
3.PUBLIC ROLL CALL
Amy Adler,Ashton Doyle,Jocelyn Garner,Beazit Redzepi,Curtis Thayer,Kirk Warren,
(AEA);Crystal Enkvist,Don Maynor (ARECA Insurance Exchange)(phone);Amy Fernerty
(Aldrich CPA)(phone);Zaz Hollander (Anchorage Daily News)(phone);Matt Clarkson
(phone),Brian Hickey,Sherri Highers (phone)(CEA);Jerry Juday (Department of Law);
Pete Sarauer (GVEA)(phone);Rick Baldwin (phone),Jim Butler (phone),Bob Day (phone),
Emily Hutchison (phone),Larry Jorgenson (phone)(HEA);Jim Cross,Mark Unidentified,
Stephanie Unidentified (Kenai)(phone);Kirk Gibson (McDowell Rackner Gibson,PC)
(phone);Ed Jenkin,David Pease,Tony Zellers (MEA)(phone);Mollie Morrison (ML&P)
(phone);Bernie Smith (Public);and Ladonna Lindley (Accu-Type Depositions).
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS-None.
5.AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:Mr.Carey made a motion to approve the agenda.Motion seconded by Mr.
Foutz.
The motion to approve the agenda as presented passed unanimously.
6.NEW BUSINESS
A.Swan Lake Fire Update
Chair Izzo informed the primary purpose of the meeting is to review the status and the
impact of the Swan Lake fire.Chair Izzo noted the O&D Committee met Friday and the
report was provided to members today.Chair Izzo welcomed members of the O&D
Committee and HEA to lead the update.Mr.Janorschke notified he emailed a 14-page
presentation today to Mr.Carey and Ashton Doyle of AEA that illustrates the status of the
fire.Mr.Janorschke introduced HEA's Incident Management Advisor Jim Butler to review
the presentation.
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Kirk Gibson,McDowell Rackner Gibson,PC,requested Mr.Janorschke email the
presentation directly to him.Mr.Janorschke agreed.
Chair Izzo advised a brief at-ease will occur to technically prepare the presentation to be
viewed in the room and to be sent to members.
Chair Izzo requested HEA continue with the presentation.Mr.Butler reviewed his
extensive professional background and advised he works with Rick Baldwin of HEA.Mr.
Butler gave a summary of the incident information.The fire began froma lightning strike in
early June,about five miles northeast of Sterling.There were approximately five other fires
started that night as a result of lightning and were mostly contained in wetland areas.
Mr.Butler informed the incident command (IC)is a Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident
Management Team 4.This is the fifth incident management team that has been assigned to
the fire.The size of the fire is now approximately 165,000 acres.The fire jumped the
highway in mid-August.The containment is at 48%.The temporary flight restriction (TFR)
remains in place.It was lifted for a short period in order to conduct an overflight of the line.
The principal operation is hazard mitigation to trees and ash pits.
Mr.Butler discussed the public information map shown.The map is generated by the team
daily or every two days.HEA engaged with the first Type 2 team as an agency
representative and attended the cooperators'meetings.HEA was involved with mitigation
planning regarding fire impacts along the highway.HEA assisted in identifying contingency
areas to clear trees around the line and to burn-out along the north side of the highway to
mitigate the threat of the fire jumping the highway.Mr.Butler explained the evacuation
plan involves the Borough,the Troopers,and DOT.
Mr.Butler showed the path of the fire where it crossed to the south side of the highway at
Mile 62.5 at the Upper Jean Lake and then crossed back over the highway at about Mile 58.
The fire can be best described as two different fires.The original fire was mitigated and
stopped at the highway.An area of the fire that was considered contained experienced a
weather event and found a fuel pocket,which blew the fire to Mile 70 and went across to
Skilak Lake.The fire continued to burn toward to Upper Jean Lake and Skyline Trail area
into the canyon.
Mr.Butler explained the map showing the contained/controlled line and the active fire line.
There are significant fuel pockets remaining on the inside of the fire line.Mr.Butler
described the pictures of the crew prepping the line to burn-out.The aircraft brought in
was primarily from Canada.The fire intensity increased considerably as it jumped to the
south side of the highway.The burn condition of the fuel was unprecedented in Alaska.One
of the principal concerns is the threat of ash pits that have been knee-deep.Five firefighters
have been pulled off the fire due to stepping into ash pits.
Mr.Butler described an example of the type of burn to the structures.Crews were able to
conduct dozer work around the line to mitigate fire damage.The fire burned through the
duff along the ground and burned the bases of the poles.The top of the structure,in theexample,was not impacted by a lot of heat,but the bases of the poles are significantly
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burned.There is additional stress on the line due to downed trees.It is not safe for crews to
go in and work.
The fire team's operational priorities are given by the Refuge and the Forest Service.HEA
works with the fire team to create objectives to ensure consistency in safety of personnel,
firefighters and the public,and to maintain communication of developments.He explained
a fire of this size will have a follow-up team called the Burn Area Emergency Response
(BAER)team that will evaluate the damage to the landscape and identify areas of
mitigation measures to prevent erosion or other negative outcomes resulting from the
burned landscape.
Mr.Foutz requested additional information regarding the declaration of an emergency.Mr.
Thayer advised Governor Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration on the wildfires on August
23,2019.Mr.Butler noted there are two types of declarations used with fires;fire
declaration and general property damage declaration.Mr.Butler explained the federal
government will assess the damages and determine how to respond.This has been the
most expensive fire in the history of the state of Alaska and the suppression costs will be
borne by the Refuge and the Forest.Damage costs have not been assessed.
Mr.Foutz asked if there are ways BPMC can encourage the federal government to declare
an emergency.Mr.Butler suggested communicating with Department of Military Veteran's
Affairs (DMVA),Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management to determine how
the BMPC's resources could be beneficial in determining what type of declaration is
ultimately declared.
Chair Izzo agreed the BPMC needs to be regularly apprised of developments and proactive
in coordination with AEA.He asked when an on-ground assessment will be possible to
determine the extent of the damage in terms of infrastructure,down-time,and associated
costs.Mr.Janorschke explained clearance has to be granted and then a safe plan to clear the
right-of-way will be created with the BAER team and the Refuge.The damage inspection
will occur after that and a report will be brought before the BPMC.
Mr.Borgeson expressed appreciation for the presentation.He asked if there is an ongoing
process regarding preparation of the work that will be conducted on the affected poles.Mr.
Janorschke explained on-the-ground damage inspection will occur as soon as the
environment is safe for the crews.Mr.Butler noted the incident management team is
focused on the fire and the Refuge has begun to shift their focus to develop a plan for safe
access.Mr.Borgeson expressed concern this line could be down for a year.He believes it is
important to understand as quickly as possible how this affects the operation of the whole
facility,including rebuilding and payment.
Ed Jenkin,MEA,asked if there is a single utility liaison as part of this IC.Mr.Butler noted
they have access to the command and general staff of the six teams.Mr.Jenkin commented
having a single point of contact proved to be a great advantage in his previous fire
experience.Mr.Jenkin inquired as to coordination of drone access to the facilities to
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ascertain structure damage.Mr.Butler informed the fire is just to the point where access
may be granted.The open flames are prohibiting access.
Mr.Thibert expressed appreciation for the presentation.He stated CEA is ready to help in
any way possible to assist in design for construction management and recommendations
on cost recovery.
Mr.Foutz expressed appreciation to HEA staff for their updates.He stated the City of
Seward is ready to assist as much as possible.Mr.Foutz encouraged AEA to continue to
push for the federal emergency declaration.Mr.Foutz asked the rhetorical question if it
would be faster to construct an underground DC line across the Cook Inlet than it would be
to rebuild this line.
Curtis Thayer,AEA,commented AEA is standing by to provide assistance,where necessary.
He noted there have been a few fielding calls inquiring about the effect of the fire on
consumer rates.
Chair Izzo requested the O&D Committee present their report provided.Pete Sarauer,
GVEA and Chair of Bradley O&D Committee,informed he is available to answer any
questions regarding the report.Chair Izzo expressed appreciation for the comprehensive
report.He commented on the unfavorable aspect of water spillage.
7.COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Chair Izzo requested the O&D Committee provide another status update at the next
meeting on September 27,2019.
Mr.Borgeson requested a report be crafted on how to reduce costs during this period of
time the power is unable to be received from the project.
Mr.Borgeson requested legal Counsel provide information to BPMC regarding what the
rights are,including any force majeure rights,in light of this interruption.Mr.Gibson
agreed.
Mr.Borgeson inquired as to AEA's role,as owner of the project,regarding the fire
interruption and contingencies for the possibility of the line not being rebuilt.Mr.Thayer
asked for input as to the role the utilities want AEA to maintain.He informed AEA does not
own the line.A bigger discussion outside of this meeting could occur regarding the subject
of a lawsuit among the utilities for which AEA is paying legal fees on this line.Mr.Thayer
noted AEA has discussed options internally regarding the line being down.AEA wants the
line operational.Mr.Thayer highlighted the importance of determining the cost structure
of the damage to assess what possibilities are available from AEA and the State.Mr.Thayer
informed the Governor's Office is fully engaged and concerned regarding the status of the
fire and receives continual updates.
Chair Izzo deferred to Counsel regarding scheduling an executive session at the next
meeting.
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8.MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms.Henderson expressed appreciation to HEA for their presentation and update.She looks
forward to the next update.
Mr.Borgeson expressed appreciation for the meeting.He commented this fire presents a
bad economic situation for many of the utilities and their members.
Chair Izzo thanked HEA for their comprehensive presentation.Safety is a priority and he is
glad to hear that message is loud and clear.
Mr.Janorschke committed HEA will continue to stay engaged and will provide information
as it becomes available.
9,NEXT MEETING DATE -September 27,2019
;10.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for the committee,the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Alaska Energy Authority,Secretary
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BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BPMC)
TELECONFERENCE SPECIAL MEETING
September 16,2019
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Izzo called the teleconference special meeting of the Bradley Lake Hydroelectric
Project Management Committee to order at 1:30 pm.A quorum was established.
2.ROLL CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Tony Izzo (Matanuska Electric Association [MEA]);Cory Borgeson (Golden Valley Electric
Association [GVEA])(phone);Bryan Carey (Alaska Energy Authority [AEA]);Lee Thibert
(Chugach Electric Association [CEA])(phone);Brad Janorschke (Homer Electric
Association [HEA])(phone);Anna Henderson (Anchorage Municipal Light &Power
[ML&P])(phone);and John Foutz (City of Seward)(phone).
3.PUBLIC ROLL CALL
Amy Adler,Ashton Doyle,Jocelyn Garner,Beazit Redzepi,Curtis Thayer,Kirk Warren,
(AEA);Crystal Enkvist,Don Maynor (ARECA Insurance Exchange)(phone);Amy Fernerty
(Aldrich CPA)(phone);Zaz Hollander (Anchorage Daily News)(phone);Matt Clarkson
(phone),Brian Hickey,Sherri Highers (phone)(CEA);Jerry Juday (Department of Law);
Pete Sarauer (GVEA)(phone);Rick Baldwin (phone),Jim Butler (phone),Bob Day (phone),
Emily Hutchison (phone),Larry Jorgenson (phone)(HEA);Jim Cross,Mark Unidentified,
Stephanie Unidentified (Kenai)(phone);Kirk Gibson (McDowell Rackner Gibson,PC)
(phone);Ed Jenkin,David Pease,Tony Zellers (MEA)(phone);Mollie Morrison (ML&P)
(phone);Bernie Smith (Public);and Ladonna Lindley (Accu-Type Depositions).
4.PUBLIC COMMENTS-None.
5.AGENDA APPROVAL
MOTION:Mr.Carey made a motion to approve the agenda.Motion seconded by Mr.
Foutz.
The motion to approve the agenda as presented passed unanimously.
6.NEW BUSINESS
A.Swan Lake Fire Update
Chair Izzo informed the primary purpose of the meeting is to review the status and the
impact of the Swan Lake fire.Chair Izzo noted the O&D Committee met Friday and the
report was provided to members today.Chair Izzo welcomed members of the O&D
Committee and HEA to lead the update.Mr.Janorschke notified he emailed a 14-page
presentation today to Mr.Carey and Ashton Doyle of AEA that illustrates the status of the
fire.Mr.Janorschke introduced HEA's Incident Management Advisor Jim Butler to review
the presentation.
Page 1of5
Kirk Gibson,McDowell Rackner Gibson,PC,requested Mr.Janorschke email the
presentation directly to him.Mr.Janorschke agreed.
Chair Izzo advised a brief at-ease will occur to technically prepare the presentation to be
viewed in the room and to be sent to members.
Chair Izzo requested HEA continue with the presentation.Mr.Butler reviewed his
extensive professional background and advised he works with Rick Baldwin of HEA.Mr.
Butler gave a summary of the incident information.The fire began froma lightning strike in
early June,about five miles northeast of Sterling.There were approximately five other fires
started that night as a result of lightning and were mostly contained in wetland areas.
Mr.Butler informed the incident command (IC)is a Type 2 Northern Rockies Incident
Management Team 4.This is the fifth incident management team that has been assigned to
the fire.The size of the fire is now approximately 165,000 acres.The fire jumped the
highway in mid-August.The containment is at 48%.The temporary flight restriction (TFR)
remains in place.It was lifted for a short period in order to conduct an overflight of the line.
The principal operation is hazard mitigation to trees and ash pits.
Mr.Butler discussed the public information map shown.The map is generated by the team
daily or every two days.HEA engaged with the first Type 2 team as an agency
representative and attended the cooperators'meetings.HEA was involved with mitigation
planning regarding fire impacts along the highway.HEA assisted in identifying contingency
areas to clear trees around the line and to burn-out along the north side of the highway to
mitigate the threat of the fire jumping the highway.Mr.Butler explained the evacuation
plan involves the Borough,the Troopers,and DOT.
Mr.Butler showed the path of the fire where it crossed to the south side of the highway at
Mile 62.5 at the Upper Jean Lake and then crossed back over the highway at about Mile 58.
The fire can be best described as two different fires.The original fire was mitigated and
stopped at the highway.An area of the fire that was considered contained experienced a
weather event and found a fuel pocket,which blew the fire to Mile 70 and went across to
Skilak Lake.The fire continued to burn toward to Upper Jean Lake and Skyline Trail area
into the canyon.
Mr.Butler explained the map showing the contained/controlled line and the active fire line.
There are significant fuel pockets remaining on the inside of the fire line.Mr.Butler
described the pictures of the crew prepping the line to burn-out.The aircraft brought in
was primarily from Canada.The fire intensity increased considerably as it jumped to the
south side of the highway.The burn condition of the fuel was unprecedented in Alaska.One
of the principal concerns is the threat of ash pits that have been knee-deep.Five firefighters
have been pulled off the fire due to stepping into ash pits.
Mr.Butler described an example of the type of burn to the structures.Crews were able to
conduct dozer work around the line to mitigate fire damage.The fire burned through the
duff along the ground and burned the bases of the poles.The top of the structure,in the
example,was not impacted by a lot of heat,but the bases of the poles are significantly
Page 2 of 5
burned.There is additional stress on the line due to downed trees.It is not safe for crews to
go in and work.
The fire team's operational priorities are given by the Refuge and the Forest Service.HEA
works with the fire team to create objectives to ensure consistency in safety of personnel,
firefighters and the public,and to maintain communication of developments.He explained
a fire of this size will have a follow-up team called the Burn Area Emergency Response
(BAER)team that will evaluate the damage to the landscape and identify areas of
mitigation measures to prevent erosion or other negative outcomes resulting from the
burned landscape.
Mr.Foutz requested additional information regarding the declaration of an emergency.Mr.
Thayer advised Governor Dunleavy issued a disaster declaration on the wildfires on August
23,2019.Mr.Butler noted there are two types of declarations used with fires;fire
declaration and general property damage declaration.Mr.Butler explained the federal
government will assess the damages and determine how to respond.This has been the
most expensive fire in the history of the state of Alaska and the suppression costs will be
borne by the Refuge and the Forest.Damage costs have not been assessed.
Mr.Foutz asked if there are ways BPMC can encourage the federal government to declare
an emergency.Mr.Butler suggested communicating with Department of Military Veteran's
Affairs (DMVA),Division of Homeland Security Emergency Management to determine how
the BMPC's resources could be beneficial in determining what type of declaration is
ultimately declared.
Chair Izzo agreed the BPMC needs to be regularly apprised of developments and proactive
in coordination with AEA.He asked when an on-ground assessment will be possible to
determine the extent of the damage in terms of infrastructure,down-time,and associated
costs.Mr.Janorschke explained clearance has to be granted and then a safe plan to clear the
right-of-way will be created with the BAER team and the Refuge.The damage inspection
will occur after that and a report will be brought before the BPMC.
Mr.Borgeson expressed appreciation for the presentation.He asked if there is an ongoing
process regarding preparation of the work that will be conducted on the affected poles.Mr.
Janorschke explained on-the-ground damage inspection will occur as soon as the
environment is safe for the crews.Mr.Butler noted the incident management team is
focused on the fire and the Refuge has begun to shift their focus to develop a plan for safe
access.Mr.Borgeson expressed concern this line could be down for a year.He believes it is
important to understand as quickly as possible how this affects the operation of the whole
facility,including rebuilding and payment.
Ed Jenkin,MEA,asked if there is a single utility liaison as part of this IC.Mr.Butler noted
they have access to the command and general staff of the six teams.Mr.Jenkin commented
having a single point of contact proved to be a great advantage in his previous fire
experience.Mr.Jenkin inquired as to coordination of drone access to the facilities to
Page 3 of 5
ascertain structure damage.Mr.Butler informed the fire is just to the point where access
may be granted.The open flames are prohibiting access.
Mr.Thibert expressed appreciation for the presentation.He stated CEA is ready to help in
any way possible to assist in design for construction management and recommendations
on cost recovery.
Mr.Foutz expressed appreciation to HEA staff for their updates.He stated the City of
Seward is ready to assist as much as possible.Mr.Foutz encouraged AEA to continue to
push for the federal emergency declaration.Mr.Foutz asked the rhetorical question if it
would be faster to construct an underground DC line across the Cook Inlet than it would be
to rebuild this line.
Curtis Thayer,AEA,commented AEA is standing by to provide assistance,where necessary.
He noted there have been a few fielding calls inquiring about the effect of the fire on
consumer rates.
Chair Izzo requested the O&D Committee present their report provided.Pete Sarauer,
GVEA and Chair of Bradley O&D Committee,informed he is available to answer any
questions regarding the report.Chair Izzo expressed appreciation for the comprehensive
report.He commented on the unfavorable aspect of water spillage.
7.COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Chair Izzo requested the O&D Committee provide another status update at the next
meeting on September 27,2019.
Mr.Borgeson requested a report be crafted on how to reduce costs during this period of
time the power is unable to be received from the project.
Mr.Borgeson requested legal Counsel provide information to BPMC regarding what the
rights are,including any force majeure rights,in light of this interruption.Mr.Gibson
agreed.
Mr.Borgeson inquired as to AEA's role,as owner of the project,regarding the fire
interruption and contingencies for the possibility of the line not being rebuilt.Mr.Thayer
asked for input as to the role the utilities want AEA to maintain.He informed AEA does not
own the line.A bigger discussion outside of this meeting could occur regarding the subject
of a lawsuit among the utilities for which AEA is paying legal fees on this line.Mr.Thayer
noted AEA has discussed options internally regarding the line being down.AEA wants the
line operational.Mr.Thayer highlighted the importance of determining the cost structure
of the damage to assess what possibilities are available from AEA and the State.Mr.Thayer
informed the Governor's Office is fully engaged and concerned regarding the status of the
fire and receives continual updates.
Chair Izzo deferred to Counsel regarding scheduling an executive session at the next
meeting.
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8.MEMBER COMMENTS
Ms.Henderson expressed appreciation to HEA for their presentation and update.She looks
forward to the next update.
Mr.Borgeson expressed appreciation for the meeting.He commented this fire presents a
bad economic situation for many of the utilities and their members.
Chair Izzo thanked HEA for their comprehensive presentation.Safety is a priority and he is
glad to hear that message is loud and clear.
Mr.Janorschke committed HEA will continue to stay engaged and will provide information
as it becomes available.
9.NEXT MEETING DATE -September 27,2019
10.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business for the committee,the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Alaska Energy Authority,Secretary
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10.
BRADLEY LAKE PROJECT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (BPMC)
TELECONFERENCE SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
Monday,September 16,2019
1:30 p.m.
Alaska Energy Authority Board Room
813 W Northern Lights Blvd.Anchorage,AK
1-888-585-9008 Conference Room Code 134-503-899#
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS
PUBLIC ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENTS
AGENDA APPROVAL
NEW BUSINESS
A.Swan Lake Fire Update HEA/O&D
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
MEMBER COMMENTS
NEXT MEETING DATE -September 27,2019
ADJOURNMENT
Bradley O&D Report to the BPMC
Friday September 13,2019
1.Swan Lake Fire Update:
a.Swan Lake Fire has not grown during the last few days
b.Swan Lake Fire is currently 42%contained
c.Fire Management Team is going to use drones to find hot spots
along the roads,fire lines and transmission line corridors
2.SQ Line Repair:
a.Fire Management Team is going to allow ROW clearing crews to
start working along the transmission line corridor on Monday
with the assistance of a Fire Safety Team.(MP 62-58)
b.Fire Management Team re-evaluated the need to remove the 115
KV conductors at the 3 road crossings and determined it was not
necessary.
c.Helicopter Patrol earlier indicated the potential of 65 structures
that may need to be repaired (109 poles).This number may be
greater or smaller but will not be confirmed until a ground
assessment can be made.
d.If there are 109 poles or more that need to be replaced -there
will not be enough of the height and class of poles needed in
Alaska to accomplish this project.
e.If this is an accurate number of poles that need to be replaced the
number of contractors available to accomplish this work is not
large enough in Alaska to expedite this large of a project
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f.SQ Line maintenance budget is not part of the Bradley Lake
Budget.
3.Bradley Lake Spill:
a.Water is spilling at a rate of 1,500 CF/s -approximately 3,000
MWh/day
This information is a combination of the fire updates from Larry
Jorgensen and the information from meetings with the Fire
Management Team.It also contains Bradley O&D Meeting discussion of
related items associated with the Swan Lake Fire.
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Bradley Lake Project Management Committee
Notice is hereby given that the Bradley Lake Project Management Committee will hold a special meeting on
Monday,September 16,at 1:30 p.m.
For additional information,please contact the AEA executive assistant at (907)771-3074.
This meeting will be conducted by electronic media pursuant to AS 44.62.310 at the following location:
Alaska Energy Authority Board Conference Room,813 West Northern Lights Boulevard,Anchorage,Alaska;a
teleconference line has been set up for those unable to attend in person.Dial 1-888-585-9008,Enter Code 134
503-899#.
The public is invited to attend.The State of Alaska (AEA)complies with Title Il of the Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990.Disabled persons requiring special modifications to participate should contact AEA staff at (907)
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Attachments,History,Details
Attachments Details
BPMC 9-16-19 Special Meeting Agenda.pdf .Commerce,Community andDepartment:Economic Development
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Publish Date:9/12/2019
Archive Date:9/17/2019
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Ron Woolf (GVEA)
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Jessica HoustonAshtonCompton
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