Alaska Online Public Notices #2026-63574-A2

Proposed TAPS right-of-way amendment for four strategic riprap stockpile areas

The State of Alaska is reviewing a proposed TAPS right-of-way amendment for strategic riprap stockpile areas. - Government buyer: State of Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas, State Pipeline Coordinator’s Section. - Requesting party: Alyeska Pipeline Service Company, acting as agent for the TAPS lessees; it is not identified as a prospective supplier. - Proposed amendment: Add approximately 26.1 acres of State land to the TAPS Right-of-Way Lease, ADL 63574, at pipeline mileposts 77.5, 78.25, 81, and 82.4. - PLMP 77.5: approximately 4.4 acres. - PLMP 78.25: approximately 4.7 acres. - PLMP 81: approximately 10.9 acres. - PLMP 82.4: approximately 6.1 acres. - Purpose: Stockpile riprap to help protect the buried pipeline from flood erosion and provide material for emergency work in a remote area with limited road access. - Notable requirements: Areas must be surveyed; an as-built survey is required for Commissioner review and acceptance. Required permits and authorizations must also be obtained. Final acreage may differ from the proposed total. - This is a public review notice, not a solicitation for products or services. No OEMs or prospective suppliers are identified.

Description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources has prepared an Analysis and Proposed Decision on Alyeska Pipeline Service Company’s request to amend the Trans-Alaska Pipeline System Right-of-Way Lease, ADL 63574. The amendment would add approximately 26.1 acres of State land at four pipeline mileposts for strategic riprap stockpiles. The stockpiles are intended to help protect the buried pipeline from flooding and support emergency work in a river corridor that is not accessible by road. Written public comments are due before 5:00 p.m. on December 2, 2026.

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