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Alaska Stat. § 38.35.010 (2026)
Legislative declaration of policy
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Sec. 38.35.010. Legislative declaration of policy.
(a) The natural resources of this state in crude oil and natural gas and in its land for transportation of these resources and their products by pipeline toward markets both in and out of the state are capable of making a significant contribution to the general welfare of the people of this state. It is the policy of this state that the development, use, and control of a pipeline transportation system be directed to make the maximum contribution to the development of the human resources of this state, the increase in the standard of living for all of its residents, the advancement of existing and potential sectors of its economy, the strengthening of free competition in its private enterprise system, and the careful protection of its incomparable natural environment.
(b) The State of Alaska reserves unto itself all rights, powers, privileges, and immunities not preempted by federal interstate commerce laws and regulations in the right-of-way leasing of any state land for pipeline construction, transmission, or operation within its boundaries.
(a) The natural resources of this state in crude oil and natural gas and in its land for transportation of these resources and their products by pipeline toward markets both in and out of the state are capable of making a significant contribution to the general welfare of the people of this state. It is the policy of this state that the development, use, and control of a pipeline transportation system be directed to make the maximum contribution to the development of the human resources of this state, the increase in the standard of living for all of its residents, the advancement of existing and potential sectors of its economy, the strengthening of free competition in its private enterprise system, and the careful protection of its incomparable natural environment.
(b) The State of Alaska reserves unto itself all rights, powers, privileges, and immunities not preempted by federal interstate commerce laws and regulations in the right-of-way leasing of any state land for pipeline construction, transmission, or operation within its boundaries.
Notes of Decisions
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cases (1 in the last 5 years), 1975–2025 · leading case: Arco Pipeline Co. v. 3.60 Acres, More or Less, 539 P.2d 64 (Alaska 1975).
Arco Pipeline Co. v. 3.60 Acres, More or Less, 539 P.2d 64 (Alaska 1975). “Terry Miller, President of the Senate, which accompanied the bill which (as later modified and adopted) substantially amended the original Right-Of-Way Leasing Act of 1972.”
Orutsararmiut Native Council, Chevak Native Vill., Native Vill. of Eek, Native Vill. of Kwigillingok, & Cook Inletkeeper v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp., Orutsararmiut Native Council & Native Vill. of Eek v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Alaska Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp. (Alaska 2025). “25 AS 38.35.010(a). -15- 7794 to market, both to sell and to power economic growth, is generally in the public interest, and that it is legislative policy that such pipelines shall be built in ways that protect Alaska’s environment.”
— Alaska Stat. § 38.35.010(a) — 1 case
Orutsararmiut Native Council, Chevak Native Vill., Native Vill. of Eek, Native Vill. of Kwigillingok, & Cook Inletkeeper v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp., Orutsararmiut Native Council & Native Vill. of Eek v. John Boyle in his Off. Capacity as Comm'r of the Dep't of Nat. Resources, Alaska Dep't of Nat. Resources, Donlin Gold, LLC, & Calista Corp. (Alaska 2025). “25 AS 38.35.010(a). -15- 7794 to market, both to sell and to power economic growth, is generally in the public interest, and that it is legislative policy that such pipelines shall be built in ways that protect Alaska’s environment.”
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