Wasting oil and gas without paying the state for it is equivalent to theft. Flaring — burning unused gas — is allowed for safety reasons and for early development of an oil or gas well, but only with state permission.
Environment
EPA waives restrictions on using high-sulfur diesel on the North Slope
EPA officials and Sen. Dan Sullivan said the move would help fight rising fuel prices.
Small group of Alaskans rally against Alaska LNG pipeline in Juneau
About a dozen people gathered to oppose the pipeline on the steps of the Capitol over climate and cost concerns.
Commercial troll fishery stays open with half of allotted kings remaining
Southeast Alaska’s commercial king salmon fishery will remain open until further notice. The July 1 king opener for trollers, who fish with hook and line, is usually over quickly– it typically lasts anywhere from a handful of days to a week. But this year, with two weeks down, trollers are only at the halfway mark toward catching their target.
Three rescued from boat fire near Ketchikan
The Coast Guard and the South Tongass Fire Department assisted in extinguishing the fire. When they arrived, all three passengers were aboard the charter fishing boat. They were all adults and no injuries were reported.
New downtown bear cans to feature local artist’s design
Crystal Jackson’s painting of bears frolicking on a rainbow background was the winning artwork in a contest to decorate 44 new bear cans.