Arctic Directory: NSB: Shell needs borough permits

In comments submitted to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement on Shell’s Beaufort Sea exploration plan, the North Slope Borough said that Shell needs borough permits for some of its planned activities, despite a statement in the company’s plan that no local permits are needed. The activities in question involve onshore and nearshore operations, within the area of borough jurisdiction, including the transfer of supplies from onshore at Prudhoe Bay, and crew changes by helicopter and fixed wing aircraft from Deadhorse or Barrow.

“If Shell has contracted with another operator to provide these support services, Shell must verify that the company has obtained the appropriate NSB permit and amended the permit to include the increased use resulting from Shell project activity,” the NSB said.

—Alan Bailey

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