Notice2021-22977
Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2022 Draft Work Plan
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October 21, 2021
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Denali Commission
Abstract
The Denali Commission (Commission) is an independent Federal agency based on an innovative Federal-state partnership designed to provide critical utilities, infrastructure and support for economic development and training in Alaska by delivering federal services in the most cost-effective manner possible. The Commission is required to develop an annual work plan for future spending which will be published in the Federal Register, providing an opportunity for a 30-day period of public review and written comment. This Federal Register notice serves to announce the 30-day opportunity for public comment on the Denali Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 (FY 2022).
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 201 (Thursday, October 21, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58257-58258]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-22977]
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DENALI COMMISSION
Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2022 Draft Work Plan
AGENCY: Denali Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Denali Commission (Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative Federal-state partnership designed to
provide critical utilities, infrastructure and support for economic
development and training in Alaska by delivering federal services in
the most cost-effective manner possible. The Commission is required to
develop an annual work plan for future spending which will be published
in the Federal Register, providing an opportunity for a 30-day period
of public review and written comment. This Federal Register notice
serves to announce the 30-day opportunity for public comment on the
Denali Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 (FY
2022).
DATES: Comments and related material to be received by November 12,
2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Denali Commission, Attention: Anne
Stanislowski, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anne Stanislowski, Denali Commission,
510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-
3011. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c1a0b2b5a0afa8b2adaeb6b2aaa881a5a4afa0ada8efa6aeb7"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8feefcfbeee1e6fce3e0f8fce4e6cfebeae1eee3e6a1e8e0f9">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Background: The Denali Commission's mission
is to partner with tribal, federal, state, and local governments and
collaborate with all Alaskans to improve the effectiveness and
efficiency of government services, to build and ensure the operation
and maintenance of Alaska's basic infrastructure, and to develop a
well-trained labor force employed in a diversified and sustainable
economy.
By creating the Commission, Congress mandated that all parties
involved partner together to find new and innovative solutions to the
unique infrastructure and economic development challenges in America's
most remote communities. Pursuant to the Denali Commission Act, the
Commission determines its own basic operating principles and funding
criteria on an annual federal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30)
basis. The Commission outlines these priorities and funding
recommendations in an annual work plan. The FY 2022 Work Plan was
developed in the following manner.
<bullet> A workgroup comprised of Denali Commissioners and
Commission staff developed a preliminary draft work plan.
<bullet> The preliminary draft work plan was published on
<a href="http://Denali.gov">Denali.gov</a> for review by the public in advance of public testimony.
<bullet> A public hearing was held to record public comments and
recommendations on the preliminary draft work plan.
<bullet> Written comments on the preliminary draft work plan were
accepted for another ten days after the public hearing.
<bullet> All public hearing comments and written comments were
provided to Commissioners for their review and consideration.
<bullet> Commissioners discussed the preliminary draft work plan in
a public meeting and then voted on the work plan during the meeting.
<bullet> The Commissioners forwarded their recommended work plan to
the Federal Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft work plan for
publication in the Federal Register providing a 30-day period for
public review and written comment. During this time, the draft work
plan will also be disseminated to Commission program partners
including, but not limited to, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), the
Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Agriculture--
Rural Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the State of Alaska.
<bullet> At the conclusion of the Federal Register Public comment
period Commission staff provides the Federal Co-Chair with a summary of
public comments and recommendations, if any, on the draft work plan.
<bullet> If no revisions are made to the draft, the Federal Co-
Chair provides notice of approval of the work plan to the Commissioners
and forwards the work plan to the Secretary of Commerce for approval;
or, if there are revisions the Federal Co-Chair provides notice of
modifications to the Commissioners for their consideration and
approval, and upon receipt of approval from Commissioners, forwards the
work plan to the Secretary of Commerce for approval.
<bullet> The Secretary of Commerce approves the work plan.
<bullet> The Federal Co-Chair then approves grants and contracts
based upon the approved work plan.
FY 2022 Appropriations Summary
The Commission has historically received federal funding from
several sources. The two primary sources at this time include the
Energy & Water Appropriation Bill (``base'' or ``discretionary'' funds)
and an annual allocation from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Liability
(TAPL) fund. The proposed FY 2022 Work Plan assumes the Commission will
receive $15,000,000 of base funds, which is the amount referenced in
the reauthorization of the Commission passed by Congress in 2016 (ref:
Pub. L. 114-322), and a $2,917,000 TAPL allocation based on discussions
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Approximately
$4,000,000 of the base funds will be used for administrative expenses
and non-project program support, leaving $11,000,000 available for
program activities. The total base funding shown in the Work Plan also
includes an amount typically available from project closeouts and other
de-obligations that occur in any given year. Approximately $117,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for administrative expenses and non-
project program support, leaving $2,800,000 available for program
activities. Absent any new specific direction or limitations provided
by Congress in the current Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, these
funding sources are governed by
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the following general principles, either by statute or by language in
the Work Plan itself:
<bullet> Funds from the Energy & Water Appropriation are eligible
for use in all programs.
<bullet> TAPL funds can only be used for bulk fuel related projects
and activities.
<bullet> Appropriated funds may be reduced due to Congressional
action, rescissions by OMB, and other federal agency actions.
<bullet> All Energy & Water and TAPL investment amounts identified
in the work plan, are ``up to'' amounts, and may be reassigned to other
programs included in the current year work plan, if they are not fully
expended in a program component area or a specific project.
<bullet> Energy & Water and TAPL funds set aside for administrative
expenses that subsequently become available, may be used for program
activities included in the current year work plan.
Denali Commission FY2022 Funding Summary
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Available for
Source program activities
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Energy & Water Funds:
FY 2022 Energy & Water Appropriation \1\....... $11,000,000
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Subtotal................................... 11,000,000
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TAPL Funds:
FY 2022 Annual Allocation...................... 2,800,000
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Grand Total................................ 13,800,000
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Notes:
\1\ If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the Federal Co-
Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2022 Work Plan.
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Base TAPL Total
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Energy Reliability and Security:
Diesel Power Plants and Interties........................... $2,900,000 .............. $2,900,000
Wind, Hydro, Biomass, Other Proven Renewables and Emerging 750,000 .............. 750,000
Technologies...............................................
Audits, TA, & Community Energy Efficiency Improvements...... 375,000 .............. 375,000
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects................... 900,000 .............. 900,000
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Subtotal................................................ 4,925,000 .............. 4,925,000
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Bulk Fuel Safety and Security:
New/Refurbished Facilities.................................. .............. 1,500,000 1,500,000
Maintenance and Improvement Projects........................ .............. 700,000 700,000
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Subtotal................................................ 0 2,200,000 2,200,000
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Village Infrastructure Protection............................... 500,000 .............. 500,000
Transportation.................................................. 1,000,000 .............. 1,000,000
Sanitation:
Village Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste................... 1,500,000 .............. 1,500,000
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Subtotal................................................ 1,500,000 .............. 1,500,000
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Health Facilities............................................... 750,000 .............. 750,000
Housing......................................................... 500,000 .............. 500,000
Broadband....................................................... 750,000 .............. 750,000
Workforce Development:
Energy and Bulk Fuel........................................ 375,000 600,000 975,000
Other....................................................... 700,000 .............. 700,000
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Subtotal................................................ 1,075,000 600,000 1,675,000
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Totals.............................................. 11,000,000 2,800,000 13,800,000
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Authority: Pub. L. 105-277 Section 304(b)(1).
John Whittington,
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2021-22977 Filed 10-20-21; 8:45 am]
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