Documents – Republicans
Sen. Murkowski's Energy 20/20 blueprint and supporting documents.
- Energy 2020 - A Vision For America's Energy Future - Full document Energy 2020 - A Vision For America's Energy Future.pdf (5.4 MBs)
- Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Energy 2020 Readers - Letter to Readers.pdf (425.7 KBs)
- Energy 2020 Fact Sheet - Fact Sheet.pdf (170.1 KBs)
- Energy 2020 Alaska Fact Sheet - Alaska Fact Sheet.pdf (61.0 KBs)
- Energy 2020 Introductory Speech - Debut Speech at NARUC.pdf (46.2 KBs)
Plenty at Stake
- Plenty at Stake: Indicators of American Energy Insecurity - Plenty at Stake Indicators of American Energy Insecurity.pdf (2.6 MBs)
The Energy-Water Nexus: Interlinked Resources That Are Vital For Economic Growth and Sustainability is the fourth in a series of Energy 20/20 White Papers. It is available below for download, along with a supporting documents.
- The Energy-Water Nexus: Interlinked Resources That Are Vital For Economic Growth and Sustainability - An Energy 20/20 White Paper - enr white paper (energy water)- FINAL_5-5-14 WITH COVER.pdf (1.0 MBs)
- May 6, 2014 - Sen. Murkowski Speech to Atlantic Council - 05 06 14 - Murkowski Atlantic Council Speech.pdf (279.2 KBs)
- S. 1971 - the Nexus of Energy and Water for Sustainability Act of 2014 - S. 1971.pdf (248.0 KBs)
- Energy-Water NGO Roundtable Report - Energy Water NGO Rountable_Distribution_Report.pdf (302.0 KBs)
- Energy-Water GOV Roundtable Report - Energy Water GOV Rountable_Distribution_Report.pdf (371.4 KBs)
Powering the Future is the third in a series of Energy 20/20 White Papers. It is available below for download, along with a summary document.
- Powering the Future: Ensuring that Federal Policy Fully Supports Electric Reliability – And Energy 20/20 White Paper. - Senator Lisa Murkowski -- Powering The Future.pdf (681.4 KBs)
- Powering the Future – Summary - Powering The Future -- Summary.pdf (250.9 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2014 - Sen. Murkowski's NARUC Speech on Electric Reliability - 02.11.14 - NARUC Murkowski Speech.pdf (133.3 KBs)
A Signal to the World is the second in a series of Energy 20/20 White Papers. It is available below for download, along with relevant analysis from the Congressional Research Service that researchers may find useful.
- A Signal to the World: Renovating the Architecture of U.S. Energy Exports - An Energy 20/20 White Paper. - LisaMurkowski_A Signal to the World.pdf (695.9 KBs)
- March 3, 2014 - Sen. Murkowski's CERAWeek 2014 Speech - 140303CERA Speech FINAL.pdf (185.2 KBs)
- March 11, 2014 - Sen. Murkowski's Floor Speech - 3-11-14 Murkowski Floor Speech on Energy.pdf (176.0 KBs)
- Terms of Trade: Condensate as an Exportable Commodity - 07.09.14- Terms of Trade.pdf (185.1 KBs)
- A Ban for One: The Outdated Prohibition on U.S. Oil Exports in Global Context - 06 26 2014 - A Ban for One.pdf (562.4 KBs)
- Crude Pro Quo: The Use of Oil Exchanges to Increase Efficiency - 05 22 14 Crude Pro Quo.pdf (2.3 MBs)
- License to Trade: Commerce Department Authority to Allow Condensate Exports - 04 01 14 Condensate Report Final.pdf (2.5 MBs)
- Past is Precedent: Executive Power to Authorize Crude Oil Exports - 03 03 2014 Past Is Precedent.pdf (4.6 MBs)
- April 10, 2014 - Joint Landrieu/Murkowski letter to EIA Administrator Sieminski re: Crude Exports - 04.10.14- Joint Letter- EIA Administrator Adam Sieminski- Oil export ban.pdf (237.4 KBs)
- U.S. Crude Oil Export Policy (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining scope of executive authority to change the definition of crude to allow for condensate exports. - CRS_US Crude Oil Export Policy - Background and Considerations.pdf (685.2 KBs)
- Export-Import Bank Financing of LNG (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service on the financing by the Export-Import Bank of the United States for exports related to LNG projects. - CRS_Export-Import Financing LNG.pdf (333.9 KBs)
- OPIC Support for LNG (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service on Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) for investments in LNG projects. - CRS_OPIC Support for LNG.pdf (319.4 KBs)
- TDA Support for Oil and Gas Projects (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (TDA) and its support for oil and gas projects. - CRS_US TDA Support for Oil and Gas.pdf (588.3 KBs)
- Federal Export Requirements (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining the applicability of federal export requirements to natural gas liquids and condensate. - CRS_Federal Export Requirements.pdf (200.5 KBs)
- Crude Oil Exports Licensing (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining licensing and data issues for crude oil exports. - CRS_Crude Oil Exports Licensing.pdf (102.1 KBs)
- U.S.-Mexico Oil Swaps (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining the regulatory framework for possible crude oil "swaps" between the U.S. and Mexico. - CRS_US-Mexico Oil Swaps.pdf (444.4 KBs)
- U.S. Exports of Nuclear Reactor Technology (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining the top foreign country consumers of U.S. exports of nuclear reactor technology and uranium. - CRS_US Exports of Nuclear Reactor Technology.pdf (70.1 KBs)
The Narrowing Window: America's Opportunity to Join the Global Gas Trade is the first in a series of Energy 20/20 White Papers. It is available below for download, along with relevant analysis from the Congressional Research Service that researchers may find useful.
- The Narrowing Window: America's Opportunity to Join the Global Gas Trade - An Energy 20/20 White Paper. The Narrowing Window.pdf (477.8 KBs)
- LNG Export Process (CRS) - A memo from the Congressional Research Service outlining the export process at relevant federal agencies. CRS_LNG Export Process.pdf (361.2 KBs)
- The U.S.-Canada Energy Relationship: Joined at the Well (CRS) - A report prepared by the Congressional Research Service about the North American energy network. CRS_US-Canada.pdf (653.8 KBs)
- Gas Hydrates: Resource and Hazard (CRS) - A report prepared by the Congressional Research Service about the potential of methane hydrates as an energy resource. CRS_Methane Hydrates.pdf (361.1 KBs)
The Aleut community of King Cove (Pop. 750) has been asking for the past 20 years for a one-lane gravel road through the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge for transporting patients in emergency medical situations to an all-weather airport in Cold Bay. The road would be for non-commercial use only.
- King Cove Land Exchange Fact Sheet - King Cove Land Exchange Fact Sheet.pdf (22.1 KBs)
- July 23, 2014 - Letter to Interior Secretary Jewell inviting her back to King Cove - 07.23.14 - DOI- Sec. Jewell, King Cove Invite.pdf (407.4 KBs)
- April 2, 2014 - Letter to Interior Secretary Jewell re: Coast Guard's Info on Permanent Air Station in Cold Bay - 04.02.14 DOI Secretary Sally Jewell re King Cove.pdf (495.6 KBs)
- April 2, 2014 - Coast Guard Letter to Sen. Murkowski re: Permanent Air Station in Cold Bay - 04.02.14 Cold Bay reply - Sen Murkowski.pdf (454.3 KBs)
- March 21, 2014 - Peter Pan Seafoods, Inc. Letter re: Position on King Cove Road - 03.21.2014 Peter Pan letter re King Cove Road.pdf (27.2 KBs)
- Feb. 18, 2014 - Follow-up Letter to Secretary Jewell - 02.18.14 DOI - Secretary Jewell, King Cove.pdf (540.7 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2014 - Follow-up Letter to Interior Secretary Jewell - Jewell - Izembek Follow-up.pdf (609.0 KBs)
- Feb. 4, 2014 - Letter to President Obama - President Obama - Reconsider Izembek.pdf (559.5 KBs)
- Jan. 17, 2014 - Letter to Interior Secretary Jewell - Jewell - Reconsider Izembek.pdf (600.4 KBs)
- March 21, 2013 - Salazar Memo on King Cove - 03.21.2013 Salazar Memo on King Cove.pdf (434.1 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2013 - Letter to Interior Nominee Sally Jewell - Jewell- Izembek.pdf (773.6 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2013 - Letter to Interior Secretary Salazar - Salazar - Izembek.pdf (851.2 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2013 - Letter to Vice President Biden - Vice President Biden- Izembek.pdf (780.8 KBs)
- Feb. 11, 2013 - Letter to President Obama - President Obama- Izembek.pdf (789.6 KBs)
Correspondence between Sen. Lisa Murkowski and EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson regarding EPA's Bristol Bay Watershed assessment in Alaska.
- Feb. 16, 2011 - Letter to Administrator Jackson - 02.16.11.pdf (925.7 KBs)
- EPA's Response to Sen. Murkowski's Feb. 16, 2011 Letter - 03.21.11.pdf (396.3 KBs)
- April 18, 2012 Letter from Sen. Murkowski to EPA - Sen. Murkowski's second letter to Administrator Jackson regarding the Bristol Bay watershed. 04.18.12.pdf (979.1 KBs)
- EPA's Response to Sen. Murkowski's April 18, 2012 Letter - 05.17.12.pdf (140.3 KBs)
Prior to introducing legislation, Sen. Murkowski circulated a discussion draft on her Advanced Energy Trust Fund legislation. Comments on the discussion draft are due to trust_fund@energy.senate.gov by Friday, September 6, 2013.
- Advanced Energy Trust Fund Discussion Draft - Advanced Energy Trust Fund.pdf (35.2 KBs)
The Hydropower Improvement Act of 2013 is bipartisan legislation that aims to substantially increase the United States’ hydropower capacity in an effort to expand clean-power generation and spur domestic job creation. As the country’s largest source of renewable energy, hydropower allows us to avoid approximately 200 million metric tons of carbon emissions each year. According to the Department of Energy, the U.S. has the potential for 300 gigawatts of additional hydropower.
- Hydropower Improvement Act - Full bill text. Hydropower Improvement Act.pdf (263.3 KBs)
- Hydropower Improvement Act Section-by-Section - HIA Section-by-Section.pdf (13.9 KBs)
The Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act protects the public right to engage in recreational hunting, fishing and shooting on federal lands. It mandates that BLM and Forest Service managed lands be open to recreational hunting, fishing and shooting unless specifically closed by the agencies. The legislation does not impact the National Park System or the National Wildlife Refuge System.
- The Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act - Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage and Opportunities Act.pdf (261.0 KBs)
- Fact Sheet - Recreational Fishing and Hunting Heritage Act Fact Sheet.pdf (28.6 KBs)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's energy and natural resources correspondence
- October 30, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Interior Secretary Jewell on ANWR boundary dispute - 141030 Murkowski Letter to Jewell re ANWR.pdf (373.5 KBs)
- September 18, 2014 - Joint letter from GOP Senators to President Obama urging approval of Keystone XL - 09.18.14 - Letter to Obama - KXL 6th Anniversary.pdf (270.4 KBs)
- August 8, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Secretary of State Kerry on large-scale mining in British Columbia - 8-8-14 Murkowski transboundary mining letter to Kerry.pdf (289.6 KBs)
- August 7, 2014 - Joint Letter to Interior Secretary Jewell on Five-Year OCS Plan - 08.07.14- DOI- Sec. Jewell- BOEM Letter.pdf (386.5 KBs)
- July 22, 2014 - Murkowski letter to Moniz on WIPP - 7-22-14 Murkowski letter to Moniz on WIPP.pdf (206.1 KBs)
- July 1, 2014 - IMCC Critical Minerals Legislation Support Letter - IMCC Critical Minerals Legislation Support Letter to Congressional Leade....pdf (1.1 MBs)
- June 25, 2014 - MML Coalition Letter on Critical Minerals - MML Coalition Letter on Critical Minerals.pdf (531.2 KBs)
- June 4, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to FERC Chairman LaFleur regarding Dominion Cove Point LNG export license - 06.04.14 FERC Chairman LaFleur.pdf (280.3 KBs)
- March 31, 2014 - Joint Letter to GAO Comptroller regarding NPS spending - 03.31.14 Joint Letter to GAO Comptroller re NPS Spending.pdf (337.3 KBs)
- March 27, 2014 - Joint letter from Senators Landrieu and Murkowski to DOE Inspector General Friedman regarding apparent leak of sensitive information to The Wall Street Journal. - 03.27.14 Joint Letter- DOE- Inspector General Gregory Friedman.pdf (468.0 KBs)
- February 3, 2014 - Letter from multiple utililties companies to Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Murkowski regarding EPA's Mercury and Air Toxic Standards rule - 02.03.14 Utilities on MATS.pdf (261.0 KBs)
- January 14, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to President Obama regarding crude oil exports. - 01.14.14 President Obama.pdf (286.8 KBs)
- January 14, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Secretary of State Kerry regarding crude oil exports. - 01.14.14 DOS Sec. Kerry.pdf (195.0 KBs)
- January 14, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Secretary of Energy Moniz regarding crude oil exports. - 01.14.14 DOE Sec. Moniz.pdf (196.1 KBs)
- January 14, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Secretary of Commerce Pritzker regarding crude oil exports. - 01.14.14 DOC Sec. Pritzker.pdf (198.6 KBs)
- January 14, 2014 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to FERC Chairwoman LaFleur regarding crude oil exports. - 01.14.14 FERC Chairwoman LaFleur.pdf (200.4 KBs)
- December 18, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to President Obama urging him to highlight the geopolitical benefits of oil and gas production in the forthcoming National Security Strategy. 12.18.13.pdf (344.8 KBs)
- October 28, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Young to Department of Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and Department of State Secretary John Kerry to express their concern over the Beringia Proposal. 10.28.13.pdf (182.7 KBs)
- October 17, 2013 - Response from DOE to Sen. Murkowski's August 2nd letter regarding LNG exports. 10.17.13.pdf (72.0 KBs)
- October 9, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Young to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Daniel Ashe on the decision to suspend valid permits during the government shutdown. 10.09.13.pdf (264.2 KBs)
- September 26, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to BLM Principal Deputy Director Neil Kornze about the law enforcement raids in the Fortymile Mining District near Chicken, Alaska. 09.26.13.pdf (525.2 KBs)
- September 16, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Don Young to President Obama on new EPA regulations. 09.16.13.pdf (467.6 KBs)
- August 2, 2013 - Letter from Chairman Wyden and Ranking Member Murkowski to Energy Secretary Moniz on LNG exports. 08.02.13.pdf (631.6 KBs)
- July 1, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to the chief executives involved in the Pebble Limited Partnership. 07.01.13.pdf (622.1 KBs)
- June 19, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Don Young to Interior Secretary Jewell regarding the concessions contract issue that could force Glacier Bay Lodge to close 06.19.13.pdf (509.8 KBs)
- March 19, 2013 - Letter from Forest Service Chief Tom Tidwell to Alaska Governor Sean Parnell about the Impacts of Sequestration on the State's Secure Rural School money. 03.19.13.pdf (70.5 KBs)
- February 15, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski on USGS Director Pick 02.15.13.pdf (335.6 KBs)
- January 3, 2013 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to National Park Service Regional Director Sue Masica regarding the agency's planned changes to state hunting regulations 01.03.13.pdf (505.8 KBs)
- November 16, 2012 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to Fish and Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe regarding the reintroduction of Wood Bison to Alaska. 11.16.12.pdf (481.4 KBs)
- October 24, 2012 - Letter from Sens. Murkowski and Inhofe to Sens. Bingaman and Boxer asking them to hold hearings to investigate the surge in California's gas prices 10.24.12.pdf (303.6 KBs)
- July 23, 2012 - Letter to Sens. Murkowski and Bingaman expressing support for the Critical Minerals Policy Act 07.23.12.pdf (35.1 KBs)
- July 11, 2012 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Hastings to BSEE Director James Watson regarding Greenpeace protests in the Arctic 07.11.12.pdf (558.4 KBs)
- April 27, 2012 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to President Obama on LNG exports 04.27.12.pdf (349.8 KBs)
- March 2, 2012 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski and Rep. Hastings to EIA Acting Administration Gruenspecht regarding a data recall for oil and gas production on federal lands 03.02.12.pdf (400.3 KBs)
- March 1, 2012 - Letter from Sen. Murkowski to President Obama regarding Iran oil sanctions 03.01.12.pdf (376.3 KBs)
Documents on various energy issues.
- CRS Analysis of FERC's Economic Reach - Staff requested that the Congressional Research Service estimate the economic significance of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. FERC Economic Reach.pdf (650.9 KBs)
- CRS Analysis of Kurdish Oil Exports and U.S. Policy - CRS_KurdishOilExports.pdf (290.5 KBs)
- Murkowski Staff Report on ISIS Oil Sales - 09 24 2014 A Dark Pool in the Mideast.pdf (153.6 KBs)
- DOE Study of Alaska North Slope Crude Oil Exports Issue - Exporting Alaskan North Slope Crude Oil-jpg.pdf (7.9 MBs)
- Murkowski Staff Report on Iraq - 10 03 2014 Lens of Energy final.pdf (623.1 KBs)
- Murkowski Staff Report on Oil Production Outages - 10 27 2014 Oil Production Outages and Strategic Warning.pdf (416.8 KBs)
- Murkowski Staff Report on Energy-Water Nexus in Iraq - 10-29-14 Iraq-energy-water report.pdf (261.8 KBs)
Sen. Lisa Murkowski's bipartisan legislation to recognize and ensure the rightful place of hunting and fishing on our nation’s public lands.
- Bill Text - The Sportsmens Act.pdf (84.1 KBs)
- Bill Summary - The Sportsmens Act Bill Summary.pdf (48.8 KBs)
Bill text and supporting documents for the U.S.-Mexico Transboundary Agreement.
- Senate Bill - S. 812.pdf (243.7 KBs)
- House Bill - H.R. 1613.pdf (214.5 KBs)
- Map of Transboundary Agreement - Transboundary Hearing Map.pdf (476.5 KBs)
The Critical Minerals Policy Act of 2013 would revitalize the United States’ critical minerals supply chain and help reduce the nation’s dependence on foreign suppliers. It directs the Secretary of the Interior to establish a list of minerals critical to the American economy and provides a comprehensive set of policies to address issues associated with their discovery, production, use, and re-use.
- Bill Text - Critical Minerals Policy Act.pdf (80.1 KBs)
- Backgrounder and Section-by-Section - Critical Minerals Background.pdf (20.6 KBs)
Information pertaining to the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act.
- SRS Alaska Data for 2014 - SRS 2014 data summary Alaska.pdf (184.1 KBs)
Responses of the FERC to certain questions submitted by Sen. Murkowski for the record of Committee hearing on April 10, 2014, titled "Keeping the lights on - are we doing enough to ensure the reliability and security of the U.S. electric grid?"
- FERC Responses to Murkowski, Set 1 - Murkowski Responses First Batch (4.29.14).pdf (87.6 KBs)
- FERC Responses to Murkowski, Set 2 - FERC Second Batch Responses to Murkowski QFRs May 5 2014 (1).pdf (117.2 KBs)
- Question 1 - question 1 attachment 5-5 clean final (1).pdf (30.6 KBs)
- Question 2 - question 2 attachment 5-5 clean final (2).pdf (48.3 KBs)
- Question 23 - question 23 attachment 5-5 clean final (1).pdf (57.5 KBs)
- Question 28 - question 28 attachment 5-5 clean final (1).pdf (70.1 KBs)
- Question 39 - Question 39 Response 5.8.14.pdf (102.7 KBs)
- Question 42 - question 42 attachment 5-5 clean final (1).pdf (60.5 KBs)
Responses from nominees to questions for the record submitted after the associated hearing in front of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
- July 24, 2014 - DOE Nom Sherwood-Randall QFR Responses to Murkowski and Barrasso - Sherwood-Randall QFR Responses to Murkowski and Barrasso.pdf (258.9 KBs)
- June 17, 2014 - FERC Nom Norman Bay Clarification Response to Barrasso QFR - June 17, 2014 Bay Clarification Response to Barrasso QFR.pdf (20.2 KBs)
- June 12, 2014 - FERC Nom Norman Bay Supplemental QFR Responses - June 12, 2014 FERC Nom Norman Bay Supplemental QFR Responses.pdf (452.5 KBs)
- June 12, 2014 - FERC Nom Cheryl LaFleur Supplemental QFR Responses - June 12, 2014 FERC Nom Cheryl LaFleur Supplemental QFR Responses.pdf (121.9 KBs)
- June 4, 2014 - Final Bay Transmittal and QFR Responses - FERC BAY QUESTIONS (Final).pdf (562.7 KBs)
- June 4, 2014 - Final LaFleur Transmittal and QFR Responses - Final LaFleur Transmittal and QFR Responses (6-4-14).pdf (214.2 KBs)
- June 4, 2014 - Brady Policy Answers - Brady Policy Answers.pdf (33.7 KBs)