83 FR 18013 - Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2019 Draft Work Plan
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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 80 (Wednesday, April 25, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 18013-18015] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-08632] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DENALI COMMISSION Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2019 Draft Work Plan AGENCY: Denali Commission. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 was created in 1998 with passage of the October 21, 1998 Denali Commission Act (Act). The Act requires that the Commission develop proposed work plans for future spending and that the annual work plan 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 2019 (FY 2019). DATES: Comments and related material to be received by May 31, 2018. ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-1414. Email: ceilo@denali.gov. 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 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 2019 Work Plan was developed in the following manner.A workgroup comprised of Denali Commissioners and Commission staff developed a preliminary draft work plan. The preliminary draft work plan was published on Denali.gov for review by the public in advance of public testimony. A public hearing was held to record public comments and recommendations on the preliminary draft work plan. Written comments on the preliminary draft work plan were accepted for another ten days after the public hearing. All public hearing comments and written comments were provided to Commissioners for their review and consideration. Commissioners discussed the preliminary draft work plan in a public meeting and then voted on the work plan during the meeting. 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 [[Page 18014]] of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Economic Development Administration (EDA), Department of Agriculture--Rural Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the State of Alaska. 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. 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. The Secretary of Commerce approves the work plan. The Federal Co-Chair then approves grants and contracts based upon the approved work plan. FY 2019 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 2019 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 $1,900,000 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 $200,000 of the TAPL funds will be utilized for administrative expenses and non- project program support, leaving $1,700,000 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 the following general principles, either by statute or by language in the Work Plan itself: Funds from the Energy & Water Appropriation are eligible for use in all programs. TAPL funds can only be used for bulk fuel related projects and activities. Appropriated funds may be reduced due to Congressional action, rescissions by OMB, and other federal agency actions. 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. 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 FY2019 Funding Summary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Available for program Source activities ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Energy & Water Funds: FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriation \1\... $11,000,000 Prior Year Funds........................... 1,000,000 ------------------------ Subtotal............................... 12,000,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ TAPL Funds: FY 2019 Annual Allocation.................. 1,700,000 ------------------------ Grand Total............................ 13,700,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Notes: 1. If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the Federal Co-Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2019 Work Plan. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Program and type of investment Energy & Water TAPL Total ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy Reliability and Security: Diesel Power Plants................................ $3,800,000 ................. $3,800,000 Audits, TA, Community Energy Efficiency 500,000 ................. 500,000 Improvements...................................... RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects.......... 2,200,000 ................. $2,200,000 Improve Administrative and Operation and 300,000 ................. 300,000 Maintenance Practices............................. -------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal....................................... 6,800,000 ................. 6,800,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bulk Fuel Safety and Security: New/Refurbished Facilities......................... ................. $1,200,000 1,200,000 Maintenance and Improvement Projects............... ................. 300,000 300,000 Improve Administrative and Operation & Maintenance 200,000 200,000 400,000 Practices......................................... -------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal....................................... 200,000 1,700,000 1,900,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Village Infrastructure Protection: Mertarvik.......................................... 3,000,000 ................. 3,000,000 Shishmaref......................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000 Shaktoolik......................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000 Kivalina........................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000 [[Page 18015]] Program Development and Support for other 500,000 ................. 500,000 Vulnerable Communities............................ -------------------------------------------------------- Subtotal....................................... 5,000,000 ................. 5,000,000 -------------------------------------------------------- Totals..................................... 12,000,000 1,700,000 13,700,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs FY 2019 Denali Commission investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel may include: Remote Power System Upgrade (RPSU) projects at locations selected based on need in consultation with the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC) Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at locations selected based on need in consultation with AEA and AVEC Rural power system and bulk fuel facility Maintenance and Improvement (M&I) projects at locations selected based on need in consultation with AEA and AVEC Continued support of the rural power system and bulk fuel facility operator training programs managed by AEA Continued support of the Sanitation Energy Efficiency Program at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Village Infrastructure Protection Program In order to fulfill its role as lead federal coordinating agency the Commission staff, in consultation with State, Federal, and other partners, and the referenced communities in particular, proposes the following investments in support of the new Village Infrastructure Protection (VIP) Program. United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report 09-551 (http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-551) has been instrumental in charting prospective Commission investments under this program. Mertarvik The community of Newtok has initiated its relocation to Mertarvik and has started building infrastructure at Mertarvik. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the following activities: Continued support for the existing Community Relocation Coordinator Continued support for professional project management and contracting services Infrastructure development at Mertarvik Shishmaref Shishmaref has voted to relocate and is now working to select a new site. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the following activities: Continued support for the existing Community Relocation Coordinator New town-site planning and design Professional project management services Shaktoolik The community of Shaktoolik has decided to protect the community in place for now. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the following activities: Continued support for the existing Community Relocation Coordinator Administrative support Match/gap funds for other related activities Kivalina Kivalina is considering relocation and has selected a site for a new school. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the following activities: Continued support for the existing Community Relocation Coordinator Administrative support Match/gap funds for other related activities Program Development and Support for Other Vulnerable Communities The $500,000 referenced above for this line item in the Workplan may be used for activities such as the following. Continued support for the ETC (Environmentally Threatened Communities) Grant Writing Center of Excellence at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium Hazard Mitigation Plan related initiatives and projects Data/threat analyses related to erosion, flooding and permafrost degradation VIP related coordination, outreach and partner support Joel Neimeyer, Federal Co-Chair. [FR Doc. 2018-08632 Filed 4-24-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3300-01-P
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benefit from RegTech? Please be specific structure prize competitions to Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage,
as possible or provide examples where maximize their positive impact. AK 99501.
appropriate. More broadly, the input from this FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Regarding administration of a prize request will further aid the Commission Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L
competition: in identifying FinTech trends and areas Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
7. What ground rules should govern where emerging technologies and Telephone: (907) 271–1414. Email:
participation in a CFTC-sponsored innovation may offer significant ceilo@denali.gov.
FinTech prize competition? potential benefit.
D For example, are there particular In that respect, we look forward to Background
eligibility requirements that the agency continuing to engage proactively with The Denali Commission’s mission is
should adopt? the innovator community and market to partner with tribal, federal, state, and
D Should competition entries be participants to promote market- local governments and collaborate with
designated ‘‘open source,’’ or should enhancing FinTech, to identify all Alaskans to improve the
each participant retain full control of its opportunities to update our regulatory effectiveness and efficiency of
entry and any decision about its framework, and to implement new government services, to build and
availability? technology-based approaches to fulfill ensure the operation and maintenance
D Should any different rules apply to the CFTC’s mission on behalf of the of Alaska’s basic infrastructure, and to
winning entries? American people. develop a well-trained labor force
8. How should prize competition Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20, employed in a diversified and
judges be selected? 2018, by the Commission. sustainable economy.
D Should the Commission select a By creating the Commission, Congress
Christopher Kirkpatrick,
single judge or panel to evaluate prize mandated that all parties involved
Secretary of the Commission.
competition submissions? partner together to find new and
D If a panel, how large? Appendix To Request for Input on innovative solutions to the unique
D And what is the appropriate mix of LabCFTC Prize Competitions— infrastructure and economic
stakeholders? Commission Voting Summary development challenges in America’s
D What additional requirements, if most remote communities. Pursuant to
On this matter, Chairman Giancarlo and
any, should apply to judges? the Act, the Commission determines its
Commissioners Quintenz and Behnam voted
9. What general evaluation standards in the affirmative. No Commissioner voted in own basic operating principles and
or criteria may be appropriate in the the negative. funding criteria on an annual federal
context of a CFTC-sponsored FinTech [FR Doc. 2018–08673 Filed 4–24–18; 8:45 am] fiscal year (October 1 to September 30)
prize competition? Regarding the BILLING CODE 6351–01–P basis. The Commission outlines these
evaluation process, are there models or priorities and funding recommendations
protocols that the Commission might in an annual work plan. The FY 2019
adapt with regard to prize competitions DENALI COMMISSION Work Plan was developed in the
it sponsors? following manner.
10. What type of prize is likely to Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2019 • A workgroup comprised of Denali
encourage the greatest participation Draft Work Plan Commissioners and Commission staff
from a broad range of innovators? What developed a preliminary draft work
factors should the Commission AGENCY: Denali Commission.
plan.
consider? If the prize is other than a ACTION: Notice. • The preliminary draft work plan
cash purse, what type of prize may be was published on Denali.gov for review
SUMMARY: The Denali Commission
suitable? by the public in advance of public
11. Generally, are there any rules, (Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative federal- testimony.
policies, or practices that the
state partnership designed to provide • A public hearing was held to record
Commission should adopt to facilitate a public comments and recommendations
prize competition or encourage critical utilities, infrastructure and
support for economic development and on the preliminary draft work plan.
participation? For example, what modes • Written comments on the
of advertising and publicity may be training in Alaska by delivering federal
preliminary draft work plan were
most effective? And, likewise, are there services in the most cost-effective
accepted for another ten days after the
any rules, policies, or practices that manner possible. The Commission was
public hearing.
could impede participation in a prize created in 1998 with passage of the • All public hearing comments and
completion? October 21, 1998 Denali Commission written comments were provided to
In providing your responses, please be Act (Act). The Act requires that the Commissioners for their review and
as specific as possible, and offer Commission develop proposed work consideration.
examples where appropriate. The plans for future spending and that the • Commissioners discussed the
Commission encourages all relevant annual work plan be published in the preliminary draft work plan in a public
comments; commenters need not Federal Register, providing an meeting and then voted on the work
address every item. opportunity for a 30-day period of plan during the meeting.
public review and written comment. • The Commissioners forwarded their
III. Conclusion This Federal Register notice serves to recommended work plan to the Federal
The Commission appreciates your announce the 30-day opportunity for Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft
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time and effort responding to this public comment on the Denali work plan for publication in the Federal
Request for Input on potential CFTC- Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal Register providing a 30-day period for
sponsored FinTech prize competitions. Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019). public review and written comment.
The information provided by DATES: Comments and related material During this time, the draft work plan
stakeholders will help us refine our to be received by May 31, 2018. will also be disseminated to
understanding and future approach, and ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Commission program partners
identify how the Commission can best Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine including, but not limited to, the Bureau
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Program and type of investment Energy & Water TAPL Total
Program Development and Support for other Vulnerable Communities ........... 500,000 .............................. 500,000
Subtotal ....................................................................................................... 5,000,000 .............................. 5,000,000
Totals .................................................................................................... 12,000,000 1,700,000 13,700,000
Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs Shishmaref DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2019 Denali Commission Shishmaref has voted to relocate and Notice Announcing Availability of
investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel is now working to select a new site. The Funds and Application Deadlines;
may include: Commission funds summarized above Hurricane Education Recovery
• Remote Power System Upgrade may be used for the following activities:
AGENCY: Office of Elementary and
(RPSU) projects at locations selected • Continued support for the existing
Secondary Education, Department of
based on need in consultation with Community Relocation Coordinator
Education.
the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA) • New town-site planning and design
ACTION: Notice.
and Alaska Village Electric • Professional project management
Cooperative (AVEC) services SUMMARY: The Department of Education
• Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at (Department) is issuing a notice
locations selected based on need in Shaktoolik
announcing availability of funds and
consultation with AEA and AVEC The community of Shaktoolik has application deadlines for the Temporary
• Rural power system and bulk fuel decided to protect the community in Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced
facility Maintenance and place for now. The Commission funds Students (Emergency Impact Aid) and
Improvement (M&I) projects at summarized above may be used for the the Assistance for Homeless Children
locations selected based on need in following activities: and Youth programs under the Division
consultation with AEA and AVEC B, Subdivision 1, Title VIII, ‘‘Hurricane
• Continued support for the existing
• Continued support of the rural power Community Relocation Coordinator
Education Recovery,’’ of Public Law
system and bulk fuel facility operator 115–123, the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of
• Administrative support 2018.’’
training programs managed by AEA
• Match/gap funds for other related DATES: Applications Available: April 25,
• Continued support of the Sanitation activities
Energy Efficiency Program at the 2018.
Alaska Native Tribal Health Kivalina Deadline for Transmittal of State
Consortium (ANTHC) educational agency (SEA) Application
Kivalina is considering relocation and for the Emergency Impact Aid program:
Village Infrastructure Protection has selected a site for a new school. The May 25, 2018.
Program Commission funds summarized above Deadline for Transmittal of State
may be used for the following activities: educational agency (SEA) Application
In order to fulfill its role as lead
federal coordinating agency the • Continued support for the existing for the Homeless Children and Youth
Commission staff, in consultation with Community Relocation Coordinator program: May 25, 2018.
• Administrative support Deadline for local educational
State, Federal, and other partners, and
agencies (LEAs) to submit applications
the referenced communities in • Match/gap funds for other related
to SEAs under the Emergency Impact
particular, proposes the following activities
Aid program: May 15, 2018.
investments in support of the new
Program Development and Support for Deadline for LEAs to submit
Village Infrastructure Protection (VIP)
Other Vulnerable Communities applications to SEAs under the
Program. United States Government
Assistance for Homeless Children and
Accountability Office (GAO) Report 09– The $500,000 referenced above for Youth program: There is no statutory
551 (http://www.gao.gov/products/GAO- this line item in the Workplan may be deadline for LEA applications under
09-551) has been instrumental in used for activities such as the following. this program. Each eligible SEA will set
charting prospective Commission
• Continued support for the ETC a reasonable deadline for the
investments under this program.
(Environmentally Threatened submission of LEA applications.
Mertarvik Communities) Grant Writing Center of ADDRESSES: For the addresses for
Excellence at the Alaska Native Tribal obtaining and submitting an
The community of Newtok has Health Consortium
initiated its relocation to Mertarvik and application, please refer to our Common
has started building infrastructure at • Hazard Mitigation Plan related Instructions for Applicants to
Mertarvik. The Commission funds initiatives and projects Department of Education Discretionary
summarized above may be used for the • Data/threat analyses related to Grant Programs, published in the
following activities: erosion, flooding and permafrost Federal Register on February 12, 2018
(83 FR 6003) and available at
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degradation
• Continued support for the existing www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-02-12/
• VIP related coordination, outreach
Community Relocation Coordinator pdf/2018-02558.pdf.
and partner support
• Continued support for professional FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
project management and contracting Joel Neimeyer, additional information on the
services Federal Co-Chair. Emergency Impact Aid program, please
• Infrastructure development at [FR Doc. 2018–08632 Filed 4–24–18; 8:45 am] contact Francisco Ramirez. Telephone
Mertarvik BILLING CODE 3300–01–P (202) 260–1541. Email:
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| Contact | Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-1414. Email: [email protected] | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 18013 |
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