The hearing turned testy when Congressman Young pressed the Coast Guard to consider leasing an icebreaker from a company whose owners happen to be big contributors to Young’s campaign.
Arctic
Obama administration announces new rules for Arctic drilling
“At first blush it does appear the federal government is creating additional cumbersome regulations that will make it more challenging to entice companies back to the Arctic when oil prices rebound,” said an Alaska Oil and Gas Association representative.
Coast Guard stationed in Kotzebue for the summer
The U.S. Coast Guard has signed a five-year lease on a Kotzebue facility to serve as a base for its Arctic operations.
Russia launches largest, most powerful icebreaker in the world
Retreating sea ice and rising ship traffic have some worried the region could serve as the next stage for international conflict.
Nome Port Commission preps for a busy summer
The Nome Port Commission is preparing for a steady stream of visitors this summer. Vessels serving the fiber optic cable installation will be in harbor the last week of June. But it’s the month of August that will likely be the busiest for Nome’s port. While the city isn’t the official host, the U.S. Coast…
As comment deadline approaches, military leaders weigh-in on Arctic lease sales
Military leaders: Arctic lease sales necessary for domestic security policy