# Alaska Stat. § 46.04.047: Noncrude oil operations

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.047

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 46.04.047
- **Heading:** Noncrude oil operations
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 46 / Chapter 46.04 / Section 46.04.047

## Text

Notwithstanding AS 46.04.040 , the department may, with respect to noncrude oil operations, approve proof of financial responsibility by a person, other than the applicant, who does not agree to be subject to a direct action in the state or to appoint an agent for service of process if the applicant (1) provides proof of financial responsibility in the form and amounts otherwise required under AS 46.04.040 ;

(2) provides a sworn statement that (A) is acceptable to the department;

(B) attests that the applicant has diligently attempted to obtain a form of proof of financial responsibility that would provide for a direct action and appointment of an agent for service of process;

(C) describes the steps the applicant has taken to obtain a form of proof of financial responsibility that would provide for a direct action and appointment of an agent for service of process;

(D) states that a form of proof of financial responsibility that would provide for a direct action and appointment of an agent for service of process is unavailable to the applicant;

(3) continues diligent efforts to obtain a form of proof of financial responsibility that would provide for a direct action and appointment of an agent for service of process and provides a sworn statement every six months that is acceptable to the department, containing the information required in (2) of this section.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.010 Reimbursement for cleanup expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.020 Removal of oil discharges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.025 Confidential information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.025.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.030 Oil discharge prevention and contingency plans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.035 Registration of oil spill response action contractors.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.035.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.040 Proof of financial responsibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.040.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.045 Adjustment of dollar amounts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.045.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.047 Noncrude oil operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.047.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.050 Exemptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.055 Nontank vessels and railroad tank cars.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.055.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.060 Inspections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.060.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.065 Compliance verification for nontank vessels and for trains and related facilities and operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.065.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.070 Scope of regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 46.04.080 Catastrophic oil discharges.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.080.md)

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