# Alaska Stat. § 46.04.050: Exemptions

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T46_C46.04_S46.04.050

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 46.04.050
- **Heading:** Exemptions
- **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 46.04.050

## Text

(a) The provisions of AS 46.04.030 , 46.04.040, and 46.04.060 do not apply to an oil terminal facility that has an effective storage capacity of less than 5,000 barrels of crude oil or less than 10,000 barrels of noncrude oil.

(b) The provisions of AS 46.04.030 and 46.04.040 do not apply to a natural gas production facility and a natural gas terminal facility; for purposes of this subsection, “natural gas production facility” and “natural gas terminal facility” mean a platform, facility, or structure that, except for storage of refined petroleum products in a quantity that does not exceed 10,000 barrels, is used solely for the production, compression, storage, or transport of natural gas.

(c) The provisions of AS 46.04.030 and 46.04.040 do not apply to a natural gas exploration facility if the Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has determined under AS 31.05.030 (l) that evidence obtained through evaluation demonstrates with reasonable certainty that all of the wells at a natural gas exploration facility will not penetrate a formation capable of flowing oil to the ground surface. If the drilling of a well at an exploration facility exempted under this subsection does penetrate a formation capable of flowing oil to the surface, the owner or operator shall submit an oil discharge prevention and contingency plan and proof of financial responsibility to the department to meet the requirements of AS 46.04.030 and 46.04.040. For purposes of this subsection, “natural gas exploration facility” means a platform, facility, or structure that, except for storage of refined petroleum products in a quantity that does not exceed 10,000 barrels, is used solely for the exploration for natural gas.

## 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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