Posts Tagged ‘Nome Port Commission’
U.S. Army Corps Gives Update on Deep-Draft Port Study
According to the Corps, a final feasibility study for public comment will be ready in early 2019.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Seeks Funding for Incinerator, Discusses Fuel Dispersants, Wave Buoy
The incinerator would handle waste from foreign ships — but the Port needs to find a way to pay for it. A new wave buoy will arrive in early July, providing real-time data.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Discusses Coast Guard’s Gold Dredge Regulations
Gold miners hoping for a radical change to regulations may be disappointed by the conversation from last week’s meeting of the Nome Port Commission.
Read MoreCouncil Unanimously in Favor of Port Tariffs and Regulations, Despite Debate Over Rate Effects on Users
Councilman Gerald Brown said that he understood why Sitnasuak would be in favor of this ordinance, and if passed without changes, it (the ordinance) could be seen as limiting other business in Nome’s waters. Ukallaysaaq Tom Okleasik said he wouldn’t characterize the situation like that and reiterated his view that this tariff ordinance would encourage investments in the local economy and boost onshore infrastructure.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Moves to Prevent Over-side Fuel Sales, Will Not Raise Tariff Rates
The Commission approved changes to prevent over-side retail fuel sales and authorize the Harbormaster to impound nuisance property. All changes must be adopted by City Council.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Seeks To Expedite Impound Process
Frustrated with vessel owners who put off paying fees to the last minute, officials at the Port of Nome discussed changing the city’s impound process at Thursday night’s regular Port Commission meeting.
Read MoreIn 3-2 Vote, City Council Declines to House Sex Offenders at Nome’s Halfway House
After more than an hour of discussion, the Nome City Council decided not to allow sex offenders who are actively receiving treatment to stay at the Seaside halfway house.
Read MoreCity Council Will Continue Discussion on Housing Sex Offenders at Seaside During Work Session
During their 5:30pm work session, the Council plans to discuss updating the Nome Code of Ordinances to allow sex offenders who are actively receiving treatment to be housed at permitted correctional facilities in Nome. The Council would have to pass an ordinance, currently in the first reading phase, to make this change.
Read MoreNome Port Commission Approves Capital Improvements Plan, Reviews Deep Draft Port Designs
The Nome Port Commission voted last night to approve a Capital Improvements Plan and considered several designs for a deep draft port.
Read MoreNome Port Activity “Winding Down” for Winter, Commission Says
Just a handful of vessels will use the port before winter. Hoping to secure a federal grant to expand the small boat harbor, Port Director Joy Baker compares the congestion to “a difficult game of Tetris.”
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