Hammond v. North Slope Borough

CONNOR, Justice,

concurring in part, dissenting in part.

I agree with the court’s opinion except Part II, which concerns the Alaska Coastal Management Act, AS 46.40.

I think that the Commissioner’s general conclusion that the lease sale was consistent with the statute and the proposed local plan is sufficient where, as here, it is apparent that he considered a vast amount of material in connection with his determination that it was in the best interest of the state to lease the lands in question. In my opinion, the Commissioner’s general conclusion amounts to the finding required by 6 AAC 80.010(b).

Thus I would affirm the Commissioner of Natural Resources in all respects.