Approximately 30 downhole electrical heat trace systems are currently being utilized for the purpose of: freeze protection, mitigation of hydrate and heavy hydrocarbon accumulation in tubing strings, and viscosity reduction in the completions producing from the Schrader Bluff formation in the Milne Point field. To accomplish the intended objectives the Current system utilizes a self-limiting heat trace cable strapped to outside of the tubing to a depth of 2260'. These systems have become an integral part of the completion design for production from these shallow, relatively viscous oil formations under arctic conditions. As the field progresses towards higher hole angles and new types of electric submersible pumping (ESP) systems the utilization of these systems become more critical. Electrical impedance heating systems, recirculation of heated side stream, periodic hot oiling, chemical treating, and mechanical scraping have been utilized as alternatives but the heat trace system has operationally been the most effective method for these purposes. P. 613

Reliable food supply is a central concern for residents of cities located in remote locations with extreme climate conditions. The purpose of this article is to examine how stake-holders in such northern cities ensure a high level of food security. We examine a case study of the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska, which is located in the interior of the state near the Arctic Circle. Borough policymakers are seeking to address community concerns through a collaborative, multi-stakeholder process of working with local farmers, distributors, consumers, activists, and academics. We examine the effectiveness of this process through participant-observation and process tracing of the initial results of the newly established Fairbanks North Star Borough sustainability commission. The new commission has adopted a sustainability plan drawing upon the input of community stakeholders, but it remains to be seen how the plan will be implemented and if it will meet the needs of diverse groups within the community. This analysis makes a contribution by examining the hypothesis that university-based teams and public input can improve public policy outputs in the area of food security by organizing their work around a focus on data. Specifically, the article examines the most effective mechanisms for collaboration among academics and policymakers to incorporate public input into food security policies.