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Indian Tribes and Climate Change Legislation in the 111th Congress

Indian Tribes and Climate Change Legislation in the 111th Congress. National Tribal Forum Milwaukee, WI June 4, 2009. Discussion Overview. Landscape Changes Congressional and Tribal Principles American Clean Energy and Security Act (Waxman-Markey Bill) General Overview Tribal Overview

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Indian Tribes and Climate Change Legislation in the 111th Congress

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  1. Indian Tribes and Climate Change Legislation in the 111th Congress National Tribal Forum Milwaukee, WI June 4, 2009

  2. Discussion Overview Landscape Changes Congressional and Tribal Principles American Clean Energy and Security Act (Waxman-Markey Bill) General Overview Tribal Overview Upfront Recommendations Outcomes Back End Recommendations The Road Forward

  3. Landscape Changes Change in Party Numbers New Presidential Perspective Mandatory Guideposts Committee Changes Senate EPW Committee Structure Members House E&C Committee Leadership Economic Downturn

  4. Congressional and Tribal Principles Waxman-Markey-Inslee (2008) Boxer Tribal Content Sovereign partners No TAS requirement Protection of culture and other resources Distinct set-aside (similar to CSA) Energy-related resources More equitable tax code Resources to improve transportation, health, housing, etc. Relocation assistance for Alaska Native Villages Access to offsets Outreach

  5. Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) General Overview Basics Titles Title I – Clean Energy Title II – Energy Efficiency Title III – Global Warming Title IV – Cap-and-Trade (Allowances) Some Specifics Environmental Community Reaction

  6. Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) Tribal Overview Upfront Recommendations Outcomes The Good “And Tribes” Public Health The Almost Good ( Natural Resources Adaptation) Allocations Value of Allocations

  7. STATE: USFWS Wildlife Restoration funds, Sport Fish Restoration Funds, and Landowner Incentive Program. TRIBAL: USFWS Tribal Wildlife Grants, USFWS Tribal Landowner Program, USFWS Circle of Flight, and EPA General Assistance Program.

  8. States: USFWS Fish and Wildlife Restoration Acts Tribes: USFWS TWG and TLP

  9. Tribal Set-AsideWildlife GrantsEstimated Value

  10. Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) Tribal Overview (cont’d) Outcomes The Almost Good – Natural Resources (cont’d) Remaining Problems for Indian Tribes Percentage of overall allocation Resources for one program Funding remains uncertain

  11. Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) Tribal Overview (cont’d) The Bad and the Ugly Bill Infrastructure works against Indian Tribes Green Jobs and Training Exclusion Weak International Offset provisions Back End Recommendations Add more “And Tribes” phrases Energy Efficiency Support Need SEED equivalent Green Jobs and Training Resources Home Heating Assistance Needed

  12. Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) The Road Forward Congress House Committee Review Floor Debate and Vote Senate Conference or Bill of Own Need to overcome 60 vote filibuster NTEC

  13. Questions? Bob Gruenig 505-242-2175 (office) bgruenig@ntec.org

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