North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Meaningful Engagement of Indigenous Peoples within an Environmental Impact Assessment North Slope Science Initiative (NSSI) Sara Longan, PhD Executive Director slongan@blm.gov 907-271-3431
Energy Policy Act of 2005, Title III Oil & Gas Section 348 “…shall be to implement efforts to coordinate collection of scientific data that will provide a better understanding of ecosystems of the North Slope of Alaska.” “Develop an understanding of information needs for [decision-making]” “Maintain and improve agency and public access to … contemporary and traditional local knowledge”
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