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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 1.Sovereign partners 2.No TAS requirement 3.Protection of culture and other resources 4.Distinct set-aside (similar to CSA) 5.Energy-related resources 6.More equitable tax code 7.Resources to improve transportation, health, housing, etc. 8.Relocation assistance for Alaska Native Villages 9.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-Aside Wildlife Grants Estimated Value

10 Waxman-Markey Bill (ACESA) Tribal Overview (cont’d)  Outcomes  The Almost Good – Natural Resources (cont’d) (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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