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Green Grants for Tribes
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The Energy Independence and Security Act Of 2007
On December 19, 2007, President Bush signed into law the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, P.L. 110-140. The Act
contains 16 titles and authorizes billions of dollars in federal appropriations for a variety of renewable energy research and
development activities. Indian tribes and tribal colleges and universities are eligible for several grant programs established by the Act:
Grants For Biofuel Production Research and Development: Section 223 establishes a grant program for research, development,
demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in States with low rates of ethanol production, including
low rates of production of cellulosic biomass ethanol, as determined by the Secretary. Entities eligible for grants include (a)
institutions of higher education, including tribally controlled colleges; or (b) a consortium that includes at least one institution of higher
education and industry, State agencies, Indian tribal agencies, National Laboratories, or local government agencies located in the
State. Section 223 authorizes appropriations of up to $25 million from FY 2008 to FY 2010 for this program.
Grants for Cellulosic Ethanol and Biofuels Research: Section 230 establishes a grant program for cellulosic ethanol and biofuels
research and development for, among other entities, tribal colleges or universities (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965). Up to 10 eligible entities may receive grants and $50 million in appropriations is authorized for FY 2008, with
unexpended amounts to be carried over to subsequent fiscal years.
University Based Research and Development Grant program: Section 234 establishes a grant program for higher education
institutions that will fund grants for partnerships between Indian tribes and higher education institutions renewable energy activities,
with an emphasis on woody biomass technologies. Priority is given for higher education institution grant applications involved in joint
ventures with Indian tribes. This section was originally offered (and approved) as an amendment on the House floor by
Representative David Wu (D-OR). Section 234 authorizes appropriations of $25 million for this program.
Grants for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants: Section 244 establishes a grant program for retail and wholesale motor fuel
dealers or other entities for the installation, replacement, or conversion of motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure to be used
exclusively to store and dispense renewable fuel blends. Indian tribes are among the eligible entities that may apply for these grants.
Section 244 authorizes up to $200 million in appropriations for this program from FY 2008 to FY 2014.
Grants for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants: Subtitle E of the Act (Sections 541 to 548) establishes a block grant
program for a number of renewable energy research and development activities. Of the amounts made available to provide grants
under the program, 68 percent will be allocated to local governments, 28 percent to states, two percent to Indian tribes, and two
percent for competitive grants. Thus, Indian tribes will receive a two percent set aside. Section 543(d) requires the Secretary to
establish a formula to allocate funds to tribes. Subtitle E authorizes $2 billion for the programs within the subtitle for FY 2008 to FY
2012.
The Energy Independence and Security Act Of 2007
On December 19, 2007, President Bush signed into law the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, P.L. 110-140. The Act
contains 16 titles and authorizes billions of dollars in federal appropriations for a variety of renewable energy research and
development activities. Indian tribes and tribal colleges and universities are eligible for several grant programs established by the Act:
Grants For Biofuel Production Research and Development: Section 223 establishes a grant program for research, development,
demonstration, and commercial application of biofuel production technologies in States with low rates of ethanol production, including
low rates of production of cellulosic biomass ethanol, as determined by the Secretary. Entities eligible for grants include (a)
institutions of higher education, including tribally controlled colleges; or (b) a consortium that includes at least one institution of higher
education and industry, State agencies, Indian tribal agencies, National Laboratories, or local government agencies located in the
State. Section 223 authorizes appropriations of up to $25 million from FY 2008 to FY 2010 for this program.
Grants for Cellulosic Ethanol and Biofuels Research: Section 230 establishes a grant program for cellulosic ethanol and biofuels
research and development for, among other entities, tribal colleges or universities (as defined in section 316(b) of the Higher
Education Act of 1965). Up to 10 eligible entities may receive grants and $50 million in appropriations is authorized for FY 2008, with
unexpended amounts to be carried over to subsequent fiscal years.
University Based Research and Development Grant program: Section 234 establishes a grant program for higher education
institutions that will fund grants for partnerships between Indian tribes and higher education institutions renewable energy activities,
with an emphasis on woody biomass technologies. Priority is given for higher education institution grant applications involved in joint
ventures with Indian tribes. This section was originally offered (and approved) as an amendment on the House floor by
Representative David Wu (D-OR). Section 234 authorizes appropriations of $25 million for this program.
Grants for Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Grants: Section 244 establishes a grant program for retail and wholesale motor fuel
dealers or other entities for the installation, replacement, or conversion of motor fuel storage and dispensing infrastructure to be used
exclusively to store and dispense renewable fuel blends. Indian tribes are among the eligible entities that may apply for these grants.
Section 244 authorizes up to $200 million in appropriations for this program from FY 2008 to FY 2014.
Grants for Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants: Subtitle E of the Act (Sections 541 to 548) establishes a block grant
program for a number of renewable energy research and development activities. Of the amounts made available to provide grants
under the program, 68 percent will be allocated to local governments, 28 percent to states, two percent to Indian tribes, and two
percent for competitive grants. Thus, Indian tribes will receive a two percent set aside. Section 543(d) requires the Secretary to
establish a formula to allocate funds to tribes. Subtitle E authorizes $2 billion for the programs within the subtitle for FY 2008 to FY
2012.
New DVD Explains “Communities and Environmental Laws”
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new DVD, "Communities and Environmental Laws." The disk
contains a 20-minute video that highlights how communities can use environmental laws to protect public health and safety. A copy
of the Environmental Law Institute’s publication, "A Citizen’s Guide to Using Federal Environmental Laws to Secure Environmental
Justice" is also included on the disk. To receive a copy of the disk, call 513/489-8190 and request EPA 300-C-04-001
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released a new DVD, "Communities and Environmental Laws." The disk
contains a 20-minute video that highlights how communities can use environmental laws to protect public health and safety. A copy
of the Environmental Law Institute’s publication, "A Citizen’s Guide to Using Federal Environmental Laws to Secure Environmental
Justice" is also included on the disk. To receive a copy of the disk, call 513/489-8190 and request EPA 300-C-04-001
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