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Draft – Do Not Distribute Adaptation Workgroup Sector Policy options and strategies (illustrative examples) Tribal Team Members (examples) Proposed Partners (examples) Information (e.g. Best practices; conferences websites) Research Tribes have a formal participatory role in the climate change research undertaken by the CCSP, CCTP, IPCC, and Science Advisory Boards, and regional efforts Establish a federal‐tribal program that researches and addresses threats and costs to tribal cultures and lifeways, such as through research related to the social, cultural and economic costs of climate change upon tribal communities, and funding for natural resource management programs that protect indigenous ecological systems, subsistence plants and animals, and promote inter‐tribal sharing of traditional knowledge and culture. That research grant programs account for the value that traditional knowledge can bring to scientific observations, and adaptation and mitigation efforts, by making grants accessible to applicable tribal governments and organizations, and by ensuring that tribes are considered and included in multi‐organizational research projects. No mention of tribal representatives as members of the Science Advisory Board on Adaptation §4702)(i)(3)(D)(i)(III) CCSP; IPRN; UCAR; IPCC; EPA TCUs; NCAI ORD; SAB; NASA Draft – Do Not Distribute Support the creation of a National Adaptation Fund to reduce vulnerabilities across the nation related to climate change and its impacts, with specific set asides for tribal governments that are equal to those received by state governments. Direct financing and technical assistance that will allow tribal governments to develop of tribal adaptation plans and participate in collaborative intergovernmental, cross‐sectoral efforts. Active tribal participation and consultation in federal efforts to develop a National Adaptation Strategy, as well as subsequent action plans developed by Regions Tribes not included in LW §7005 ‐ Adaptation Assessments And Planning whereby EPA and states to conduct 6 regional infrastructure cost assessments. Tribal not included or in State Comprehensive Adaptation Strategies ‐ funds made available to States to be used only for activities that are consistent with a State strategy that has been approved by DOI, or state with a coastal zone within the meaning of the Coastal Zone Management Act in LW 4702 ( [trust lands excluded from CZMA] ITEP is developing a 4‐day course on adaptation planning, which it plans to offer in the PNW sometime next summer. National water policies and integrated water resources management; water‐related hazards management; Expanded rainwater harvesting; water storage and conservation techniques; water re‐use; desalination; water‐use and irrigation efficiency Secure tribal water rights the tribes should have access to these funds stated in LW §4702(c)(3)(A)(i): 1/6 [of the 10 percent deposited into the Land and Water Conservation Fund (16 U.S.C. 460l‐5)] shall be allocated to the Secretary to carry out section 6 of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (16 U.S.C. 460l‐8) to States [and Tribes], on a competitive basis in accordance with comprehensive wildlife conservation strategies and [with?] Indian tribes, (??) to carry out adaptation activities through the acquisition of land and interests in land Tribes are included LW 4702(i)(3)(B)(3)(ii)in the President shall develop and implement a national strategy for assisting fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife habitat, plants, and associated ecological processes in becoming more resilient and adapting to the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification in cooperation with State fish and wildlife agencies, State wildlife agencies, State Adaptation Planning ITEP; Swimonish; Tulalip; Hualapai; TCUs; NCAI NASA; USGS; EPA; Michigan Water Quantity and Quality TWC; NTEC; EPA Tribal Caucus EPA; USGS; Army Corps; DOI; USDA Draft – Do Not Distribute coastal agencies, United States territories, and Indian tribes; The Fund should also be made competitively available to Indian tribes. As currently written, the language with respect to Indian tribes is unclear ‐ states are not legally required to develop programs or activities § 4702 (c)(3)(A) Tribal participation §4702(e)(3) EPA adaptation activities restoring and protecting freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, watersheds, and basins identified as EPA priorities working in cooperation with other Federal agencies, States, [Tribes] local governments, scientists, and other conservation partners (5% of Adaptation fund) Tribal participation in §4702(g) Coastal zone management plans (states included – trust lands excluded in CZMA) 1 percent of Adaptation Fund shall be allocated to the Secretary for use in funding adaptation activities carried out (C) within Federal water managed by the Bureau of Reclamation; 4702(b)(2)(C) Water Infrastructure Issues National water policies and integrated water resources management; water‐related hazards management; modification and construction of water infrastructure that predicts and addresses CC impacts Ensure tribal inclusion in water infrastructure aspects of the Economic Stimulus Package Tribal Water EPA; Council; NCAI; EPA USDA; IHS; Tribal DOI; BIA; Caucus Agriculture Ensure that tribal agricultural interests are included in initiatives managed by the USDA and others that would provide economic development opportunities and revenue to agricultural producers through GHG reduction, capture, and offset programs. (e.g. LW § 2401. Outreach Initiative On Revenue Enhancement For Agricultural Producers, where tribes are currently not included. Adjustment of planting dates and crop variety; crop relocation; improved land management, e.g. erosion control and soil protection through tree planting IAC; INCA; NCAI USDA Draft – Do Not Distribute Increased tribal participation in strategy (fed assistance) R&D policies; institutional reform; land tenure and land reform; training; capacity building; crop insurance; financial incentives, e.g. subsidies and tax credits 3. Secure sources of food stocks that will continue to be available in disaster or emergency conditions: • Plan for food storage facilities, both perishable and non‐perishable; • Negotiate agricultural production capabilities for food crops that will be able to adapt to changing climate conditions, through agreements among tribes. Plant crops more adaptable to changing conditions. work with the U.S. Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service and other land management agencies and stakeholders to restore and improve the health of our forests through better management, including forest thinning, timber cutting, prescribed fire, and replanting critical areas. Carbon credits for forests, reforestation, afforestation Federal assistance to build tribal capacity to address wildfires (LW 4702(i)(3)(B)(3)(ii)) Tribal participation in Forest Legacy Program under the Cooperative Forestry Assistance Act of 1978 (LW §4702(c)(3)(C); The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); US. Fish and Wildlife Service cooperative programs; NAU has a tribal forestry program with Native faculty. R&D and assist fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife habitat, plants, and associated ecological processes become more resilient)1 percent of the Adaptation Fund shall be allocated to the Secretary and subsequently made available to Indian tribes to carry out adaptation activities through the tribal wildlife grants program of the United States Fish and Wildlife Service. LW §4702 (b)(4) Tribal inclusion in climate change planning under the Coastal Zone Management Act LW 4702 Tribes are included in a national strategy for assisting fish and wildlife, fish and wildlife habitat, plants, and associated ecological processes in becoming more resilient and adapting to the impacts of climate change and ocean acidification in cooperation with State fish and wildlife Forestry ITTC; NWF; NAU ITEP; IPRN DOI USFWS NPS US FS; USDA NRCS Ecosystems Research, Preservation Restoration NAU; IPRN; NAFWS; NWF; TCUs; NCAI USFWS; DOI, EPA; NOAA; USDA NRCS Draft – Do Not Distribute agencies, State wildlife agencies, State coastal agencies, United States territories, and Indian tribes; 4702(i)(3)(B)(3)(ii) Support tribal participation in climate change adaptation research Particularly related to the social, cultural and economic costs of climate change impacts, especially on tribal lifeways Study and prepare for impacts on plant and animal species; determine whether species adaptation will provide alternative Tribal Lifeways sources of culturally important plant and animal species. Unite tribes around habitat protection needed to defend treaty rights to fish and game, and to seek enforcement of U.S. trust responsibilities Create a national program to unite tribes around treaty‐defined habitat protection issues, and by combining the treaty rights protection claims with claims that the U.S. is breaching its trust duty to protect tribal homelands, tribes may strengthen their voice in a unique way. Relocation; seawalls and storm surge barriers; dune reinforcement; land acquisition and creation of marshlands/wetlands as buffer against sea level rise and flooding; protection of existing Infrastructure/ natural barriers increased federal funding to help tribal governments to protect infrastructure – settlement (water, housing, energy, medical services, infrastructure; relocation that ensures continuation of (including tribal lifeways (e.g. ANVs) tribal participation in research on impacts coastal zones) Standards and regulations that integrate climate change considerations into design; land‐use policies; building codes; insurance . Input into the upcoming Economic Stimulus Package for jobs in renewable energy development and energy efficiency in housing and the build out of more affordable, sustainable and efficient housing. There are more jobs tied to energy efficiency than to energy generation. With Indian Country needing over 200,000 new houses and a population with a median age of 18 (half the population are under 18 yrs old), these young people will need jobs and housing. Why not create Housing a major tribal local home building initiative for tribal jobs with technologies such as straw bale, rammed earth, adobe and other natural local materials, that are healthier than FEMA trailers and lower energy/carbon footprints. http://www.eesi.org/062008_Straw‐Bale_Construction Human health Heat‐health action plans; emergency medical services; improved climate‐sensitive disease IPRN; NAFWS; NCAI; TCUs; NATHPOs EPA; USFWS; USDA NRCS Swinomish; NCAI EPA; HUD; Army Corps; DOI NAIHC HUD NIHB IHS; CDC; Draft – Do Not Distribute surveillance and control; safe water and improved sanitation Public health policies that recognize climate risk; strengthened health services; regional and international cooperation Tribal inclusion in energy assistance funds mentioned in LW §4501 such as LIHEAP, Weatherization Assistance Program, and Energy Conservation and Production Act. . Realignment/relocation; design standards and planning for roads, rail and other infrastructure to cope with warming and drainage Integrating climate change considerations into national transport policy; investment in R&D for special situations, e.g. permafrost areas Land use planning, walkable livable communities, important to get tribes involved in this part of the program Tribal inclusion in LW §3304 ‐ allocation to states for mass transit (1% of remainder of emissions allowances) reauthorization of the federal transportation law provides a significant portion of the expected $300+ billion federal transportation investment for local land use and transportation planning, public transit, green vehicles, and other local actions that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and curb carbon emissions National energy policies, regulations, and fiscal and financial incentives to encourage use of alternative sources; incorporating climate change in design standards Strengthening of overhead transmission and distribution infrastructure; underground cabling for utilities; energy efficiency; use of renewable sources; reduced dependence on single sources of energy Obama Administration partnership with the 350 Indian Tribes served by the federal power marketing administrations of Bonneville and Western Area Power Administrations, with initial renewable energy and smart grid build out in the Upper Great Plains. No mention of tribes in LW §4604 (d) State Energy Training Partnership Program Specific funding and programs to help ANVs that must relocate as a result in flooding, erosion, and other impacts. HHS Transport NCAI DOT; USDA RD Energy Intertribal COUP DOE, USDA Alaska Native Villages AITC; ACS; YRITWC; Army Corps; Draft – Do Not Distribute Amend existing legal regimes to ensure that Alaska Native Villages qualify for federal assistance to relocate, as existing criteria, such as cost‐benefit analysis and cost share requirements bar access. Program for Tribal Communities‐ EPA in consultation with DOI [and tribal governments], shall by regulation establish a program for tribal communities designed to deliver assistance to tribal communities that face disruption or dislocation, distributing 0.5 percent of remainder emission allowances annually until 2050 among tribal governments of the tribal communities described in subparagraph (A) LW ‐ 3303 (d) Ensure that federal agencies (such as EPA, NOAA, FEMA, DOI, DOT, and HHS) through existing and future programs in the portfolios, provide specific programmatic, financial and technical assistance to tribes in the creation of climate resilient communities. No mention of tribes in LW §4604(a)(5) ‐ Green Jobs ‐ collaborating with State agencies, [tribal governments] industry, organized labor, and community and nonprofit organizations to disseminate successful innovations for labor market services and worker training with respect to low‐carbon energy, sustainable energy, and energy efficiency technology. NCAI; NTEC; NARF EPA; HUD; ANTHC Funding (cross sectoral) Green jobs (cross sectoral) TCUs; ITEP; NTEC; NCAI Draft – Do Not Distribute Mitigation Workgroup Sector • • General • • Mitigation policies, technologies and practices Tribal Team (examples) Allies (examples) Information Encourage the identification and adoption of appropriate low‐carbon and efficient energy technologies Create a mandatory GHG reporting system as a basis for an economy‐wide emissions trading program. Implement a large‐source, economy‐wide cap‐and‐trade program for greenhouse gases. Promote national cap‐and‐trade legislation that supports local government climate actions with a fair share of resources from the proposed $100 billion annual regulatory system. NAU ITEP Community Outreach and Education Energy efficiency, 4 day workweeks, carpooling; How to be green Federal financing to involve tribes in GHG reporting system, climate registry, C&T program and offsets Climate Registry' jointly established and managed by more than 40 States and Indian tribes to collect high‐quality greenhouse gas emission data from facilities, corporations, and other organizations to support various greenhouse gas emission reporting and reduction policies for the member States and Indian tribes. LW §1102(3) (definitions) Administrator establish an advisory body that is broadly representative of private enterprise, agriculture, environmental groups, and State, tribal, and local governments to guide the development and management of the GHG Registry; 1105 (2) ITEP developed a software program for tribes called TEISS (Tribal Emissions Inventory Software Solutions). TEISS could be updated to include inventory of GHGs emission sources when national standards are developed The bill directs the EPA to distribute emission allowances directly among tribal governments. EPA should annually allocate the tribal set‐aside of emission allowances to the Climate Change Corporation which would auction them and deposit the proceeds from this auction into a “Tribal GHG Reporting NAU ITEP; Native Energy; Campo; EPA; NPS C&T Native Energy; Intertribal COUP; DOE; Climate Registry; EPA; Draft – Do Not Distribute Climate Change Assistance Fund.” The EPA would have access to the fund’s proceeds on an annual basis and make them available to tribes through the procedures established under the negotiated rulemaking process. Throughout S 3036, (e.g. Offsets section), there is no reference to tribal participation in general programs and services. Development and use of combined heat and power installations, distributed generation technologies, and test beds for an upgraded electricity grid. Tribes left out of TA assistance and financial incentives provided by feds to states to improve energy efficiency of buildings Insert new §304(e)(3) Assistance to Indian tribes.—The [DOE] Secretary shall establish a program to assist Indian tribal governments in the adoption and implementation building codes that meet or exceed the standards in IECC (2006) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2004), and such revisions as may be approved by the Secretary pursuant to this section. The Secretary shall consult with Indian tribes in the development and implementation of this assistance program. As part of this assistance program, the Secretary shall take appropriate steps to support the development of model tribal code provisions for the incorporation into tribal law of IECC (2006) and ASHRAE Standard 90.1 (2004), as well as subsequent revisions. Paragraph §304(f), “Incentive funding,” should include corresponding amendments to authorize financial assistance to tribes, to complement the technical assistance that would be authorized by the suggested draft language. It may be sufficient to insert “and Indian tribes” after “States” and to insert “or Indian tribe” after “State” at each appropriate point. Tribal participation and explicit mention of tribes in §. 8002, national assessment of geologic storage capacity for CO2 §8002(c) coordination and external review §8002(d) Ensure that Congress and the Administration provide full funding of $2 billion in FY 2009 for the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, and fully fund other local government grant programs authorized by the new Energy law. (Climate Communities) Economic Stimulus Package for jobs in renewable energy development and energy efficiency in housing and the build out of more affordable, sustainable and efficient housing. There are more jobs tied to energy efficiency than to energy generation. With Indian Country needing over 200,000 new houses and a population with a median age of 18, these young people will need jobs and housing. Create a major tribal local home building initiative for tribal jobs with Campo; NWF Energy Efficiency and Conservation NAIHC; NTEC; NCAI; NWF; Intertribal COUP HUD; DOE; EPA Draft – Do Not Distribute technologies such as straw bale, rammed earth, adobe and other natural local materials, that are healthier than FEMA trailers and lower energy/carbon footprints. http://www.eesi.org/062008_Straw‐Bale_Construction The federal government has a moral and legal responsibility to assist tribes in providing housing. Yet, Native Americans suffer from some of the worst housing conditions in the nation. Some 14 percent of all reservation homes have no electricity, and on some reservations, as many as 20 individuals are forced to live in a single‐family home. Barack Obama supports increased funding for the Indian Housing Block Grant and other Indian housing programs as well as improving the effectiveness of these programs. Improved supply and distribution efficiency; Reduction of fossil fuel subsidies; taxes or carbon charges on fossil fuels Efficient Energy Production and Distribution: Support the development and use of combined heat and power installations, distributed generation technologies, and test beds for an upgraded electricity grid. Are tribes members of rural electricity cooperatives? See §3903 distribution of allowances to co‐ ops (15%) nuclear power advanced nuclear power combined heat and power Energy supply NCAI; NTEC; NWF; Native Energy; Intertribal COUP DOE TRIBAL ENERGY: Tribal nations have joined in America's quest for alternative, renewable energy. Because of their rural land bases and access to natural resources, many tribes have made great strides in economic development in the energy sector. Tribes have successful operations producing gas, solar and wind energy. In addition to harnessing and producing energy, tribes have an interest in energy rights‐of‐way. Barack Obama encourages energy companies and Indian tribes to negotiate in good faith to ensure tribes receive just compensation and in furtherance of carrying sustainable energy to all communities. We need support for legislation for federal incentives for renewable energy technologies that CAN be used for tribal energy development by TRIBES, and not just to support outside energy companies doing business on reservations. (For example: current federal incentives for wind Intertribal COUP; CERT; U of Colorado; Native Energy; NCAI DOE; USDA RD; USDA RUS Draft – Do Not Distribute reintroduction of HR 1954 and S 2520). HR 1954 (Grijalva) S 2520 (Johnson) tribes allowed to transfer their share of the production tax credit to taxable partners, to go along with the 10 year extension of the PTC renewable heat and power (hydropower, solar, wind, geothermal and bioenergy) advanced renewable energy, including tidal and wave energy, concentrating solar, and solar photovoltaics renewable energy obligations; Feed‐in tariffs for renewable energy technologies Renewables: Significantly “ramp up” renewables for electricity and fuels, including an extension and expansion of the production tax credit, a uniform system for tracking renewable energy credits, and increased emphasis on biomass. Efficient Energy Production and Distribution: Support the development and use of combined heat and power installations, distributed generation technologies, and test beds for an upgraded electricity grid Energy Policy Act – tax extenders Small scale renewable projects to power tribal communities and homes fuel switching from coal to gas Natural Gas: Expand natural gas transportation infrastructure and production. early applications of carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) CCS for gas, biomass and coal‐ fired electricity generating facilities producer subsidies Coal and Carbon Sequestration: Provide funding for tests of geologic carbon sequestration and for research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects on separation and capture technologies, in combination with advanced generation coal plants. Establish an appropriate regulatory framework for carbon storage. Tribal participation and explicit mention of tribes in §. 8002, national assessment of geologic storage capacity for CO2 §8002(c) coordination nd external review §8002(d) Transport More fuel‐efficient vehicles; hybrid vehicle; cleaner diesel vehicles higher efficiency aircraft; advanced electric and hybrid vehicles with more powerful and reliable batteries EPA DOE Draft – Do Not Distribute Mandatory fuel economy; Taxes on vehicle purchase, registration, use and motor fuels Convert the Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) program into strengthened, tradable corporate average emissions standards. Support biofuels, hydrogen, and other low‐GHG fuel alternatives. biofuels second generation biofuels biofuel blending and CO2 standards for road transport land‐use and transport planning; modal shifts from road transport to rail and public transport systems; non‐motorised transport (cycling, walking) road and parking pricing; Influence mobility needs through land‐use regulations and infrastructure planning; investment in attractive public transport facilities and non‐motorised forms of transport Ensure that reauthorization of the federal transportation law provides a significant portion of the expected $300+ billion federal transportation investment for local land use and transportation planning, public transit, green vehicles, and other local actions that reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and curb carbon emissions. Efficient Energy Usage: Reduce energy consumption through policies that spur efficiency, including appliance and equipment standards, building R&D and codes, and consumer education. Provision of benchmark information; performance standards; subsidies; tax credits; Demand‐side management programs; Building codes and certification; Public sector leadership programs, including procurement; Incentives for energy service companies Efficient lighting and daylighting; improved insulation; passive and active solar design for heating and cooling integrated design of commercial buildings including technologies, such as intelligent meters that provide feedback and control; solar photovoltaics integrated in buildings Ensure that Congress and the Administration provide full funding of $2 billion in FY 2009 for the new Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants, and fully fund other local government grant programs authorized by the new Energy law. (Climate Communities) 2007 Energy Policy Act buys into Architecture 2030 – major innovations in federal buildings Green Building federal advisory committee – doesn’t have tribal participation. more efficient electrical appliances and heating and cooling devices; improved cook stoves NCAI DOT Buildings NAIHC; Intertribal COUP HUD; DOE; Architecture 2030; Draft – Do Not Distribute Appliance standards and labeling alternative refrigeration fluids; recovery and recycling of fluorinated gases More efficient end‐use electrical equipment advanced energy efficiency Voluntary agreements; Tradable permits Provide outreach and incentives to manufacturers for improvements in industrial efficiency and low‐GHG technologies, and support the production of low‐GHG products. heat and power recovery material recycling and substitution control of non‐CO2 gas emissions wide array of process‐specific technologies inert electrodes for aluminium manufacture; CCS for cement, ammonia, and iron manufacture; Improved crop and grazing land management to increase soil carbon storage Financial incentives and regulations for improved land management; maintaining soil carbon content; efficient use of fertilisers and irrigation May encourage synergy with sustainable development and with reducing vulnerability to climate change, thereby overcoming barriers to implementation Agriculture: Raise the priority and funding levels for Farm Bill programs and other federal initiatives on carbon sequestration. restoration of cultivated peaty soils and degraded lands improved rice cultivation techniques livestock and manure management to reduce CH4 emissions improved nitrogen fertiliser application techniques to reduce N2O emissions dedicated energy crops to replace fossil fuel use improved energy efficiency Afforestation Financial incentives (national and international) to increase forest area, to reduce deforestation and to maintain and manage forests; land‐use regulation and enforcement Industry IAC; INCA USDA Agriculture ITTC; NAU USFS Forestry/forests Draft – Do Not Distribute reforestation forest management reduced deforestation harvested wood product management use of forestry products for bioenergy to replace fossil fuel use tree species improvement to increase biomass productivity and carbon sequestration; improved remote sensing technologies for analysis of vegetation/soil carbon sequestration potential and mapping land‐use change Landfill CH4 recovery; biocovers and biofilters to optimise CH4 oxidation Financial incentives for improved waste and wastewater management waste incineration with energy recovery Renewable energy incentives or obligations composting of organic waste controlled wastewater treatment Waste management regulations recycling and waste minimisation ITEP EPA OSWER Waste
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