25 U.S.C. § 3503 : US Code - Section 3503: Indian tribal energy resource regulation

Search 25 U.S.C. § 3503 : US Code - Section 3503: Indian tribal energy resource regulation

(a) Grants
The Secretary may provide to Indian tribes, on an annual basis,
grants for use in accordance with subsection (b).
(b) Use of funds
Funds from a grant provided under this section may be used -
(1)(A) by an Indian tribe for the development of a tribal
energy resource inventory or tribal energy resource on Indian
land;
(B) by an Indian tribe for the development of a feasibility
study or other report necessary to the development of energy
resources on Indian land;
(C) by an Indian tribe (other than an Indian Tribe in the State
of Alaska, except the Metlakatla Indian Community) for -
(i) the development and enforcement of tribal laws (including
regulations) relating to tribal energy resource development;
and
(ii) the development of technical infrastructure to protect
the environment under applicable law; or
(D) by a Native Corporation for the development and
implementation of corporate policies and the development of
technical infrastructure to protect the environment under
applicable law; and
(2) by an Indian tribe for the training of employees that -
(A) are engaged in the development of energy resources on
Indian land; or
(B) are responsible for protecting the environment.
(c) Other assistance
(1) In carrying out the obligations of the United States under
this chapter, the Secretary shall ensure, to the maximum extent
practicable and to the extent of available resources, that on the
request of an Indian tribe, the Indian tribe shall have available
scientific and technical information and expertise, for use in the
regulation, development, and management of energy resources of the
Indian tribe on Indian land.
(2) The Secretary may carry out paragraph (1) -
(A) directly, through the use of Federal officials; or
(B) indirectly, by providing financial assistance to an Indian
tribe to secure independent assistance.