New Funding and Tribal Control for Contaminated Alaska Native Lands Cleanup.
This law aims to accelerate the cleanup of contaminated lands conveyed to Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations by the Federal Government decades ago, addressing long-standing environmental and health risks. It expands eligibility for federal Brownfield revitalization grants and doubles the maximum funding available per site. Furthermore, it establishes a pilot program granting Indian Tribes direct authority to manage and execute federal water resource development projects, increasing local control over infrastructure.
Key points
Alaska Native Tribes and Corporations gain eligibility for federal Brownfield cleanup funding, previously restricted in Alaska.
Maximum grant funding for remediating a single contaminated site is doubled from $500,000 to $1,000,000.
A new, dedicated grant program (authorized $35 million annually) is created specifically for cleaning up contaminated lands conveyed under the ANCSA.
A pilot program is established allowing Indian Tribes to directly manage and implement federal water and infrastructure projects.
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