Tribal Energy Overview
Through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), NCSL provides staff support to numerous state and tribal working groups. These working groups serve as a platform for tribal leaders and federal officials to openly discuss topics such as energy development, environmental cleanup of DOE facilities, and transport and storage of nuclear waste in recognition of DOE’s federal trust responsibility. The meetings provide a forum for idea exchange, learning, and relationship building among states, tribes and the federal government.