Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources
Native American Resources Committee
Cosponsored with the DC Bar, Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Section
Presents a Brownbag and "Quick Teleconference" program
The Indian Energy Title of the 2005 Energy Policy Act: Updates on Implementation
Program Information
Thursday, May 3, 2007
12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time / 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Central Time
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Mountain Time / 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time
Program Overview:
The Indian Tribal Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2005, enacted as Title V of the Energy Policy Act of 2005, is intended to empower Indian tribal governments in the development of their energy resources. Most reservations have some renewable energy resources, and many have non-renewable resources, which can be developed both to meet local needs and to engage in regional and national energy markets. The Act directs both the Department of the Interior (DOI) and the Department of Energy (DOE) to provide assistance, and the speakers will report on progress in implementing the Act and the opportunities ahead for energy resource development on tribal lands.
Educational Objectives:
- To offer information from key federal officials on implementation of the 2005 Act.
- To provide an opportunity to ask federal officials to answer questions.
- To discuss the implications of the legislation for companies doing business with tribes.
Faculty:
Moderator:
Sheila Jones, Partner, Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP, Washington, DC
Panelists:
Robert W. Middleton, Ph.D., Director, Indian Energy and Economic Development, U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington, DC
Thomas Sacco, Director, Tribal Energy Program, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC
Dean B. Suagee, Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP, Washington, DC
This program will not offer CLE credit.
DC Bar Off-The-Record Brown Bag:
Washington, DC—Akin Gump Straus Hauer & Feld LLP, 1333 New Hampshire Ave., NW
Contact: DC Bar at (202) 626-3463 for fees and registration information.
Host Site Location:
Host sites are offered free of charge. RSVP is required.
Albuquerque, NM— Modrall, Sperling, Roehl, Harris & Sisk P.A., 500 Fourth Street, NW
RSVP: Barbara C. Lucero, (505) 848-1865 or barbaral@modrall.com
Seattle, WA—Short Cressman & Burgess PLLC, 999 Third Avenue, Suite 3000
RSVP: Nancy Lukacs, (206) 682-3333, nlukacs@scblaw.com
ConferTel Teleconference (Individual dial-in):
If you wish to participate by telephone please register online.
Online registration is encouraged for immediate confirmation and billing receipt. You may also complete this form and fax it to (760) 931-0079. Once your registration and payment have been processed, you will receive a confirmation with the toll-free telephone number and security PIN number.
The registration fee covers the cost of the phone connection; you are encouraged to have others listen to the program with you. Registration cannot be confirmed until ConferTel receives check or Purchase Order.
*The Section has secured ConferTel to provide conferencing services, including registration, conferencing and payment. Please make checks payable to ConferTel. Questions regarding the teleconference can be directed to ConferTel at (866) 930-4500.
Cancellation Policy:
Paid registrants who are unable to call in to the conference may request a refund less a $30 administrative fee. Substitutions are acceptable.
Late Registration Notice:
Please register early, we cannot guarantee late registrations (day of event).
The Indian Energy Title of the 2005 Energy Policy Act Navigation
Questions?
Do you have a question that you would like the panel to address? Please email your question to the program moderator, Sheila Jones at SJones@akingump.com by Wednesday, May 2, 2007 at noon Eastern Time and the panel will make every effort to address your inquiry.
