S 522 · 108th Congress · Native Americans
Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2003
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Introduced2
Committee3
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House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Indian Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.(2003-04-10)
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Native American Energy Development and Self-Determination Act of 2003 - Amends the Energy Policy Act of 1992 to require the Secretary of Energy (Secretary) establish an Indian Energy Resource Development Program to revise the program of grants and low-interest loans to Indian tribes and tribal consortia to develop the managerial and technical capacity to develop energy resource on Indian lands and promote the vertical integration of such resources. Repeals the Indian tribes energy assistance demonstration program. Authorizes Indians or Indian tribes to enter into leases or business agreements for the purpose of energy development. Authorizes Indian tribes to grant rights-of-way over tribal land for pipelines or electric transmission or distribution lines without specific approval by the Secretary under specified conditions. Specifies that Federal employees on the Indian Energy Resource Commission are to serve the Commission without additional compensation. Authorizes the Chairperson of the Commission to: (1) appoint and terminate an executive director and other personnel as necessary; and (2) set compensation for such personnel within specified limitations. (Currently, the Commissi…
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