Agency: Department of the Interior
Description:
To provide grants to Tribes to identify, plug, remediate, and reclaim orphaned wells located on Tribal land.
Bill Section:
40601
New or Existing:
New
Potential Cost:
$150,000,000
Timeline:
FY22-30
TCS Notes:
Orphaned wells on Federal land or Tribal land are defined as wells not used for an authorized purpose – such as production, injection, or monitoring – where the operator cannot be located or the operator is unable to plug, remediate, and reclaim the well site. Under this program, Tribes have 5 years to obligate grant funds.
In lieu of a grant, Tribes may also request the Secretary of the interior to carry out plugging, remediation, and reclamation activities on behalf of the Tribe.