The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Orphaned Wells Program Office (OWPO) announced availability of funding for Phase 2 of the Tribal Orphaned Well Site Plugging, Remediation, and Restoration In-Lieu-of-Grants (ILOG) Assistance. This funding is part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) aimed at addressing the environmental and health impacts of orphaned oil and gas wells on tribal lands.1
Key Details
- Total Available Funding: $5 million
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis, subject to available funding, with a final deadline of December 31, 2024
- Eligibility: Open to all recognized tribes, including Indian tribes, bands, nations, or other organized groups or communities, and Alaska Native villages or corporations
- Eligible Activities: Include planning and implementation activities for the plugging, remediation, and reclamation of orphaned wells and well sites on tribal land
How to Apply
Tribal governments interested in requesting ILOG assistance must submit a letter of request to the department through the Indian Energy Service Center (IESC). The request should include lease numbers, well names, location data, and any information on environmental risks or human health hazards posed by the wells.
Submission Requirements
- Letter of request on tribal letterhead
- Signature of the tribe’s authorized representative
- Submit requests by 12:59 p.m. ET on December 31, 20242, 3
For more information, visit the Department of the Interior’s website here.
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