Tribal Land Contracts for Energy Development

June 13, 2024 | Online :: Central Time

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The goal of this course is for attendees to understand the complex dynamics surrounding tribal lands and energy development. The agenda begins with an exploration of the historical context and legal foundations that have shaped tribal sovereignty, offering insights into the significance of tribal lands within their historical backdrop. Participants will delve into the intricacies of federal and tribal legal frameworks governing land ownership and energy development, dissecting federal laws, restrictions on land transactions, and jurisdictional considerations that play pivotal roles in shaping the landscape of tribal sovereignty.

Throughout the event, attendees will navigate practical aspects such as tribal land leasing and ownership structures, shedding light on various lease options, ownership models, and critical considerations in land use planning and zoning. Other topics include:

• Negotiation skills and the art of building effective partnerships between tribes and energy developers
• Environmental impact assessment processes, regulatory requirements, and permits
• Best practices for sustainable energy development, exploring both technical aspects and the cultural and community considerations unique to tribal contexts
• Case studies and discussions on contemporary legal issues and potential policy changes

By the end of the program, attendees will have gained valuable insights into successful tribal energy projects, challenges faced, lessons learned, and the evolving landscape of sustainable development in Indian country.

Learning Outcomes

• Review the historical context and legal foundations of Tribal Sovereignty Land Ownership and identify key historical events and legal principles that have shaped tribal sovereignty and land ownership
• Outline the federal laws that impact tribal land and energy development and analyze land lease options
• Examine jurisdictional considerations in the context of tribal sovereignty and evaluate key negotiation strategies to build effective partnerships between tribes and energy developers
• Evaluate the different types of tribal land ownership and their implications, significance, and challenges
• Differentiate between trust land, allotted land, and fee land
• Discuss land use planning and zoning considerations related to tribal land
• Evaluate strategies for fostering positive collaborations between tribes and energy developers
• Summarize regulatory requirements and permits related to environmental impact assessments and discuss strategies for mitigating environmental impact and promoting sustainability
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of best practices for sustainable energy development in tribal contexts

Thursday, June 13, 2024 : Central Time

 

Introduction to Tribal Sovereignty Land Ownership

• Historical context and legal foundations
• Tribal sovereignty and self-governance
• Overview of tribal lands and their significance
• Types of tribal land ownership: trust land, allotted land, fee land

Federal and Tribal Legal Frameworks

• Federal laws governing tribal land and energy development
• Restrictions on the sale and encumbrance of Tribal lands under federal law
• Jurisdictional considerations

Tribal Land Leasing and Ownership Structures

• Land lease options for energy development
• Ownership structures: individual vs. tribal ownership
• Land use planning and zoning considerations

Negotiating Tribal Land Contracts

• Key negotiation considerations
• Building effective partnerships between tribes and energy developers

Environmental Impact Assessment

• Environmental considerations in energy development projects
• Regulatory requirements and permits
• Mitigating environmental impact and promoting sustainability

Best Practices for Sustainable Energy Development

• Sustainability and renewable energy options
• Cultural and community considerations

Case Studies in Tribal Energy Development

• Real-world examples of successful tribal energy projects
• Challenges faced and lessons learned
• Future trends in tribal energy development

Legal and Regulatory Updates

• Contemporary legal issues and challenges
• Promoting sustainable development in Indian country in modern political climate
• Opportunities and potential policy changes 

Logan Big Eagle, Associate, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP

Logan is an enrolled member of the Osage Nation. He has focused his legal career on federal American Indian law, International Indigenous human rights law, and environmental law. Prior to joining Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP, Logan was a fellow at First Peoples Worldwide which works on advancing Indigenous human rights at the intersection of business, finance, and law. In that role, he collaborated with a variety of stakeholders to affect positive and lasting change in Indian country and for Indigenous communities around the world.

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Mitch Holditch, Partner, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP

Mitch has almost a decade of experience advocating for American Indian Tribes and tribally-owned business entities. His firm has served as general counsel for various oil and gas producing tribes throughout the United States, as well as for tribally-owned businesses that participate directly in the development of the tribal mineral estate. Mitch’s practice encompasses various aspects of energy mineral development on tribal lands, including contract development, finance, environmental protection, and interfacing with government agencies.

Other areas of Mitch’s legal practice include Indian water rights, tribal code drafting, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Mitch is excited to be presenting on these important issues that have far reaching impacts on tribal economic growth and the cultivation of strong business relationships between tribes and their industry partners.

We will be using Microsoft Teams to facilitate your participation in the upcoming event. You do not need to have an existing Teams account in order to participate in the broadcast – the course will play in your browser and you will have the option of using a microphone to speak with the room and ask questions, or type any questions in via the chat window and our on-site representative will relay your question to the instructor.

• Microsoft recommends downloading and installing the Teams app if possible. You may also use the Edge browser or Chrome.
• You will receive a separate email with a unique link to a personalized landing page which will include links to join all sessions of this event.
• If you are using a microphone, please ensure that it is muted until such time as you need to ask a question.
• The remote meeting connection will be open approximately 30 minutes before the start of the course. We encourage you to connect as early as possible in case you experience any unforeseen problems.

Please Note: This event is being conducted entirely online. All attendees will connect and attend from their computer, one connection per purchase. For details please see our FAQ

If you are unable to attend at the scheduled date and time, we make recordings available to all attendees for 7 days after the event

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Tribal Land Contracts for Energy Development

June 13, 2024 | Online

Your registration may be transferred to a member of your organization up to 24 hours in advance of the event. Cancellations must be received on or before May 10, 2024 in order to be refunded and will be subject to a US $195.00 processing fee per registrant. No refunds will be made after this date. Cancellations received after this date will create a credit of the tuition (less processing fee) good toward any other EUCI event. This credit will be good for six months from the cancellation date. In the event of non-attendance, all registration fees will be forfeited. In case of conference cancellation, EUCIs liability is limited to refund of the event registration fee only. For more information regarding administrative policies, such as complaints and refunds, please contact our offices at 303-770-8800

Credits

EUCI is accredited by the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) and offers IACET CEUs for its learning events that comply with the ANSI/IACET Continuing Education and Training Standard. IACET is recognized internationally as a standard development organization and accrediting body that promotes quality of continuing education and training.

EUCI is authorized by IACET to offer 0.7 CEUs for this event

Requirements for Successful Completion of Program

Participants must log in each day and be in attendance for the entirety of the course to be eligible for continuing education credit.

Instructional Methods

PowerPoint presentations, interactive group exercise, and group discussion will be used during this course.

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Upon successful completion of this event, program participants interested in receiving CPE credits will receive a certificate of completion.

Course CPE Credits: 8.5
There is no prerequisite for this Course.
Program field of study: Specialized Knowledge
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Internet Based
Advanced Preparation: None

EUCI is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its web site: www.nasbaregistry.org

 

Who Should Attend 

• Energy developers and project managers
• Legal and regulatory professionals
• Environmental and sustainability experts
• Regulatory compliance personnel
• Risk management specialists
• Exploration and production managers
• Land acquisition and leasing managers