Concerning tribal consultation conducted by the energy facility site evaluation council.

Also relevant to:Tribal / Indigenous

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This bill changes how the Energy Facility Site Evaluation Council consults with federally recognized tribes. It requires the council to offer government-to-government consultation within 90 days of receiving an application for an energy facility. The bill also clarifies that these consultations are exempt from certain open meeting requirements.

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