Energy Community Revitalization Program (ECRP) & Infrastructure/Jobs Act Bill Overview
The Energy Community Revitalization Program (ECRP) focuses on funding abandoned mines through federal cleanup programs, state grants, tribal grants, and the Infrastructure and Jobs Act Bill. Funding allocations for orphaned wells, federal grants, and state grants are detailed for FY22. Steps involved in closing orphaned wells include permitting, contracting, and onsite work, addressing hazards like methane and groundwater contamination. Challenges in the methane protocol, state coordination with the IOGCC, and federal program funded wells are also highlighted.
- Energy Community Revitalization Program
- Infrastructure Jobs Act Bill
- Orphaned Wells
- Federal Grants
- Environmental Compliance
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ENERGY COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PROGRAM (ECRP) & INFRASTRUCTURE/JOBS ACT BILL US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY AND COMPLIANCE SEPTEMBER 2022
ECRP Energy Community Revitalization Program Funds abandoned mines (Interior Appropriations) Federal Cleanup Program State Grants Tribal Grants Infrastructure and Jobs Act Bill Authorizes abandoned mines and orphaned wells as well as funds orphaned wells Federal Cleanup Program State Grants Tribal Grants
FUNDING (ORPHANED WELL SECTION 40601) FY22 Appropriation: Energy Community Revitalization Program (000 s) $4,677,000 State Grants Initial Grants Formula Grants Performance Grants $775,000 2,000,000 $1,500,000 Tribal Grants Orphaned Well $150,000 Federal Program Orphaned Well $250,000 Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission (IOGCC) TOTAL, Energy Community Revitalization Program Orphaned Well 2,000 $4,677,000
FY22 FEDERAL PROGRAM FUNDED WELLS Currently identified approximately 300 sites (15 offshore) CA, LA, PA, OK, TX, UT, KY, WV, AK NPS 26 FWS 177 FS 53 BLM 22 Inspections to identify additional orphaned wells
STEPS TO CLOSE ORPHANEDWELLS Permitting: NEPA, SHPO, NHPA, ESA, etc.. Contracting local firms Comply with Davis-Bacon Act; Buy American Act, etc. Onsite work (depends on site conditions, remoteness, and infrastructure) Hazmat Methane Groundwater and soil contamination
METHANE PROTOCOL Decisions Process Methane detection (documentation) Pre-plugging measurements Post-plugging measurements Facing challenges regarding equipment and expertise to measure methane
STATE COORDINATION IOGCC $2,000,000 shall be provided by the Secretary through a cooperative agreement with the Interstate Oil and Gas Compact Commission. O&G well permitting authorities at the states
CONTINUAL PROGRESS ON THE FEDERAL PROGRAM Federal Program includes DOI and USDA (USFS) managed lands Database development (and mobile app) Nomination process and guidance Funds management process and guidance Funds processed Administration funds Project funds Contamination protocol (hazmat/water/soil) FY23 Orphaned Wells PRP identification process
