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benefit from RegTech? Please be specific
as possible or provide examples where
appropriate.
Regarding administration of a prize
competition:
7. What ground rules should govern
participation in a CFTC-sponsored
FinTech prize competition?
D For example, are there particular
eligibility requirements that the agency
should adopt?
D Should competition entries be
designated ‘‘open source,’’ or should
each participant retain full control of its
entry and any decision about its
availability?
D Should any different rules apply to
winning entries?
8. How should prize competition
judges be selected?
D Should the Commission select a
single judge or panel to evaluate prize
competition submissions?
D If a panel, how large?
D And what is the appropriate mix of
stakeholders?
D What additional requirements, if
any, should apply to judges?
9. What general evaluation standards
or criteria may be appropriate in the
context of a CFTC-sponsored FinTech
prize competition? Regarding the
evaluation process, are there models or
protocols that the Commission might
adapt with regard to prize competitions
it sponsors?
10. What type of prize is likely to
encourage the greatest participation
from a broad range of innovators? What
factors should the Commission
consider? If the prize is other than a
cash purse, what type of prize may be
suitable?
11. Generally, are there any rules,
policies, or practices that the
Commission should adopt to facilitate a
prize competition or encourage
participation? For example, what modes
of advertising and publicity may be
most effective? And, likewise, are there
any rules, policies, or practices that
could impede participation in a prize
completion?
In providing your responses, please be
as specific as possible, and offer
examples where appropriate. The
Commission encourages all relevant
comments; commenters need not
address every item.
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III. Conclusion
The Commission appreciates your
time and effort responding to this
Request for Input on potential CFTCsponsored FinTech prize competitions.
The information provided by
stakeholders will help us refine our
understanding and future approach, and
identify how the Commission can best
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structure prize competitions to
maximize their positive impact.
More broadly, the input from this
request will further aid the Commission
in identifying FinTech trends and areas
where emerging technologies and
innovation may offer significant
potential benefit.
In that respect, we look forward to
continuing to engage proactively with
the innovator community and market
participants to promote marketenhancing FinTech, to identify
opportunities to update our regulatory
framework, and to implement new
technology-based approaches to fulfill
the CFTC’s mission on behalf of the
American people.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 20,
2018, by the Commission.
Christopher Kirkpatrick,
Secretary of the Commission.
Appendix To Request for Input on
LabCFTC Prize Competitions—
Commission Voting Summary
On this matter, Chairman Giancarlo and
Commissioners Quintenz and Behnam voted
in the affirmative. No Commissioner voted in
the negative.
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Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2019
Draft Work Plan
Denali Commission.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Denali Commission
(Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative federalstate partnership designed to provide
critical utilities, infrastructure and
support for economic development and
training in Alaska by delivering federal
services in the most cost-effective
manner possible. The Commission was
created in 1998 with passage of the
October 21, 1998 Denali Commission
Act (Act). The Act requires that the
Commission develop proposed work
plans for future spending and that the
annual work plan be published in the
Federal Register, providing an
opportunity for a 30-day period of
public review and written comment.
This Federal Register notice serves to
announce the 30-day opportunity for
public comment on the Denali
Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal
Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019).
DATES: Comments and related material
to be received by May 31, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the
Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine
SUMMARY:
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Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage,
AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L
Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
Telephone: (907) 271–1414. Email:
ceilo@denali.gov.
Background
The Denali Commission’s mission is
to partner with tribal, federal, state, and
local governments and collaborate with
all Alaskans to improve the
effectiveness and efficiency of
government services, to build and
ensure the operation and maintenance
of Alaska’s basic infrastructure, and to
develop a well-trained labor force
employed in a diversified and
sustainable economy.
By creating the Commission, Congress
mandated that all parties involved
partner together to find new and
innovative solutions to the unique
infrastructure and economic
development challenges in America’s
most remote communities. Pursuant to
the Act, the Commission determines its
own basic operating principles and
funding criteria on an annual federal
fiscal year (October 1 to September 30)
basis. The Commission outlines these
priorities and funding recommendations
in an annual work plan. The FY 2019
Work Plan was developed in the
following manner.
• A workgroup comprised of Denali
Commissioners and Commission staff
developed a preliminary draft work
plan.
• The preliminary draft work plan
was published on Denali.gov for review
by the public in advance of public
testimony.
• A public hearing was held to record
public comments and recommendations
on the preliminary draft work plan.
• Written comments on the
preliminary draft work plan were
accepted for another ten days after the
public hearing.
• All public hearing comments and
written comments were provided to
Commissioners for their review and
consideration.
• Commissioners discussed the
preliminary draft work plan in a public
meeting and then voted on the work
plan during the meeting.
• The Commissioners forwarded their
recommended work plan to the Federal
Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft
work plan for publication in the Federal
Register providing a 30-day period for
public review and written comment.
During this time, the draft work plan
will also be disseminated to
Commission program partners
including, but not limited to, the Bureau
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of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Economic
Development Administration (EDA),
Department of Agriculture—Rural
Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the
State of Alaska.
• At the conclusion of the Federal
Register Public comment period
Commission staff provides the Federal
Co-Chair with a summary of public
comments and recommendations, if any,
on the draft work plan.
• If no revisions are made to the draft,
the Federal Co-Chair provides notice of
approval of the work plan to the
Commissioners, and forwards the work
plan to the Secretary of Commerce for
approval; or, if there are revisions the
Federal Co-Chair provides notice of
modifications to the Commissioners for
their consideration and approval, and
upon receipt of approval from
Commissioners, forwards the work plan
to the Secretary of Commerce for
approval.
• The Secretary of Commerce
approves the work plan.
• The Federal Co-Chair then approves
grants and contracts based upon the
approved work plan.
FY 2019 Appropriations Summary
The Commission has historically
received federal funding from several
sources. The two primary sources at this
time include the Energy & Water
Appropriation Bill (‘‘base’’ or
‘‘discretionary’’ funds) and an annual
allocation from the Trans-Alaska
Pipeline Liability (TAPL) fund. The
proposed FY 2019 Work Plan assumes
the Commission will receive
$15,000,000 of base funds, which is the
amount referenced in the
reauthorization of the Commission
passed by Congress in 2016 (ref: Pub. L.
114–322), and a $1,900,000 TAPL
allocation based on discussions with the
Office of Management and Budget
(OMB). Approximately $4,000,000 of
the base funds will be used for
administrative expenses and non-project
program support, leaving $11,000,000
available for program activities. The
total base funding shown in the Work
Plan also includes an amount typically
available from project closeouts and
other de-obligations that occur in any
given year. Approximately $200,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for
administrative expenses and non-project
program support, leaving $1,700,000
available for program activities. Absent
any new specific direction or limitations
provided by Congress in the current
Energy & Water Appropriations Bill,
these funding sources are governed by
the following general principles, either
by statute or by language in the Work
Plan itself:
• Funds from the Energy & Water
Appropriation are eligible for use in all
programs.
• TAPL funds can only be used for
bulk fuel related projects and activities.
• Appropriated funds may be reduced
due to Congressional action, rescissions
by OMB, and other federal agency
actions.
• All Energy & Water and TAPL
investment amounts identified in the
work plan, are ‘‘up to’’ amounts, and
may be reassigned to other programs
included in the current year work plan,
if they are not fully expended in a
program component area or a specific
project.
• Energy & Water and TAPL funds set
aside for administrative expenses that
subsequently become available, may be
used for program activities included in
the current year work plan.
DENALI COMMISSION FY2019 FUNDING SUMMARY
Available for
program activities
Source
Energy & Water Funds:
FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriation 1 ....................................................................................................................
Prior Year Funds ..........................................................................................................................................................
$11,000,000
1,000,000
Subtotal .................................................................................................................................................................
12,000,000
TAPL Funds:
FY 2019 Annual Allocation ...........................................................................................................................................
1,700,000
Grand Total ...........................................................................................................................................................
13,700,000
Notes: 1. If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the Federal Co-Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2019 Work Plan.
Program and type of investment
Energy & Water
TAPL
Total
$3,800,000
500,000
2,200,000
300,000
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
$3,800,000
500,000
$2,200,000
300,000
Subtotal .......................................................................................................
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Energy Reliability and Security:
Diesel Power Plants ...........................................................................................
Audits, TA, Community Energy Efficiency Improvements .................................
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects ................................................
Improve Administrative and Operation and Maintenance Practices ..................
6,800,000
..............................
6,800,000
Bulk Fuel Safety and Security:
New/Refurbished Facilities .................................................................................
Maintenance and Improvement Projects ............................................................
Improve Administrative and Operation & Maintenance Practices .....................
..............................
..............................
200,000
$1,200,000
300,000
200,000
1,200,000
300,000
400,000
Subtotal .......................................................................................................
200,000
1,700,000
1,900,000
Village Infrastructure Protection:
Mertarvik .............................................................................................................
Shishmaref ..........................................................................................................
Shaktoolik ...........................................................................................................
Kivalina ...............................................................................................................
3,000,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
..............................
..............................
..............................
..............................
3,000,000
500,000
500,000
500,000
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Program and type of investment
Energy & Water
TAPL
Total
Program Development and Support for other Vulnerable Communities ...........
500,000
..............................
500,000
Subtotal .......................................................................................................
5,000,000
..............................
5,000,000
Totals ....................................................................................................
12,000,000
1,700,000
13,700,000
Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs
Shishmaref
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FY 2019 Denali Commission
investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel
may include:
Shishmaref has voted to relocate and
is now working to select a new site. The
Commission funds summarized above
may be used for the following activities:
Notice Announcing Availability of
Funds and Application Deadlines;
Hurricane Education Recovery
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator
• New town-site planning and design
• Professional project management
services
AGENCY:
• Remote Power System Upgrade
(RPSU) projects at locations selected
based on need in consultation with
the Alaska Energy Authority (AEA)
and Alaska Village Electric
Cooperative (AVEC)
• Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at
locations selected based on need in
consultation with AEA and AVEC
• Rural power system and bulk fuel
facility Maintenance and
Improvement (M&I) projects at
locations selected based on need in
consultation with AEA and AVEC
• Continued support of the rural power
system and bulk fuel facility operator
training programs managed by AEA
• Continued support of the Sanitation
Energy Efficiency Program at the
Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium (ANTHC)
Village Infrastructure Protection
Program
In order to fulfill its role as lead
federal coordinating agency the
Commission staff, in consultation with
State, Federal, and other partners, and
the referenced communities in
particular, proposes the following
investments in support of the new
Village Infrastructure Protection (VIP)
Program. United States Government
Accountability Office (GAO) Report 09–
551 (https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO09-551) has been instrumental in
charting prospective Commission
investments under this program.
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Mertarvik
The community of Newtok has
initiated its relocation to Mertarvik and
has started building infrastructure at
Mertarvik. The Commission funds
summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator
• Continued support for professional
project management and contracting
services
• Infrastructure development at
Mertarvik
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Shaktoolik
The community of Shaktoolik has
decided to protect the community in
place for now. The Commission funds
summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator
• Administrative support
• Match/gap funds for other related
activities
Kivalina
Kivalina is considering relocation and
has selected a site for a new school. The
Commission funds summarized above
may be used for the following activities:
• Continued support for the existing
Community Relocation Coordinator
• Administrative support
• Match/gap funds for other related
activities
Program Development and Support for
Other Vulnerable Communities
The $500,000 referenced above for
this line item in the Workplan may be
used for activities such as the following.
• Continued support for the ETC
(Environmentally Threatened
Communities) Grant Writing Center of
Excellence at the Alaska Native Tribal
Health Consortium
• Hazard Mitigation Plan related
initiatives and projects
• Data/threat analyses related to
erosion, flooding and permafrost
degradation
• VIP related coordination, outreach
and partner support
Joel Neimeyer,
Federal Co-Chair.
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Office of Elementary and
Secondary Education, Department of
Education.
ACTION: Notice.
The Department of Education
(Department) is issuing a notice
announcing availability of funds and
application deadlines for the Temporary
Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced
Students (Emergency Impact Aid) and
the Assistance for Homeless Children
and Youth programs under the Division
B, Subdivision 1, Title VIII, ‘‘Hurricane
Education Recovery,’’ of Public Law
115–123, the ‘‘Bipartisan Budget Act of
2018.’’
DATES: Applications Available: April 25,
2018.
Deadline for Transmittal of State
educational agency (SEA) Application
for the Emergency Impact Aid program:
May 25, 2018.
Deadline for Transmittal of State
educational agency (SEA) Application
for the Homeless Children and Youth
program: May 25, 2018.
Deadline for local educational
agencies (LEAs) to submit applications
to SEAs under the Emergency Impact
Aid program: May 15, 2018.
Deadline for LEAs to submit
applications to SEAs under the
Assistance for Homeless Children and
Youth program: There is no statutory
deadline for LEA applications under
this program. Each eligible SEA will set
a reasonable deadline for the
submission of LEA applications.
ADDRESSES: For the addresses for
obtaining and submitting an
application, please refer to our Common
Instructions for Applicants to
Department of Education Discretionary
Grant Programs, published in the
Federal Register on February 12, 2018
(83 FR 6003) and available at
www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2018-02-12/
pdf/2018-02558.pdf.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For
additional information on the
Emergency Impact Aid program, please
contact Francisco Ramirez. Telephone
(202) 260–1541. Email:
SUMMARY:
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DENALI COMMISSION
Denali Commission Fiscal Year 2019 Draft Work Plan
AGENCY: Denali Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Denali Commission (Commission) is an independent Federal
agency based on an innovative federal-state partnership designed to
provide critical utilities, infrastructure and support for economic
development and training in Alaska by delivering federal services in
the most cost-effective manner possible. The Commission was created in
1998 with passage of the October 21, 1998 Denali Commission Act (Act).
The Act requires that the Commission develop proposed work plans for
future spending and that the annual work plan be published in the
Federal Register, providing an opportunity for a 30-day period of
public review and written comment. This Federal Register notice serves
to announce the 30-day opportunity for public comment on the Denali
Commission Draft Work Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2019 (FY 2019).
DATES: Comments and related material to be received by May 31, 2018.
ADDRESSES: Submit comments to the Denali Commission, Attention: Corrine
Eilo, 510 L Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Corrine Eilo, Denali Commission, 510 L
Street, Suite 410, Anchorage, AK 99501. Telephone: (907) 271-1414.
Email: [email protected].
Background
The Denali Commission's mission is to partner with tribal, federal,
state, and local governments and collaborate with all Alaskans to
improve the effectiveness and efficiency of government services, to
build and ensure the operation and maintenance of Alaska's basic
infrastructure, and to develop a well-trained labor force employed in a
diversified and sustainable economy.
By creating the Commission, Congress mandated that all parties
involved partner together to find new and innovative solutions to the
unique infrastructure and economic development challenges in America's
most remote communities. Pursuant to the Act, the Commission determines
its own basic operating principles and funding criteria on an annual
federal fiscal year (October 1 to September 30) basis. The Commission
outlines these priorities and funding recommendations in an annual work
plan. The FY 2019 Work Plan was developed in the following manner.
A workgroup comprised of Denali Commissioners and
Commission staff developed a preliminary draft work plan.
The preliminary draft work plan was published on
Denali.gov for review by the public in advance of public testimony.
A public hearing was held to record public comments and
recommendations on the preliminary draft work plan.
Written comments on the preliminary draft work plan were
accepted for another ten days after the public hearing.
All public hearing comments and written comments were
provided to Commissioners for their review and consideration.
Commissioners discussed the preliminary draft work plan in
a public meeting and then voted on the work plan during the meeting.
The Commissioners forwarded their recommended work plan to
the Federal Co-Chair, who then prepared the draft work plan for
publication in the Federal Register providing a 30-day period for
public review and written comment. During this time, the draft work
plan will also be disseminated to Commission program partners
including, but not limited to, the Bureau
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of Indian Affairs (BIA), the Economic Development Administration (EDA),
Department of Agriculture--Rural Utilities Service (USDA/RUS), and the
State of Alaska.
At the conclusion of the Federal Register Public comment
period Commission staff provides the Federal Co-Chair with a summary of
public comments and recommendations, if any, on the draft work plan.
If no revisions are made to the draft, the Federal Co-
Chair provides notice of approval of the work plan to the
Commissioners, and forwards the work plan to the Secretary of Commerce
for approval; or, if there are revisions the Federal Co-Chair provides
notice of modifications to the Commissioners for their consideration
and approval, and upon receipt of approval from Commissioners, forwards
the work plan to the Secretary of Commerce for approval.
The Secretary of Commerce approves the work plan.
The Federal Co-Chair then approves grants and contracts
based upon the approved work plan.
FY 2019 Appropriations Summary
The Commission has historically received federal funding from
several sources. The two primary sources at this time include the
Energy & Water Appropriation Bill (``base'' or ``discretionary'' funds)
and an annual allocation from the Trans-Alaska Pipeline Liability
(TAPL) fund. The proposed FY 2019 Work Plan assumes the Commission will
receive $15,000,000 of base funds, which is the amount referenced in
the reauthorization of the Commission passed by Congress in 2016 (ref:
Pub. L. 114-322), and a $1,900,000 TAPL allocation based on discussions
with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Approximately
$4,000,000 of the base funds will be used for administrative expenses
and non-project program support, leaving $11,000,000 available for
program activities. The total base funding shown in the Work Plan also
includes an amount typically available from project closeouts and other
de-obligations that occur in any given year. Approximately $200,000 of
the TAPL funds will be utilized for administrative expenses and non-
project program support, leaving $1,700,000 available for program
activities. Absent any new specific direction or limitations provided
by Congress in the current Energy & Water Appropriations Bill, these
funding sources are governed by the following general principles,
either by statute or by language in the Work Plan itself:
Funds from the Energy & Water Appropriation are eligible
for use in all programs.
TAPL funds can only be used for bulk fuel related projects
and activities.
Appropriated funds may be reduced due to Congressional
action, rescissions by OMB, and other federal agency actions.
All Energy & Water and TAPL investment amounts identified
in the work plan, are ``up to'' amounts, and may be reassigned to other
programs included in the current year work plan, if they are not fully
expended in a program component area or a specific project.
Energy & Water and TAPL funds set aside for administrative
expenses that subsequently become available, may be used for program
activities included in the current year work plan.
Denali Commission FY2019 Funding Summary
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Available for program
Source activities
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Energy & Water Funds:
FY 2019 Energy & Water Appropriation \1\... $11,000,000
Prior Year Funds........................... 1,000,000
------------------------
Subtotal............................... 12,000,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
TAPL Funds:
FY 2019 Annual Allocation.................. 1,700,000
------------------------
Grand Total............................ 13,700,000
------------------------------------------------------------------------
Notes: 1. If the final appropriation is less than $15 million the
Federal Co-Chair shall reduce investments to balance the FY 2019 Work
Plan.
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Program and type of investment Energy & Water TAPL Total
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Energy Reliability and Security:
Diesel Power Plants................................ $3,800,000 ................. $3,800,000
Audits, TA, Community Energy Efficiency 500,000 ................. 500,000
Improvements......................................
RPSU Maintenance and Improvement Projects.......... 2,200,000 ................. $2,200,000
Improve Administrative and Operation and 300,000 ................. 300,000
Maintenance Practices.............................
--------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal....................................... 6,800,000 ................. 6,800,000
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Bulk Fuel Safety and Security:
New/Refurbished Facilities......................... ................. $1,200,000 1,200,000
Maintenance and Improvement Projects............... ................. 300,000 300,000
Improve Administrative and Operation & Maintenance 200,000 200,000 400,000
Practices.........................................
--------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal....................................... 200,000 1,700,000 1,900,000
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Village Infrastructure Protection:
Mertarvik.......................................... 3,000,000 ................. 3,000,000
Shishmaref......................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000
Shaktoolik......................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000
Kivalina........................................... 500,000 ................. 500,000
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Program Development and Support for other 500,000 ................. 500,000
Vulnerable Communities............................
--------------------------------------------------------
Subtotal....................................... 5,000,000 ................. 5,000,000
--------------------------------------------------------
Totals..................................... 12,000,000 1,700,000 13,700,000
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Energy and Bulk Fuel Programs
FY 2019 Denali Commission investments in Energy and Bulk Fuel may
include:
Remote Power System Upgrade (RPSU) projects at locations
selected based on need in consultation with the Alaska Energy Authority
(AEA) and Alaska Village Electric Cooperative (AVEC)
Bulk Fuel Upgrade (BFU) projects at locations selected based
on need in consultation with AEA and AVEC
Rural power system and bulk fuel facility Maintenance and
Improvement (M&I) projects at locations selected based on need in
consultation with AEA and AVEC
Continued support of the rural power system and bulk fuel
facility operator training programs managed by AEA
Continued support of the Sanitation Energy Efficiency Program
at the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC)
Village Infrastructure Protection Program
In order to fulfill its role as lead federal coordinating agency
the Commission staff, in consultation with State, Federal, and other
partners, and the referenced communities in particular, proposes the
following investments in support of the new Village Infrastructure
Protection (VIP) Program. United States Government Accountability
Office (GAO) Report 09-551 (https://www.gao.gov/products/GAO-09-551) has
been instrumental in charting prospective Commission investments under
this program.
Mertarvik
The community of Newtok has initiated its relocation to Mertarvik
and has started building infrastructure at Mertarvik. The Commission
funds summarized above may be used for the following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator
Continued support for professional project management and
contracting services
Infrastructure development at Mertarvik
Shishmaref
Shishmaref has voted to relocate and is now working to select a new
site. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator
New town-site planning and design
Professional project management services
Shaktoolik
The community of Shaktoolik has decided to protect the community in
place for now. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for
the following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator
Administrative support
Match/gap funds for other related activities
Kivalina
Kivalina is considering relocation and has selected a site for a
new school. The Commission funds summarized above may be used for the
following activities:
Continued support for the existing Community Relocation
Coordinator
Administrative support
Match/gap funds for other related activities
Program Development and Support for Other Vulnerable Communities
The $500,000 referenced above for this line item in the Workplan
may be used for activities such as the following.
Continued support for the ETC (Environmentally Threatened
Communities) Grant Writing Center of Excellence at the Alaska Native
Tribal Health Consortium
Hazard Mitigation Plan related initiatives and projects
Data/threat analyses related to erosion, flooding and
permafrost degradation
VIP related coordination, outreach and partner support
Joel Neimeyer,
Federal Co-Chair.
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