Oregon Statutes 468A.199 – Consultation with federally recognized Indian tribes
The Oregon Climate Action Commission shall establish a process for consultation with representatives of federally recognized Indian tribes in this state to advise the commission on the performance of its duties under ORS § 468A.183 to 468A.199, including the identification of opportunities to support indigenous practices and knowledge from tribal nations to sequester and store carbon on natural and working lands. [2023 c.442 § 63]
Terms Used In Oregon Statutes 468A.199
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Sequester: To separate. Sometimes juries are sequestered from outside influences during their deliberations.
See note under 468A.183.
Sections 60 and 61, chapter 442, Oregon Laws 2023, provide:
(1) The State Department of Energy, in coordination with the Oregon Climate Action Commission, shall study the workforce and training programs needed to support adoption of natural climate solutions on natural and working lands.
(2) The department shall provide the results of the study, and may include recommendations for legislation, in a report to the committees of the Legislative Assembly related to the environment, in the manner provided under ORS § 192.245, no later than September 15, 2024.
(3) The department may contract with a third party to assist the department in performing its duties under this section. [2023 c.442 § 60]
Section 60 of this 2023 Act is repealed on January 2, 2025. [2023 c.442 § 61]
(Oregon Climate Action Commission)