This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to standing rock sioux tribe to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas…

This agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to standing rock sioux tribe to develop or enhance climate action plans that establish near-term and long-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction goals and develop strategies to address the highest priority sectors to help the tribes or territory achieve those goals. The standing rock sioux tribe (srst) reservation encompasses 2.3 million acres of agriculturally driven prairies, hills and buttes that run along the missouri river which is both in north and south dakota. Their emissions sources come from confined animal feeding operations (cafos). The large abundance of livestock operations, primarily beef production in the area, warrants this sector to develop an emission inventory since cattle are known to be the top producer of greenhouse gas emission and the associated methane produced, the large amounts of sewage produced at these facilities are known sources of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, which are often reported as nuisance odors.activities:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Srst plans to partner with the stakeholders on the reservation to assess the cost saving efforts for emissions reduction benefit and implementation of green technology and programs. Wozu, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in cannon ball, ND on the standing rock reservation, will also be assisting with potential development of alternative energy production as well as the exploration of feasibility of increase in electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. The srst submittal for this grant aims to inquire the feasibility to implement methane reduction efforts such as feed additives, alternative feed to reduce enteric formation of methane production, rotational grazing for carbon sequestration, and other methods to reduce methane from manure storage locations. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:two key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the four-year program period, including: a priority climate action plan (pcap), due april 1ST, 2024; and a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), due at the close of the grant period. The pcap will include a GHG inventory, quantitative GHG reduction measures, a benefits analysis, and a review of authority to implement activities. The ccap will include an overview of significant GHG sources/sinks and sectors within the standing rock reservation, near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction goals, and strategies and measures to address the highest priority sectors. Other outputs include establishing a set of climate pollution reduction goals for relevant sectors; organizing and maintaining climate data and information; and developing a system to maintain data necessary to meet climate goals. The expected outcomes include a pcap and ccap that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures; tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually; and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced with respect to low-income and disadvantaged communities. The intended beneficiaries include all residents of and visitors to the standing rock reservation territory.