The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the bristol BAY native association (bbna) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an…

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the bristol BAY native association (bbna) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan that will support actions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and harmful air pollutants. The bbna will be leading efforts for 31 communities represented in the tribal collation from the western, bristow BAY region of alaska. In general, these communities are small and remote and not connected to a formal road system. Since the project is largely focused on small rural and remote communities, the GHG inventory will focus on energy consumption in these communities including electricity, heating, and transportation. For tribes located in king salmon, naknek, and dillingham, the scope of services will be limited to tribally owned infrastructure and tribally occupied homesactivities: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). Furthermore, the bbna will create GHG inventories for each community, as well as identify and define potential GHG reduction measures. Implementation feasibility and limitations will be considered for each proposed GHG reduction project. The bbna will also conduct outreach initiatives to engage community members and tribal leaders.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 march 1, 2024, and a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), due at the end 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 bristol BAY native lands, near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction goals, and strategies and measures to address the highest priority sectors.#8239;#8239; expected outcomes include a pcap and ccap that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually. Other expected outcomes include: improved staff capacity to implement policies to address climate change; enhanced community engagement; improved ambient air quality; health benefits achieved through improved indoor air quality; reduced dependence on fossil fuels; increased public awareness of project and results; and creation of high-quality jobs with an emphasis on workers from underserved populations, specifically indigenous, rural, and low-income communities. The intended beneficiaries include all residents of and visitors to the bristol BAY native lands.