1. BIA Providers Conference: Federal Incentives & Loan Programs for Energy and Mineral Projects Presentation by: Payton Batliner – Economic Development Specialist US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT 303-969-5270 | 13922 Denver West Parkway – Lakewood, CO - 80401

2. Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs (Kevin K. Washburn) Director Bureau of Indian Affairs Director Bureau of Indian Education Division of Economic Development Division of Capital Investment Principal Deputy – Assistant Secretary Office of Indian Gaming Deputy Assistant Secretary Policy and Economic Development Office of Self- Governance Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development Deputy Assistant Secretary Management Division of Energy and Mineral Development Our Mission: We strive to generate effective energy and mineral development strategies that seed economic growth. Division Chief - Stephen Manydeeds 720 407-0600 stephen.manydeeds@bia.gov US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

3. DEMD AREAS OF EXPERTISE Division of Energy and Mineral Development Minerals  Construction aggregate projects  Precious metals  Coal Renewable Energy and Distributed Generation  Wind  Solar  Biomass  Hydro  Natural Gas Geothermal & Conventional Energy  Geothermal  Oil & Gas  Coal Business Development  Tribal Business Structures  Financial Analysis  Good Governance Practices Our Team: Geologists, Geophysicists, GIS Analysts, Engineers, MBA, Financial Analysts, and Policy Analysts US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

4.  Annual grant program  Competitive  Any type of energy or minerals  Renewable Energy  Conventional Energy  Mineral  Pre-development work only  Resource Assessment/Exploration studies  Feasibility studies  Market studies  Engineering studies ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (EMDP) US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT For More Information: Visit our Website: http://www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAr e/AS-IA/IEED/DEMD/TT/TF/index.htm http://www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAr e/AS-IA/IEED/DEMD/TT/TF/index.htm Submit Proposals Here: bit.ly/DEMDEMDP Or give us a call: Main Office: 303-969-5270 Jennifer: 720-407-0669

5. 2013 Energy Economic Contributions on Indian Lands (Non-Gaming) US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Activity Value ($billions) % of Total Value Estimated Economic Impact ($Billions) % of Total Economic Impact Estimated Employment (jobs) % of Total Estimated Jobs Impact Energy9.8292.64%17.2190.44%66,37582.28% Other Minerals 0.080.75%0.150.79%8591.06% Subtotal 9.9093.39%17.3691.22%67,23483.35% Irrigated Agriculture 0.49 4.62% 1.05 5.52% 9,758 12.10% Forestry 0.2 1.89% 0.53 2.79% 2,294 2.84% Grazing 0.09 0.47% 1,381 1.71% Total 10.60 100% 19.03 100% 80,668 100% Data from the U.S. Department of Interior's Economic Report FY 2013 July 11, 2014, Chapter 2, Table 2-2.

6.  Open Now  Grant program to develop tribal managerial, organizational and technical capacity to maximize the economic impact of energy resource development on Indian land  Establish business entity structures and/or organizational structures related to energy resource development Business development capacity  Develop or enhance key regulatory activities bit.ly/tedcgrant TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY PROGRAM (TEDC) US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

7. Examples:  Developing legal infrastructure for business formation  Establishing tribally chartered corporations under tribal corporation codes  Establishing tribal business charters under federal law (IRA Section 17 corporation) BUSINESS ENTITY FORMATION ACTIVITIES (TEDC) US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

8. Examples:  Developing or enhancing tribal policies, codes, regulations, or ordinances related to regulating and developing energy resource(s)  Land lease regulations for energy development purposes  Helping Expedite and Advance Responsible Tribal Homeownership (HEARTH) Act http://www.bia.gov/WhoWeAre/BIA/OTS/HEARTH/index.htm  Drafting and adopting UCC MTSTA, secured transaction codes and subsequent joint power agreement with the tribe’s respective state. REGULATORY ACTIVITIES (TEDC) US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

9. IMPORTANCE OF TEDC ACTIVITIES US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Business name and trademark search LLC, Corporation, Name and Trademark Forms Business Formation is all online takes 10 minuets, $100 Corp. $130 LLC Fee

10. IMPORTANCE OF TEDC ACTIVITIES US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Business name and trademark search LLC, Corporation, Name and Trademark Forms Business Formation is all online takes 10 minuets, $100 Corp. $130 LLC Fee

11. US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Step 1 Governance& Proper Business Structure Key Components 1.ADOPT VITAL CODES Business Codes Corporation Code LLC Code Uniform Commercial Code Especially Articles 2 & 9 Joint Lean File System Taxation Code Zoning Ordinance Code of Ethics 2.Charter Economic Development Corporation Separate Business from Politics Establish Board Governance Appoint qualified Board of Directors 3.Create a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) CREATE A BUSINESS FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT

12.  Federal Loan Programs  Indian Loan Guarantee Program  90% Loan Guarantee  Must be 51% Indian Owned  Since 1974 has guaranteed more than $1 Billion in loans  ~$80-$100 Million average annual appropriation  Can be used for Renewable Energy Projects  http://www.indianaffairs.gov/WhoWeAre/AS-IA/IEED/DCI/index.htm  Comprehensive list of Loan Programs:  http://www.indianaffairs.gov/cs/groups/xieed/documents/document/idc- 022680.pdf http://www.indianaffairs.gov/cs/groups/xieed/documents/document/idc- 022680.pdf  Tribal Energy Program (DOE)  Grant Programs for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy  Website:  eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy  Comprehensive Funding Opportunity List:  http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/related_opportunities.cfm http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/related_opportunities.cfm FEDERAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT

13. Chandler Allen Business Development Specialist 720-407-0607 Chandler.allen@bia.gov CONTACT INFORMATION Website: www.bia.gov/DEMD 303-969-5270 | 13922 Denver West Parkway – Lakewood, CO - 80401 US DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR – INDIAN AFFAIRS OFFICE OF INDIAN ENERGY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION OF ENERGY AND MINERAL DEVELOPMENT Payton Batliner Business Development Specialist 720-407-0674 Payton.batliner@bia.gov