The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is looking for nominations for elected tribal government officials (or designated tribal government employees with authority to act on behalf of the elected officials) to serve as members of the Indian Country Energy and Infrastructure Working Group (ICEIWG).

ICEIWG is an informal working group that represents Tribes in Indian Country who have expertise in energy development and infrastructure. ICEIWG provides advice and recommendations to the director of the DOE Office of Indian Energy and the Secretary of Energy with respect to the strategic planning and implementation of the DOE Office of Indian Energy’s resources, business, and energy infrastructure development policies and programs.

Members need to be willing to commit to attending quarterly in-person meetings. ICEIWG members serve without special compensation; however, they are reimbursed by DOE for allowed travel expenses.

Nominations must be submitted in writing via email to DOE Office of Indian Energy Program Manager Sarai Geary at tribalenergy@ncsl.org by Aug. 14, 2015. Please include both a primary and alternate contact to serve as members. Confirmations of eligibility and selections are targeted for Aug. 21, 2015, with notice provided soon thereafter to the prospective working group members.

Learn more about ICEIWG.