A Unique Two-Day Conference on
DEVELOPING TRIBAL UTILITIES
Practical Solutions that Succeed
June 9 & 10, 2003
Seattle, Washington
Renaissance Seattle Hotel
| A B O U T T H E C O N F E R E N C E “In recent years more and more Indian tribes have begun to develop and operate public utilities, including electrical power generation and distribution systems, telephone systems, waste water treatment facilities and drinking water systems. In so doing, they have expanded the boundaries of federal Indian law in many new directions and encountered areas of U.S. federal law that were shaped to address issues outside Indian country. This conference will expose lawyers and others who work for tribal, federal and state governments, as well as those who work for financial institutions and public utilities to this rapidly expanding area of activity for Indian tribes. The role of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, formation of tribal utility structures, accessing grant funds and public and private financial markets will be explored in depth. The role and authority of tribal governments, the unique legal, cultural and practical considerations involved in operating a public utility on Indian lands and relevant legislative proposals currently pending in the Congress will also be examined. Participants in the conference will develop an understanding of the complexity involved in developing a Tribal Utility and learn about practical solutions that have succeeded.” Program Co-Chairs: Eric D. Eberhard, Esq. and J. D. Williams, Esq. Credits: WA 14.5 CLE; CA 14 MCLE; Call about others. Who Should Attend? Attorneys, tribal and government representatives, decision makers in financial institutions, government and utilities |