The Department of the Interior today released draft guidance to states on how to apply for up to $30 million each in matching grant funding available under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to create jobs and clean up polluting and unsafe orphaned oil and gas wells across the country. Investments to date through the Department’s Orphaned Wells Program Office, created by this historic law, are estimated to have supported 7,213 jobs and contributed over $900 million across the country. The public and stakeholders are invited to submit comments on the draft guidance, via email, to orphanedwells@ios.doi.gov, by 11:59 PM PT on March 22, 2024. Comments will be instrumental in refining the program’s direction.

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