,,ii #aagth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ajgf ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,april #ab1 #bjba,mr4 ,lujn 7for himself and ,mr4 ,cramer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje to require the ,secretary of the ,interior to establish a program to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells and surrounding land1 to provide funds to ,state and ,tribal governments to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned oil and gas wells and surrounding land1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba or the ,,regrow ,act of #bjba4 #b4 ,orphaned well site plugging1 remediation1 and restoration ,section #cdi of the ,energy ,policy ,act of #bjje 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #aeijg7 is amended to read as follows3 #cdi4 ,orphaned well site plugging1 remediation1 and restoration 7a7 ,definitions ,in this section3 7#a7 ,federal land ,the term ,federal land means land administered by a land management agency within-- 7,a7 the ,department of ,agriculture2 or 7,b7 the ,department of the ,interior4 7#b7 ,idled well ,the term idled well means a well-- 7,a7 that has been nonoperational for not fewer than #d years2 and 7,b7 for which there is no anticipated beneficial future use4 7#c7 ,indian ,tribe ,the term ,indian ,tribe has the meaning given the term in section #d of the ,indian ,self-,determination and ,education ,assistance ,act 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #ecjd74 7#d7 ,operator ,the term operator1 with respect to an oil or gas operation1 means any entity1 including a lessee or operating rights owner1 that has provided to a relevant authority a written statement that the entity is responsible for the oil or gas operation1 or any portion of the operation4 7#e7 ,orphaned well ,the term orphaned well-- 7,a7 with respect to ,federal land or ,tribal land1 means a well-- 7i7 that is not used for an authorized purpose1 such as production1 injection1 or monitoring2 and 7ii7 7,i7 for which no operator can be located2 or 7,,ii7 the operator of which is unable-- 7aa7 to plug the well2 and 7bb7 to remediate and reclaim the well site2 and 7,b7 with respect to ,state or private land-- 7i7 has the meaning given the term by the applicable ,state2 or 7ii7 if that ,state uses different terminology1 has the meaning given another term used by the ,state to describe a well eligible for plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation by the ,state4 7#f7 ,tribal land ,the term ,tribal land means any land or interest in land owned by an ,indian ,tribe1 the title to which is-- 7,a7 held in trust by the ,united ,states2 or 7,b7 subject to a restriction against alienation under ,federal law4 7b7 ,federal program 7#a7 ,establishment ,not later than #fj days after the date of enactment of the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba1 the ,secretary shall establish a program to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned wells located on ,federal land4 7#b7 ,included activities ,the program under this subsection shall-- 7,a7 include a method of-- 7i7 identifying1 characterizing1 and inventorying orphaned wells and associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure on ,federal land2 and 7ii7 ranking those orphaned wells for priority in plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation1 based on-- 7,i7 public health and safety2 7,,ii7 potential environmental harm2 and 7,,iii7 other subsurface impacts or land use priorities2 7,b7 distribute funding in accordance with the priorities established under subparagraph 7,a77ii7 for-- 7i7 plugging orphaned wells2 7ii7 remediating and reclaiming well pads and facilities associated with orphaned wells2 7iii7 remediating soil and restoring native species habitat that has been degraded due to the presence of orphaned wells and associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure2 and 7iv7 remediating land adjacent to orphaned wells and decommissioning or removing associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure2 7,c7 provide a public accounting of the costs of plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation for each orphaned well2 7,d7 seek to determine the identities of potentially responsible parties associated with the orphaned well 7or a surety or guarantor of such a party71 to the extent such information can be ascertained1 and make efforts to obtain reimbursement for expenditures to the extent practicable2 7,e7 measure and track-- 7i7 emissions of methane and other gases associated with orphaned wells2 and 7ii7 contamination of groundwater or surface water associated with orphaned wells2 and 7,f7 identify and address any disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects of orphaned wells on communities of color1 low-income communities1 and ,tribal and indigenous communities4 7#c7 ,idled wells ,the ,secretary1 acting through the ,director of the ,bureau of ,land ,management1 shall-- 7,a7 periodically review all idled wells on ,federal land2 and 7,b7 reduce the inventory of idled wells on ,federal land4 7#d7 ,cooperation and consultation ,in carrying out the program under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall-- 7,a7 work cooperatively with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,agriculture2 7ii7 affected ,indian ,tribes2 and 7iii7 each ,state within which ,federal land is located2 and 7,b7 consult with-- 7i7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 and 7ii7 the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7c7 ,funding for ,state programs 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall provide to ,states1 in accordance with this subsection-- 7,a7 initial grants under paragraph 7#c72 7,b7 formula grants under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,c7 performance grants under paragraph 7#e74 7#b7 ,activities 7,a7 ,in general ,a ,state may use funding provided under this subsection for any of the following purposes3 7i7 ,to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned wells located on ,state-owned or privately owned land4 7ii7 ,to identify and characterize undocumented orphaned wells on ,state and private land4 7iii7 ,to rank orphaned wells based on factors including-- 7,i7 public health and safety2 7,,ii7 potential environmental harm2 and 7,,iii7 other land use priorities4 7iv7 ,to make information regarding the use of funds received under this subsection available on a public website4 7v7 ,to measure and track-- 7,i7 emissions of methane and other gases associated with orphaned wells2 and 7,,ii7 contamination of groundwater or surface water associated with orphaned wells4 7vi7 ,to remediate soil and restore native species habitat that has been degraded due to the presence of orphaned wells and associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure4 7vii7 ,to remediate land adjacent to orphaned wells and decommission or remove associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure4 7viii7 ,to identify and address any disproportionate burden of adverse human health or environmental effects of orphaned wells on communities of color1 low-income communities1 and ,tribal and indigenous communities4 7ix7 ,subject to subparagraph 7,b71 to administer a program to carry out any activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7viii74 7,b7 ,administrative cost limitation 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 a ,state shall not use more than #aj percent of the funds received under this subsection during a fiscal year for administrative costs under subparagraph 7,a77ix74 7ii7 ,exception ,the limitation under clause 7i7 shall not apply to funds used by a ,state as described in paragraph 7#c77;,a77ii74 7#c7 ,initial grants 7,a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall distribute-- 7i7 not more than #be1jjj1jjj to each ,state that submits to the ,secretary1 by not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba1 a request for funding under this clause1 including-- 7,i7 an estimate of the number of jobs that will be created or saved through the activities proposed to be funded2 and 7,,ii7 a certification that-- 7aa7 the ,state is a ,member ,state or ,associate ,member ,state of the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission2 7bb7 there are #a or more documented orphaned wells located in the ,state2 and 7cc7 the ,state will use not less than #ij percent of the funding requested under this subsection to issue new contracts1 amend existing contracts1 or issue grants for plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation work by not later than #ij days after the date of receipt of the funds2 and 7ii7 not more than #e1jjj1jjj to each ,state that-- 7,i7 requests funding under this clause2 7,,ii7 does not receive a grant under clause 7i72 and 7,,iii7 certifies to the ,secretary that-- 7aa7 the ,state-- 7,,aa7 has in effect a plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation program for orphaned wells2 or 7,,bb7 the capacity to initiate such a program2 or 7bb7 the funds provided under this paragraph will be used to carry out any administrative actions necessary to develop an application for a formula grant under paragraph 7#d7 or a performance grant under paragraph 7#e74 7,b7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds to a ,state under this paragraph by not later than the date that is #cj days after the date on which the ,state submits to the ,secretary the certification required under clause 7i77,,ii7 or 7ii77,,iii7 of subparagraph 7,a71 as applicable4 7,c7 ,deadline for expenditure ,a ,state that receives funds under this paragraph shall reimburse the ,secretary in an amount equal to the amount of the funds that remain unobligated on the date that is #a year after the date of receipt of the funds4 7,d7 ,report ,not later than #ae months after the date on which a ,state receives funds under this paragraph1 the ,state shall submit to the ,secretary a report that describes the means by which the ,state used the funds in accordance with the certification submitted by the ,state under subparagraph 7,a74 7#d7 ,formula grants 7,a7 ,establishment 7i7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall establish a formula for the distribution to each ,state described in clause 7ii7 of funds under this paragraph4 7ii7 ,description of ,states ,a ,state referred to in clause 7i7 is a ,state that1 by not later than #de days after the date of enactment of the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba1 submits to the ,secretary a notice of the intent of the ,state to submit an application under subparagraph 7,b71 including a description of the factors described in clause 7iii7 with respect to the ,state4 7iii7 ,factors ,the formula established under clause 7i7 shall account for1 with respect to an applicant ,state1 the following factors3 7,i7 ,job losses in the oil and gas industry in the ,state during the period-- 7aa7 beginning on ,march #a1 #bjbj2 and 7bb7 ending on the date of enactment of the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba4 7,,ii7 ,the number of documented orphaned wells located in the ,state1 and the projected cost-- 7aa7 to plug or reclaim those orphaned wells2 7bb7 to reclaim adjacent land2 and 7cc7 to decommission or remove associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure4 7iv7 ,publication ,not later than #ge days after the date of enactment of this ,act1 the ,secretary shall publish on a public website the amount that each ,state is eligible to receive under the formula under this subparagraph4 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a formula grant under this paragraph1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application that includes-- 7i7 a description of-- 7,i7 the ,state program for orphaned well plugging1 remediation1 and restoration1 including legal authorities1 processes used to identify and prioritize orphaned wells1 procurement mechanisms1 and other program elements demonstrating the readiness of the ,state to carry out proposed activities using the grant2 7,,ii7 the activities to be carried out with the grant1 including an identification of the estimated health1 safety1 habitat1 and environmental benefits of plugging1 remediating1 or reclaiming orphaned wells2 and 7,,iii7 the means by which the information regarding the activities of the ,state under this paragraph will be made available on a public website2 7ii7 an estimate of-- 7,i7 the number of orphaned wells in the ,state that will be plugged1 remediated1 or reclaimed2 7,,ii7 the projected cost of-- 7aa7 plugging1 remediating1 or reclaiming orphaned wells2 7bb7 remediating or reclaiming adjacent land2 and 7cc7 decommissioning or removing associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure2 7,,iii7 the amount of that projected cost that will be offset by the forfeiture of financial assurance instruments1 the estimated salvage of well site equipment1 or other proceeds from the orphaned wells and adjacent land2 7,,iv7 the number of jobs that will be created or saved through the activities to be funded under this paragraph2 and 7,v7 the amount of funds to be spent on administrative costs2 7iii7 a certification that any financial assurance instruments available to cover plugging1 remediation1 or reclamation costs will be used by the ,state2 and 7iv7 the definitions and processes used by the ,state to formally identify a well as-- 7,i7 an orphaned well2 or 7,,ii7 if the ,state uses different terminology1 otherwise eligible for plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation by the ,state4 7,c7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds to a ,state under this paragraph by not later than the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,state submits to the ,secretary a completed application under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,deadline for expenditure ,a ,state that receives funds under this paragraph shall reimburse the ,secretary in an amount equal to the amount of the funds that remain unobligated on the date that is #e years after the date of receipt of the funds4 7,e7 ,consultation ,in making a determination under this paragraph regarding the eligibility of a ,state to receive a formula grant1 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 and 7iii7 the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7#e7 ,performance grants 7,a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall provide to ,states1 in accordance with this paragraph-- 7i7 regulatory improvement grants under subparagraph 7,e72 and 7ii7 matching grants under subparagraph 7,f74 7,b7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this paragraph1 a ,state shall submit to the ,secretary an application including-- 7i7 each element described in an application for a grant under paragraph 7#d77;,b72 7ii7 activities carried out by the ,state to address orphaned wells located in the ,state1 including-- 7,i7 increasing ,state spending on well plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation2 or 7,,ii7 improving regulation of oil and gas wells2 and 7iii7 the means by which the ,state will use funds provided under this paragraph-- 7,i7 to lower unemployment in the ,state2 and 7,,ii7 to improve economic conditions in economically distressed areas of the ,state4 7,c7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds to a ,state under this paragraph by not later than the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,state submits to the ,secretary a completed application under subparagraph 7,b74 7,d7 ,consultation ,in making a determination under this paragraph regarding the eligibility of a ,state to receive a grant under subparagraph 7,e7 or 7,f71 the ,secretary shall consult with-- 7i7 the ,administrator of the ,environmental ,protection ,agency2 7ii7 the ,secretary of ,energy2 and 7iii7 the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission4 7,e7 ,regulatory improvement grants 7i7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date on which an initial grant is provided to a ,state under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,state a regulatory improvement grant under this subparagraph1 if the ,state meets1 during the #aj-year period ending on the date on which the ,state submits to the ,secretary an application under subparagraph 7,b71 #a of the following criteria3 7,i7 ,the ,state has strengthened plugging standards and procedures designed to ensure that wells located in the ,state are plugged in an effective manner that protects groundwater and other natural resources1 public health and safety1 and the environment4 7,,ii7 ,the ,state has made improvements to ,state programs designed to reduce future orphaned well burdens1 such as financial assurance reform1 alternative funding mechanisms for orphaned well programs1 and reforms to programs relating to well transfer or temporary abandonment4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,number ,the ,secretary may issue to a ,state under this subparagraph not more than #a grant for each criterion described in subclause 7,i7 or 7,,ii7 of clause 7i74 7,,ii7 ,maximum amount ,the amount of a single grant provided to a ,state under this subparagraph shall be not more than #bj1jjj1jjj4 7iii7 ,reimbursement for failure to maintain protections ,a ,state that receives a grant under this subparagraph shall reimburse the ,secretary in an amount equal to the amount of the grant in any case in which1 during the #aj-year period beginning on the date of receipt of the grant1 the ,state enacts a law or regulation that1 if in effect on the date of submission of the application under subparagraph 7,b71 would have prevented the ,state from being eligible to receive the grant under clause 7i74 7,f7 ,matching grants 7i7 ,in general ,beginning on the date that is #ahj days after the date on which an initial grant is provided to a ,state under paragraph 7#c71 the ,secretary shall provide to the ,state funding1 in an amount equal to the difference between-- 7,i7 the average annual amount expended by the ,state during the period of fiscal years #bjaj through #bjai-- 7aa7 to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned wells2 and 7bb7 to decommission or remove associated pipelines1 facilities1 or infrastructure2 and 7,,ii7 the amount that the ,state certifies to the ,secretary the ,state will expend1 during the fiscal year in which the ,state will receive the grant under this subparagraph-- 7aa7 to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned wells2 7bb7 to remediate or reclaim adjacent land2 and 7cc7 to decommission or remove associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure4 7ii7 ,limitations 7,i7 ,fiscal year ,the ,secretary may issue to a ,state under this subparagraph not more than #a grant for each fiscal year4 7,,ii7 ,total funds provided ,the ,secretary may provide to a ,state under this subparagraph a total amount equal to not more than #cj1jjj1jjj during the period of fiscal years #bjba through #bjcj4 7d7 ,tribal orphaned well site plugging1 remediation1 and restoration 7#a7 ,establishment ,the ,secretary shall establish in the ,bureau of ,indian ,affairs a program under which the ,secretary shall provide to ,indian ,tribes grants in accordance with this subsection4 7#b7 ,eligible activities 7,a7 ,in general ,an ,indian ,tribe may use a grant received under this subsection-- 7i7 to plug1 remediate1 or reclaim an orphaned well on ,tribal land of the ,indian ,tribe2 7ii7 to remediate soil and restore native species habitat that has been degraded due to the presence of an orphaned well or associated pipelines1 facilities1 or infrastructure on ,tribal land2 7iii7 to remediate ,tribal land adjacent to orphaned wells and decommission or remove associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure2 7iv7 to provide an online public accounting of the cost of plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation for each orphaned well site on ,tribal land2 7v7 to identify and characterize undocumented orphaned wells on ,tribal land2 and 7vi7 to develop or administer a ,tribal program to carry out any activities described in clauses 7i7 through 7v74 7,b7 ,administrative cost limitation 7i7 ,in general ,except as provided in clause 7ii71 an ,indian ,tribe shall not use more than #aj percent of the funds received under this subsection during a fiscal year for administrative costs under subparagraph 7,a77vi74 7ii7 ,exception ,the limitation under clause 7i7 shall not apply to any funds used to carry out an administrative action necessary for the development of a ,tribal program described in subparagraph 7,a77vi74 7#c7 ,factors for consideration ,in determining whether to provide to an ,indian ,tribe a grant under this subsection1 the ,secretary shall take into consideration-- 7,a7 the unemployment rate of the ,indian ,tribe on the date on which the ,indian ,tribe submits an application under paragraph 7#d72 and 7,b7 the estimated number of orphaned wells on the ,tribal land of the ,indian ,tribe4 7#d7 ,application ,to be eligible to receive a grant under this subsection1 an ,indian ,tribe shall submit to the ,secretary an application that includes-- 7,a7 a description of-- 7i7 the ,tribal program for orphaned well plugging1 remediation1 and restoration1 including legal authorities1 processes used to identify and prioritize orphaned wells1 procurement mechanisms1 and other program elements demonstrating the readiness of the ,indian ,tribe to carry out the proposed activities1 or plans to develop such a program2 and 7ii7 the activities to be carried out with the grant1 including an identification of the estimated health1 safety1 habitat1 and environmental benefits of plugging1 remediating1 or reclaiming orphaned wells and remediating or reclaiming adjacent land2 and 7,b7 an estimate of-- 7i7 the number of orphaned wells that will be plugged1 remediated1 or reclaimed2 and 7ii7 the projected cost of-- 7,i7 plugging1 remediating1 or reclaiming orphaned wells2 7,,ii7 remediating or reclaiming adjacent land2 and 7,,iii7 decommissioning or removing associated pipelines1 facilities1 and infrastructure4 7#e7 ,distribution ,the ,secretary shall distribute funds to an ,indian ,tribe under this subsection by not later than the date that is #fj days after the date on which the ,indian ,tribe submits to the ,secretary a completed application under paragraph 7#d74 7#f7 ,deadline for expenditure ,an ,indian ,tribe that receives funds under this subsection shall reimburse the ,secretary in an amount equal to the amount of the funds that remain unobligated on the date that is #e years after the date of receipt of the funds4 7#g7 ,delegation to ,secretary 7,a7 ,in general ,an ,indian ,tribe on the ,tribal land of which is located an orphaned well may submit to the ,secretary a request for the ,secretary to administer and carry out plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation activities relating to the orphaned well on behalf of the ,indian ,tribe4 7,b7 ,treatment ,for the purposes of subsection 7b71 an orphaned well with respect to which an ,indian ,tribe of jurisdiction has submitted to the ,secretary a request under subparagraph 7,a7 shall be considered to be located on ,federal land administered by a land management agency within the ,department of the ,interior4 7e7 ,technical assistance ,the ,secretary of ,energy1 in cooperation with the ,secretary and the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission1 shall provide technical assistance to the ,federal land management agencies and oil and gas producing ,states and ,indian ,tribes to support practical and economical remedies for environmental problems caused by orphaned wells on ,federal land1 ,tribal land1 and ,state and private land1 including the sharing of best practices in the management of oil and gas well inventories to ensure the availability of funds to plug1 remediate1 and restore oil and gas well sites on cessation of operation4 7f7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the date of enactment of the ,revive ,economic ,growth and ,reclaim ,orphaned ,wells ,act of #bjba1 and not less frequently than annually thereafter1 the ,secretary shall submit to the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,energy and ,natural ,resources of the ,senate and the ,committees on ,appropriations and ,natural ,resources of the ,house of ,representatives a report describing the program established and grants awarded under this section1 including-- 7#a7 an updated inventory of wells located on ,federal land1 ,tribal land1 and ,state and private land that are-- 7,a7 orphaned wells2 or 7,b7 at risk of becoming orphaned wells2 7#b7 an estimate of the quantities of-- 7,a7 methane and other gasses emitted from orphaned wells2 and 7,b7 emissions reduced as a result of plugging1 remediating1 and reclaiming orphaned wells2 7#c7 the number of jobs created and saved through the plugging1 remediation1 and reclamation of orphaned wells2 and 7#d7 the acreage of habitat restored using grants awarded to plug1 remediate1 and reclaim orphaned wells and to remediate or reclaim adjacent land1 together with a description of the purposes for which that land is likely to be used in the future4 7g7 ,effect of section 7#a7 ,no expansion of liability ,nothing in this section establishes or expands the responsibility or liability of any entity with respect to-- 7,a7 plugging any well2 or 7,b7 remediating or reclaiming any well site4 7#b7 ,tribal land ,nothing in this section-- 7,a7 relieves the ,secretary of any obligation under section #c of the ,act of ,may #aa1 #aich 7#be ,u4,s4,c4 #cif;c2 #eb ,stat4 #cdh1 chapter #aih71 to plug1 remediate1 or reclaim an orphaned well located on ,tribal land2 or 7,b7 absolves the ,united ,states from a responsibility to plug1 remediate1 or reclaim an orphaned well located on ,tribal land or any other responsibility to an ,indian ,tribe1 including any responsibility that derives from-- 7i7 the trust relationship between the ,united ,states and ,indian ,tribes2 7ii7 any treaty1 law1 or ,executive order2 or 7iii7 any agreement between the ,united ,states and an ,indian ,tribe4 7#c7 ,owner or operator not absolved ,nothing in this section absolves the owner or operator of an oil or gas well of any potential liability for-- 7,a7 reimbursement of any plugging or reclamation costs associated with the well2 or 7,b7 any adverse effect of the well on the environment4 7h7 ,funding 7#a7 ,in general ,out of any funds in the ,treasury not otherwise appropriated1 the ,secretary of the ,treasury shall transfer the following amounts1 to remain available until ,september #cj1 #bjcj3 7,a7 ,to the ,secretary-- 7i7 #bej1jjj1jjj to carry out the program under subsection 7b72 7ii7 #gge1jjj1jjj to provide grants under subsection 7c77#c72 7iii7 #b1jjj1jjj1jjj to provide grants under subsection 7c77#d72 7iv7 #a1ejj1jjj1jjj to provide grants under subsection 7c77#e72 and 7v7 #aej1jjj1jjj to carry out the program under subsection 7d74 7,b7 ,to the ,secretary of ,energy1 #cj1jjj1jjj to conduct research and development activities in cooperation with the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission to assist the ,federal land management agencies1 ,states1 and ,indian ,tribes in-- 7i7 identifying and characterizing undocumented orphaned wells2 and 7ii7 mitigating the environmental risks of undocumented orphaned wells4 7,c7 ,to the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission1 #b1jjj1jjj to carry out this section4 7#b7 ,receipt and acceptance ,the ,secretary1 the ,secretary of ,energy1 and the ,interstate ,oil and ,gas ,compact ,commission shall be entitled to receive1 shall accept1 and shall use to carry out this section the funds transferred under subparagraphs 7,a71 7,b71 and 7,c71 respectively1 of paragraph 7#a71 without further appropriation4 4