Denali Commission
The Denali Commission is a federal agency in the US based in Anchorage, Alaska that provides critical utilities, infrastructure, and economic support throughout Alaska.[1]
History[]
It was established in 1998 by the Denali Commission Act of 1998 which was part of an omnibus appropriations bill.[2][3] Since 2015, it has been assisting Alaskan communities whose existence is threatened by rising sea levels caused by climate change.[4][5][6][7][8][9]
As of 2019, it has a budget of over $46 million.[10]
Governance[]
Modeled on the Appalachian Regional Commission, the Denali Commission is led by a Federal Co-Chair. Unlike similar commissions, the Federal Co-Chair for the Denali Commission is appointed by the Secretary of Commerce rather than by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.[11] As a single state commission, its state co-chair is the Governor of Alaska. The remaining membership consists of the University of Alaska president; the Alaska Municipal League president; the Alaska Federation of Natives president; the Alaska State AFL-CIO president; and the Associated General Contractors of Alaska president.[11]
See also[]
- Appalachian Regional Commission, a similar federal-state partnership in Appalachia
- Delta Regional Authority, a similar federal-state partnership in the Mississippi Delta region
- Northern Border Regional Commission, a similar federal-state partnership consisting of areas of Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont along the Canada–United States border.
References[]
- ^ "Denali Commission". Usa.gov. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ 42 USC 3121, Denali Commission Act of 1998 No. 105-277 of October 21, 1998 (PDF). United States Congress. pp. 620–642.
- ^ Rachel Waldholz. "At crucial moment, Denali Commission faces leadership gap". Alaska Public Media. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^ Rein, Lisa. "The Little Commission That Could Barely Save Itself is Now Helping Save Alaska from Climate Change". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 31, 2021.
- ^ Desk, Rachel Waldholz, Alaska’s Energy (23 March 2018). "Congress poised to approve $15M for village relocation in Alaska".
- ^ newsengin (23 May 2018). "Federal fund injection boosts effort to relocate Newtok". Alaska Journal.
- ^ Waldholz, Rachel; Anchorage, Alaska's Energy Desk- (17 April 2018). "At crucial moment, Denali Commission faces leadership gap".
- ^ Tetpon, Native Nation By John. "University of Alaska climate change office says warmer weather will cost state millions". The Anchorage Press.
- ^ "Federal agency commits $22 million to help erosion-threatened village move". Anchorage Daily News. 29 April 2018.
- ^ "USAspending.gov". USAspending.gov.
- ^ a b Cecire, Michael H. (April 29, 2021). "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function". Congressional Research Service. Retrieved May 27, 2021.
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