On June 5, EPA issued a determination that Alaska’s water quality standards need to be updated to more accurately reflect the amount of fish Alaskans consume. This action requires Alaska to revise its limits on toxic pollutants in the state’s waters to ensure that eating fish supports healthy people and communities. Read the press release.
EPA is inviting government-to-government consultation and coordination with federally recognized Tribes in Alaska as the Agency prepares to potentially evaluate a state water quality standards submission and/or proceed with a federal rulemaking process. The attached letter and enclosed Administrator’s Determination provide additional information to assist with prioritizing your consultation decisions. If your Tribal government would like to engage in government-to-government consultation, EPA requests your response by June 26.
The Agency will also host two informational webinars to provide an overview of the EPA’s federal rulemaking proposal process and answer any questions you may have:
- Join the informational webinar on Teams on June 13 at 12:00 Alaska. Meeting ID: 281 921 101 305. Passcode: jra84B.
- Join by phone: 206-800-4483. Phone conference ID: 653 438 006#.
- Join the informational webinar on Teams on June 20 at 12:00 Alaska. Meeting ID: 246 427 521 099. Passcode: 3L9c38.
- Join by phone: 206-800-4483. Phone conference ID: 436 055 974#.
If you have questions, please contact Caleb Shaffer at (503) 326-5015 or Shaffer.Caleb@epa.gov.
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