Tools for Tribes

 

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee Clean Water Act Handbook

The Clean Water Act Handbook for Tribes: Protecting Tribally Significant Waters in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska

U.S. Department of the Interior First Annual Report on Tribal Co-Stewardship

First Annual Report on Tribal Co-Stewardship: Implementing Joint Secretarial Order 3403 on Fulfilling the Trust Responsibility to Indian Tribes in the Stewardship of Federal Lands and Waters

 The information below was provided by US EPA following a request at the April 18, 2024 meeting.

Information on Tribes with TAS(Treatment as a Sovereign)/WQS (Water Quality Standards):

Activities with PFAS/Drinking Water:

Waters of the United States – Comment by May 20

On March 12, EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army announced their intent to undertake a rulemaking to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” definition in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, 598 U.S....

Waters of the United States – Consultation ends May 20, 2025

On March 12, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced that EPA will work with the United States Army Corps of Engineers to review the definition of “waters of the United States.” A joint memorandum also issued guidance to field staff on implementation of “continuous...

EPA Extends Public Comment Period by 30 Days for Three Draft Chapters of WQS Handbook – Ends April 11, 2025

On December 12, 2024, EPA released three draft Water Quality Standards (WQS) Handbook chapters for a 90-day public comment period. The EPA has extended this public comment period an additional 30 days. The comment period will now end on April 11, 2025. We look forward...

Tribal Lands and Environmental Forum – Aug 18-21

Registration has opened for the Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, which will be held online and in person in Minneapolis, MN. Register Submit a proposal for a presentation by May 16.

2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference – Jun 3-5

The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will explore the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale; the impact of artificial intelligence and demand from data centers and supercomputing; the latest advancements in renewable energy and advanced nuclear power,...

Tribal Environmental Health Forum – May 6-7

Join Tribal environmental professionals, community members, youth, and university representatives in a forum to collaborate on mobilizing efforts for environmental protection, preparedness, and educational research initiatives for a healthier future. Hosted by the...

Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference – May 5-9

The Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Conference will be held at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, WA.  Submit your proposal by April 4. Register for the conference.

Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law – Apr 29-May 1

The Environmental Law Institute is hosting a 3-day immersion in environmental law in person in Los Angeles, CA. Designed for both new and seasoned lawyers, this intensive course explores the substance and practice of environmental law.  Register by April 14. 

KSU/ANTHC Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle – Apr 17

Join Kansas State University (KSU) and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle for the next monthly “social time” with your peers and the Tribal Assistance to Brownfields Communities program.   Join the Zoom call at...

Simplifying SAM.gov: Rural Community Assistance Corporation Training (Alaska) – Apr 15

The Rural Community Assistance Corporation is hosting a free System for Award Management (SAM) training. Applicants need an active SAM.gov registration and a yearly renewed Unique Entity ID (UEI) for federal funding. The process can be confusing, and scam sites may...

State Curricula on Air Quality and Chemical Cleanouts: Healthy Schools Network Webinar – Apr 10

In honor of Healthy Schools Day on April 8, the Healthy Schools Network is hosting this webinar with presenters from the Department of Public Health and Environment, Colorado, and the Rochester Institute of Technology.   Register 

Toxics and Moving Communities and Schools (Alaska): Healthy Schools Network Webinar – Apr 8

In honor of Healthy Schools Day on April 8, the Healthy Schools Network is hosting this webinar with presenters from the University of Albany, NY, and Alaska Community Action on Toxics. Register  

First Conversation on a National Battery Extended Producer Responsibility Framework: EPA/DOE Webinar – Apr 7

Join EPA and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to kick off the conversations on developing a national battery extended producer responsibility framework. EPA and DOE will share background and context around the framework initiative and provide an overview of state...

Up-Coming Initiatives

Please note DUE DATES within the titles.

 

Waters of the United States – Comment by May 20

On March 12, EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army announced their intent to undertake a rulemaking to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” definition in light of the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, 598 U.S....

EPA’s Exchange Network Grant – Apply by Apr 28 (New Deadline)

The current FY 2025 Exchange Network Grant Program Solicitation Notice must be revised in accordance with updated Agency priorities, and the application date has been extended to at least April 28. An updated Solicitation Notice is not yet available but will be posted...

2025 Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference – Jun 3-5

The Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference will explore the future of energy in Alaska and on a global scale; the impact of artificial intelligence and demand from data centers and supercomputing; the latest advancements in renewable energy and advanced nuclear power,...

Tribal Environmental Health Forum – May 6-7

Join Tribal environmental professionals, community members, youth, and university representatives in a forum to collaborate on mobilizing efforts for environmental protection, preparedness, and educational research initiatives for a healthier future. Hosted by the...

Western Boot Camp on Environmental Law – Apr 29-May 1

The Environmental Law Institute is hosting a 3-day immersion in environmental law in person in Los Angeles, CA. Designed for both new and seasoned lawyers, this intensive course explores the substance and practice of environmental law.  Register by April 14. 

KSU/ANTHC Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle – Apr 17

Join Kansas State University (KSU) and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle for the next monthly “social time” with your peers and the Tribal Assistance to Brownfields Communities program.   Join the Zoom call at...