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:

DOI Dear Tribal Leader Letter re: upcoming consultation sessions – Various Dates

Attached is a Dear Tribal Leader Letter (DTLL) from the Department of the Interior announcing six upcoming in-person/hybrid Tribal consultation sessions around the country, one virtual Tribal consultation session, and one BIE related virtual consultation.  The...

Bradford Island National Priorities List Site – Ends May 6

TCOTS Link Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation scheduled an annual meeting with U.S. EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding Bradford Island National Priorities List Site. Letter is on the TCOTS site.

North Ridge Estates OU2 Superfund Site Proposed Plan – Ends May 2

TCOTS Link Re: Offer for Government-to-Government Consultation to the Klamath Tribes regarding the Proposed Plan for No Further Action at the North Ridge Estates Operable Unit 2 Superfund Site U.S. EPA offered government-to-government consultation to Klamath Tribes...

Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste: EPA/IHS/ITEP Codes and Ordinances Training – Sep 8-11, Oct 1, and Nov 18-20

The dates for the Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes and Ordinances Training have shifted to later in the year and a few seats are available. EPA, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), and the Indian Health Service (HIS)...

Partnerships & Applications: Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center Workshop – Jun 26-27

The Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center’s Partnerships & Applications Workshop is designed to explore the emergent challenges and needs of the multi-disciplinary community involved in earthquake hazard study and mitigation in the Pacific Northwest. The...

Planning for a Successful Fall Brownfield Grant Application: EPA Webinar – May 1

Join all regional Technical Assistance to Brownfields Providers for a free webinar on everything you need to prepare for EPA’s FY26 Brownfields grants, including assessment, cleanup, and multipurpose opportunities. Register

Columbia River Basin Restoration Working Group Spring Virtual Meeting – Jun 10

The agenda for the Columbia River Basin Restoration Working Group Spring Virtual Meeting includes grantee presentations, EPA updates, an overview of the Columbia River Basin Monitoring Strategy, and breakout discussions on agriculture, communication and...

Fast/Slow Water Booming Course: Whitewater Rescue Institute Training – Jun 9-12

If you or your staff are responsible for oil spill response, plan to join the Fast/Slow Water Booming Course in Yakima, WA. EPA is sponsoring this hands-on training taught by the Whitewater Rescue Institute. The training will cover personnel rescue, swift water oil...

Isolation and Quarantine Response Strategies in the Event of a Biological Disease Outbreak in Tribal Nations – May 7-8

Hosted by Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah in Cedar City, UT, this training will provide Tribal nations with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, and mitigate a disease outbreak, using a whole community approach. The course is...

Community-Based Response to All-Hazards Threats in Tribal Communities – May 6-7

Hosted by Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah in Cedar City, UT, this training will provide Tribal nations with the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to effectively detect, respond to, manage, and mitigate all-hazards threats using a whole community approach. The...

Lead Chemistry, Communication, and Local Engagement: EPA Webinar – Apr 29

Hosted by EPA and the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators, this webinar will include an overview of EPA regulations and programs designed to reduce lead in drinking water and current efforts to provide technical assistance for lead service line...

Washington DNR Smoke Coordination Calls – Mondays and Thursdays

Tribes are welcome to attend Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) smoke coordination calls, which are held on Mondays and Thursdays for as long as prescribed burns are taking place. Calls include a review of current and upcoming weather, ventilation,...

Underground Storage Tanks: PEI Webinar – Apr 30

EPA's Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) will provide an update on regulatory developments impacting the industry. This session will offer insights into compliance, policy changes, and upcoming OUST initiatives. Register

Up-Coming Initiatives

Please note DUE DATES within the titles.

 

North Ridge Estates OU2 Superfund Site Proposed Plan – Ends May 2

TCOTS Link Re: Offer for Government-to-Government Consultation to the Klamath Tribes regarding the Proposed Plan for No Further Action at the North Ridge Estates Operable Unit 2 Superfund Site U.S. EPA offered government-to-government consultation to Klamath Tribes...

EPA’s Water Quality Standards Handbook – Comment by Apr 30

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 – Comment by May 20

On December 12, 2024, EPA released three draft Water Quality Standards Handbook chapters for a 90-day public comment period. EPA has extended the public comment period until April 30. EPA’s Water Quality Standards Handbook page includes instructions for providing...

Oregon Tribal Water Empowerment Grants – Apply by May 2

The Institute for Tribal Government at Portland State University is accepting applications for projects up to $50,000 that promote healthy watersheds and waterways and/or increase access to clean drinking water for Tribal communities across Oregon. This...