Tools for Tribes
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):
- Link to list of Tribes with TAS for WQS, including dates: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/epa-actions-tribal-water-quality-standards-and-contacts
- List of tools available for Tribes interested in pursuing TAS: https://www.epa.gov/wqs-tech/tribes-and-water-quality-standards
Activities with PFAS/Drinking Water:
- Tribal Consultation related to Drinking Water and PFAS: https://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:5::1373::RR,2
- TSCA PFAS Activity: https://www.epa.gov/assessing-and-managing-chemicals-under-tsca/risk-management-and-polyfluoroalkyl-substances-pfas
- Additional links and information:
Up-Coming Initiatives
Please note DUE DATES within the titles.
2026 Air Curtain Incinerator, temporary use – CAA section 129 disaster response – Ends May 4, 2026
TCOTS Link The proposed action would harmonize multiple ACI requirements currently spread across four rules under CAA section 129 into a single rule and would allow for the temporary use of CISWI units during disaster response. This proposed action defines ACI and...
Upcoming Proposal to Rescind the 2024 WQS Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights – Ends April 21, 2026
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes on the agency’s intention to propose to rescind the 2024 Water Quality Standards Regulatory Revisions to Protect Tribal Reserved Rights (“2024...
Proposed rulemaking process to address unreasonable risk for Formaldehyde (HCHO) – Ends May 25, 2026
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the Agency’s proposed consolidation of air curtain incinerator (ACI) requirements and provision for the temporary use of...
Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plan Delay Rule – Ends April 5, 2026
TCOTS Link The Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery in the Office of Land and Emergency Management is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes on the Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Facility Response Plans: Compliance Date Delay and...
Marine tank vessel loading operations (MTVLO) – Ends April 16, 2026
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes to obtain input on the Agency’s proposed amendments to the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) for the marine tank...
Common Sense Approach to Chemical Accident Prevention Rule: Risk Management Plan Revisions
TCOT Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery in the Office of Land and Emergency Management is initiating consultation with federally recognized Indian Tribes on a proposal to amend the Risk Management Program (RMP)...
Scientific Research: SeaDoc Society’s Tribes and First Nations Grants – Apply by April 30
The SeaDoc Society is seeking applications for competitive grants of up to $50,000. The program supports science where more information is needed to improve the health of the Salish Sea ecosystem and its marine and coastal flora and fauna. Apply
ALPAR Youth Litter Patrol Grant – Apply by April 1
If you are looking to engage youth in litter cleanup in your community, ALPAR's Youth Litter Patrol grant may be able to help. Apply Need bags? ALPAR now has an online ordering form. There is no deadline, but bags take 2-4 weeks to ship, so it’s best to get your...
ALPAR Recycling Collection Event Mini-Grants (Alaska) – Apply by March 31, June 30 Sept. 30, Dec. 31
If you’re organizing a collection event for hard-to-recycle items, Alaskans for Litter Prevention and Recycling (ALPAR) mini-grants may be able to help. Applications are due at the end of each quarter (3/31, 6/30, 9/30, 12/31). Apply Need bags? ALPAR now has...
Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle Tulsa, OK – May 5-7
The Tribal Technical Assistance to Brownfield Communities (TAB) program and the Cherokee Nation are hosting the Tribal Brownfields Knowledge Circle. Learn about the Cherokee Nation's brownfield program and hear from other local Oklahoma Tribes about the work they are...