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.
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...
EPA Tools & Resources Webinar, Freshwater Explorer 2.0 – March 18, 2026
Freshwater Explorer 2.0 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 3-4 pm ET EPA’s Freshwater Explorer is an easy-to-use, interactive web-based mapping tool for exploring freshwater data from streams, lakes, and groundwater wells in all 50 U.S. states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin...
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...
Building Common Ground: Design Service for Rural, Tribal, and Remote Communities – Apply by March 27
Building Common Ground offers free architectural design, planning, landscape design, funding strategy, community engagement, leadership coaching, and other services for rural and Tribal design projects that need extra support to get off the ground. Learn about...
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...
Clerk’s Management for Rural Utilities: RUBA Training (Alaska) Anchorage, AK – March 16-20
This course hosted by the State of Alaska’s Rural Utility Business Advisors (RUBA) will teach the skills and knowledge needed for clerk's management of a small water and wastewater utility. (Even if you don’t deal with water or wastewater, you may be able to attend if...