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.
Proposed rulemaking process for unreasonable risks for HPS Phthalates; Regulation under TSCA – Ends Nov 1. Webinars Sept 14 and 16
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Tribes regarding regulatory management of unreasonable risks identified in the Toxic...
Proposed rulemaking process for unreasonable risks for 1,3-Butadiene; Regulation under TSCA – Ends Oct 9. Webinars Aug 25 and Sept 1
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Tribes regarding regulatory management of unreasonable risk identified in the Toxic...
Registration Open: ITEP Air Quality Training for Alaska Native Communities
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) is accepting registrations for an entry-level, in-person Air Quality training designed for environmental staff from Alaska Native communities. No previous experience in air quality or environmental science is...
Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT)
Training Dates: September 9–10, 2026 Time: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. (Alaska) each day Format: Online | Cost: Free | Register Participants must attend both days to receive certification. Registration is now open for the Alaska Landfill Operator Training (ALOT), a free...
Tribal Fish Passage Working Group – Quarterly Virtual Meeting
Dates: August 25, 2026 Time: 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. AK Format: Online The Chickaloon Village Traditional Council Fish Passage Program invites Tribal environmental professionals, fisheries staff, natural resource managers, and partners to attend the next Tribal Fish...
Alaska DEC Opens Applications for 2027 Brownfield Assessment & Cleanup Services – Application deadline Nov 13
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Brownfields Program has opened the application period for the 2027 DEC Brownfield Assessment and Cleanup (DBAC) Services. The DBAC program provides assessment and cleanup services to help eligible communities...
EPA Releases Draft TSCA Risk Evaluations for Two Household Chemicals
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released draft risk evaluations for o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and is seeking public comment. Both chemicals are used in certain household and...
Modification to Washington Tribal & Federal Aquaculture General Permit – Ends Sept 30
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 is inviting Tribal participation in the consultation process regarding a proposed modification to the Washington Tribal and Federal Aquaculture National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General...
Proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP) – Ends Sept 2
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released the proposed 2027 Construction General Permit (CGP) for a 30-day public comment period. Once finalized, the permit will replace the 2022 Construction General Permit, which expires on February 16, 2027. The...
EPA Seeks Tribal Input on the Future of the Tribal Partnership Network
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO) is conducting a review of the EPA Tribal Partnership Network (TPN) and is inviting Tribal Leaders, Tribal environmental professionals, and Tribal partnership groups to help shape...