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.
The Alaska Forum, in Partnership with the EPA & the State of Alaska Offers their Annual No-Cost Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training and a 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training
The Alaska Forum, in partnership with the EPA and the State of Alaska, is excited to offer our annual Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training and 40-Hour HAZWOPER Training. Registration: https://cvent.me/dLXDw4 Community Emergency Response Team...
Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool Training – Aug 27 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
EPA will demonstrate how to use the Cybersecurity Procurement Evaluation Checklist for Drinking Water and Wastewater Systems to assess and compare cybersecurity vendors. Register Here
Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Training – Aug 26 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
EPA will demonstrate how to use the Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool (WCAT) to conduct cybersecurity assessments at water and wastewater systems. Register Here
Cybersecurity Refresher Training – Aug 19 from 10:00 – 11:00 am PDT
This refresher training for water and wastewater utilities reinforces foundational cybersecurity concepts covered in Cybersecurity 101, 102, and 103. Register Here
Cybersecurity 103 Training – Aug 12 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
This training builds on Cybersecurity 102 and provides additional information on threats facing the water sector. Participants will learn about state-sponsored threats, risks to industrial control systems (ICS) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA)...
Cybersecurity 102 Training – Aug 5 from 10:00 – 11:30 am PDT
This training builds on EPA’s Cybersecurity 101 Training for Water Systems and provides deeper insight into cybersecurity for those with basic knowledge, with an emphasis on operational technology (OT). Whether you are an information technology (IT) professional or...
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Funding Announcement: FY26 Tribal Wildlife Grants Program – Deadline August 14
Application Deadline: August 14, 2026 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is accepting applications for the FY26 Tribal Wildlife Grants (TWG) Program. TWG provides technical and financial assistance to federally recognized Tribes to develop and implement...
Proposed Federal plan requirements for existing Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units – Ends August 17
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering consultation with federally recognized Tribes regarding the Agency's proposed Federal plan requirements for existing Other Solid Waste Incineration (OSWI) units that commenced construction on or...
EPA Seeks Public Input on Legacy Uses & Disposal of Asbestos – Ends August 24
EPA is requesting additional information to support the development of a proposed rule addressing legacy uses and associated disposals of asbestos, including chrysotile and non-chrysotile asbestos fiber types and asbestos-containing talc. EPA's 2024 Risk...
2026 Tribal Community Resilience Webinar Series
Register Here Description Join us for presentations and Q&A focusing on how Tribal Nations, Native Villages, and Pueblos are responding to resilience challenges across regions throughout the U.S. Together, we will explore these topics on the following dates: July...