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.
EPA Draft Fungicide Strategy Public Comment Opportunity – Comments due June 29, 2026
EPA is seeking public input on its Draft Fungicide Strategy, which outlines a new approach to protecting federally listed endangered and threatened species while maintaining flexibility for agricultural use. The draft strategy focuses on: • Identifying potential...
Draft FY 2026-2027 Strategic Plan and FY 2027 Evidence Plan Consultation – Ends May 14
TCOTS Link The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian Tribes on the draft FY 2026-2030 EPA Strategic Plan and complementary draft FY 2027 Evidence Plan (which supports the agency’s Learning...
CAA NESHAP amendments: Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities, Natural Gas Transmission and Storage – Ends May 22
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 amendments to the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) from Crude Oil...
EPA – TSCA Peer Review & Public Comment
EPA is advancing its review of four chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) - 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta [g]-2-benzopyran (HHCB), phthalic anhydride, o-dichlorobenzene (oDCB) and p-dichlorobenzene (pDCB)—by releasing draft...
Alaska Underground Injection Control Class VI Primacy – Ends May 15
TCOTS Linkhttps://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:5::2439:::: The Alaska Oil and Gas Conservation Commission recently informed the public that they intend to request the EPA for approval to directly regulate Class VI injection wells in areas where the state has...
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...
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...
Spark the Fire Grant Writing Course – April 7-July 7
Spark the Fire is offering a Spring 2026 Certificate in Grant Writing course. The training is designed for professionals who want hands-on experience developing competitive grant proposals. The course is conducted online and includes weekly sessions, writing...
Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grants (Washington) – Apply between Jan. 13 and May 15
Apply between Jan. 13 and May 15Salmon Recovery and Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration Grants (Washington) Learn more Attend the application workshop on Jan. 29.
Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant – Apply by June 30, 2026
Washington’s Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant is a non-competitive grant programs open to all Federally Recognized Tribes with impacts to rights and interest in their tribal lands within Washington state. This grant program focuses on the...