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EPA 300-R-94-004
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Environmental Activities On
Indian Reservations
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US ENYIRMEMTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreward 1
Historical Funding Chart 2
Introduction 5
Program Highlights -6
Matrix Data (Funding and Workyears) 25
Graph: (Funding) • 26
Graph: (Workyears) .' 27
PROGRAM OFFICES:
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION 31
Air Programs 32
Radiation Programs 35
OFFICE OF WATER . 38
Clean Water Act Programs 39
Safe Drinking Water Act Program - UIC 52
Safe Drinking Water Act Program - PWSS 53
Groundwater Programs 58
OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES, AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES 63
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 69
RCRA Programs 70
CERCLA/SARA Programs 80
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE 87
MULTI-MEDIA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 95
OFFICE OF POLICY, PLANNING AND EVALUATION 103
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL/OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL 107
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS 113
OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND STATE/LOCAL RELATIONS 117
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE 121
NON-CATEGORICAL FUNDING 123
Regional Map 124
Indian Work Group Coordinators 125
Glossary of Acronyms 127
Appendix 133
Photo Credits 138
Prepared by: Office of Federal Activities
Photographs contributed by Bill Wilcox and Dr. Martin Topper
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FOREWORD
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Indian Program has matured
appreciably since the adoption of the EPA Indian Policy in November 1984.
Recognizing this increase in activity, EPA Administrator Carol M. Browner has made
known her intent to establish a new Office of Indian Affairs within the Agency during
FY 1995.
EPA and its tribal partners in environmental protection have accomplished much in
the nine years since the adoption of the EPA Indian Policy. In FY 1985, the first full
year of the Indian Program, EPA provided $5.6 Milllion and 37.8 workyears of
assistance to approximately 35 tribes across the nation. By FY 1993, the amount of
annual assistance from EPA to tribes had increased to $34.7 million and 168 workyears.
In 1993, 149 tribes received individual grants from EPA and approximately 200 tribes
received EPA assistance through inter-tribal consortia. The total assistance provided to
over 300 tribes by EPA between FY 1985 and FY 1993 amounted to $145.4 million and
900.7 workyears.
EPA's tribal partners have used this assistance well. As of the publication of this
report, over 300 tribes have begun to develop their environmental regulatory
capacities under EPA's Multi-Media/General Assistance Program for Indian tribes.
Eighty tribes have qualified for "Treatment-as-a-State" status under at least one of the
four EPA authorizing statutes which have been amended to include Indian lands
provisions since 1984. A total of 72 tribal wastewater treatment facility construction
projects have been approved by EPA. Nine tribes and inter-tribal organizations have
directly participated in EPA's Superfund Program and have begun the process of
identifying and remediating abandoned hazardous waste sites on their lands. Twenty-
three tribes have developed Pesticide Enforcement Cooperative Agreements with EPA.
In addition, four tribes have established EPA-approved water quality standards on
their reservations.
This is an excellent record of accomplishment which has significantly improved
environmental protection in Indian Country. It will provide a solid basis for the next
decade of progress in environmental protection in Indian Countr
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US ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
INTRODUCTION
In November 1984, EPA issued an Indian Policy and Implementing Guidance, in
which it committed to working with Indian tribes, recognizing that tribal
governments are the primary parties for setting standards, making environmental
policy decisions and managing environmental programs on reservations. The Agency
further committed to encourage and assist Indian tribes in assuming regulatory and
program management responsibilities.
Since the publication of this policy, EPA has. focused on four major areas: (1)
seeking amendments to environmental statutes in order to clarify the role of tribal
governments in environmental protection; (2) increasing outreach activities with tribal
governments in order to strengthen their understanding of the federal environmental
statutes and EPA's understanding of tribal environmental issues; (3) working to
incorporate attention to tribal environmental problems and issues into EPA's broader
management structure: guidance, program strategies, budget considerations, etc.;
and, (4) the direct support of tribal environmental protection activities.
This report is designed to give an annual overview of Agency efforts to establish
environmental regulations on Indian lands. It measures the amount of workyears
(the equivalent of one person working full time for a year) and funding that
EPA Headquarters and each Region expended to implement each environmental
law (i.e., Clean Air Act, Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act,
etc.) on Indian lands. It is important to note; that travel funds and salaries are
not included in the funding column or in the funding matrix included with this
report. (If they were, the total amount of expenditures would be larger). Also, it
should be noted that these figures are estimates. Finally, because of the nature
of the presentation, the report frequently makes use of acronyms. A glossary
has been provided to assist the reader.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Air and Radiation
The Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) activities during the year were primarily focused
internally on rule development and outreach meetings with Indian Tribes on possible rule
requirements. The OAR Acting Assistant Administrator signed a Memorandum of
Understanding with Northern Arizona University (NAU) detailing a partnership that will
include grants, cooperative agreements and student scholarship support. OAR also provided
continuation for the Indian Air Quality assessment grants. Details of these events are
summarized as follows:
RULE DEVELOPMENT - Considerable effort was focused on discussions of provisions of
the Indian regulation for the Clean Air Act with workgroup members in the Regional and
Program offices. OAR also participated in the development of the Agency's consolidated
Tribal treatment -as-a-state regulation workgroup and Tribal General Assistance Program
regulation workgroup. Using this experience, OAR integrated relevant portions of these
other regulations in the draft of the air regulation.
AIR RULE TRIBAL OUTREACH - The Air Workgroup summarized the prospective
elements of the Indian Air rule and conducted four meetings with tribal participants in
Chicago, Denver, San Francisco and Flagstaff, AZ during the year. The workgroup had an
opportunity to brief State Air Directors on the Rule in Scottsdale, AZ and received their
support on inviting Indian Tribal Air Program Directors into the State and Territorial Air
Program Directors (STAPPPA) group as peers. The incorporation of Tribal Air Directors in
STAPPA should bring Tribes a wealth of information and technology transfer as well as
program development expertise.
CONTINUING GRANT SUPPORT - OAR continued to support tribes with program grants
for radon testing and mitigation (five tribes and tribal consortia). OAR continued support of
the air quality assessment for seven tribes in addition to the continued funding of nine tribal
programs in Region 8.
OAR/CAMPUS PARTNERSHIP - In May, 1993 the Acting Assistant Administrator for Air
and Radiation and the President of Northern Arizona University (NAU) signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in Flagstaff, AZ detailing a partnership that includes
cooperative agreements, internships, graduate National Network for Environmental
Management grants, personnel details, and air training programs for both EPA and Indian
trainees.
Office of Water
Clean WaterPtograms
The Office of Water conducted six water quality standards training academies which had a
large representation from Indian Tribes. Three of these workshops were attended by both
States and Tribes. Three Tribes have received approval for treatment-as-a-state for the WQS
program. They are: Pueblo of Isleta, the Pueblo of Sandia and the Pueblo of San Juan.
Two Tribes have adopted and EPA approved water quality standards, they are: Pueblo of
Isleta and the Pueblo of Sandia.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Under Sec. 1443(b) of the Safe Drinking Water Act, the UIC Branch allocates up to five
percent of Underground Source Water Protection Grants for Undergound Injection Control
(UIC) programs for Indian Tribes. In FY 1993, the UIC Branch allocated five percent or
$545,000, to Regions II, V, VI, VHI, IX and X to support UIC programs for Indian Tribes;
provide technical assistance and training; and build Tribal capacity to attain primary
enforcement authority for the UIC program.
On February 11, 1993, the Office of Water published final regulations (40 CFR Parts 232
and 233) on treating Tribes as States for the purpose of assuming the Clean Water Act
Section 404 permit program. This regulation amends the Section 404 State Program
Regulations by adding the procedure by which an Indian Tribe may qualify for treatment as a
State in order to be eligible to subsequently apply for assumption of the dredge and fill permit
program under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. This regulation satisfies the statutory
provisions in Section 518 of the Clean Water Act with respect to the 404 program and, in
part, Sections 308 and 309 of the Clean Water Act.
The Nonpoint Source Program (Sec. 319) has made substantial progress with Tribes in the
past year. Two additional Tribes, the Eastern Cherokees and the Campo Band of Kumeyaay
Indians (Regions 4 and 9) have become participants in the program and several new Tribes
are expected for FY94. The grant guidance for 319 has been updated and clarifies the section
pertaining to Tribes. The Office now has a staff person assigned to work on issues that
pertain to Tribes in relation to the Nonpoint Source Program. The Office is in the process of
preparing a "Tribal Guide" on the Nonpoint Source I'rogram which will be available within
the next few months.
In FY 1993, the Regional and Headquarters coordinators responsible for direct
implementation of the Drinking Water program on Indian lands formed a network to facilitate
consistent program implementation. Major issues addressed by the network included
enforcement, waiver policy, monitoring, cross-program coordination, and technical
assistance.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Solid Waste and Ehiergency Response
CERCLA/SARAPmgtams
The Superfund program under the authority of the Comprehensive Environmental Response,
Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendment and
Reauthorization Act (SARA), provides financial and technical assistance to Indian Tribal
Governments nationwide in an effort to build Indian Tribal capacity to develop environmental
regulations, and perform and participate in hazardous waste cleanups on Indian land. In FY
1993, Superund awarded nearly $1.9 million to Indian Tribal Governments through
Cooperative Agreements.
In addition to financial assistance, CERCLA provides technical assistance to Indian Tribal
Governments in many areas. For example: conducting removal and remedial actions on tribal
lands; implementation of SARA Tide IE Community Right-to-Knpw Emergency Planning;
administration of Cooperative Agreements; emergency responder training for tribal emergency
response^and planning personnel; conducting Preliminary Assessments and Site Investigations;
and providing outreach to Indian Tribal Governments on a regular basis.
Specifically, in FY 1993, the program supported a regulation deviation to allow Region 10 to
award a cooperative agreement to Suquamish Tribe for work at a site not technically within its
jurisdiction, but which is on land which the Tribe has hunting, fishing, and gathering rights.
This decision sets a precedent for enhancing participation of Indian Tribes in Superfund
responses.
RCRAPtogiams
The 9fScf of Solid Waste and Emergency Response's Office of Waste Programs Enforcement
activities included participation in: a workgroup for the simplification of EPA's process for
tribal authorization; consulted on the proposals to amend the Clean Water Act and Safe
Drinking Water Act; participated in the Subtitle C Tribal Authorization Workgroup; attended the
National Indian Coordinators Spring Workgroup meeting in Washington, D.C.; and awarded
a grant with OSWER's Office of Solid Waste for an evaluation of Gila River Reservation's
hazardous waste activities. The activities included a hazardous waste training, inspections,
developing a handlers list, preparing an annual report, and assisting another tribe in a
hazardous waste inspection.
Headquarters (OSW) and Region 10 developed a joint pilot project that places VISTA
volunteers in Alaska to assist the Alaska villagers with solid waste management. During
FY93, EPA and ACTION developed a work plan, and executed a Memorandum of
Understanding and Interagency Agreement. The first three volunteers recruited by ACTION
and selected by EPA, will be on-site in FY 94. Current plans call for an additional two
volunteers to be placed in Spring, 1994. OSW is considering the possibility of duplicating this
project in the lower 48 states at the end of the 2-year pilot.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Pesticides and TftxicJSubstances
Pesticide Programs
In FY 1993 the Office of Pesticide Programs continued support for the Leech Lake Fish Sampling
Plan project This project is designed to provide pesticide use research and fish tissue analysis from
several lakes on the Leech Lake Reservation in EPA Region 5. The project supports a public interest
valuable to the Tribe and to EPA in that it will allow the Tribe to gain experience enabling it to advise
members and non-members of possible pesticide-related concerns with fish taken from the lakes and
potentially used as a major food source for both members and non-members. Additionally, the
project will enhance the Tribal pesticide usage data base arid provide accurate, up-to-date information
concerning the Reservation's environmental risk factors in the pesticide arena. This project supports
not only the Agency's emphasis on better pesticide usage data but also addressess issues of food
safety and environmental equity on the Leech Lake Reservation.
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
Since its inception in 1989, approximately $20 million has been awarded to 62 State, Tribal, and
regional organizations under EPA's multimedia pollution prevention grant program. In FY 93,
OPPT awarded a total of $489,735 to Tribal applicants under the PPIS program. This sum
represented over 10% of the total funds available under the PPIS program in FY93, which totaled
$4.5 million. The breakdown of these awards by EPA Region is as follows: Region 1: $13,565;
Region 6: $65,000; Region 9: $182,290; and Region 10: $228,880.
The projects supported by these grants included a comprehensive assessment of activities which
contribute to multi-media environmental pollution, including assessing community energy and water
usage patterns, and solid waste source reduction alternatives (Region 1, Passamaquoddy Tribe
Indian Township Reservation); and creation of a Pollution Prevention Resource Guide for use by the
nineteen Pueblos comprising the All Indian Pueblo Council (Region 6, All Indian Pueblo Council).
OPPT has been involved since the inception of the TRI program in providing training and access to
TRI information to states and tribes, and these activities continued in FY93. Specifically, during
FY93, OPPT provided information to tribes conccerning the types of information available on the
TRI, provided training to Tribal representatives in accessing TRI data, and provided staff support in
analysis of TRI emissions on or near Tribal lands.
In April, 1993, OPPT issued a report entitled "The Toxic Substances Control Act and a Toxics
Release Inventory Study for Tribal Lands in the Continental United States." This study includes a
summary of the TRI data for manufacturing facilities located on or within three kilometers of Tribal
lands. The TRI analysis in this report identifies 126 TRI facilities on Tribal lands and another 177
facilities located within three kilometers of Tribal borders. Releases and transfers for these 303
facilities totalled 34,577,597 pounds (0.6% of the U.S. total of 5.7 billion pounds). The geographic
distribution of facilities, and their releases shows that most are located in EPA's western Regions 6,
9, and 10.
Office of Compliance Monitoring
The Office of Compliance Monitoring organized the Regional OCM/OPP Work Group (ROOT) to
discuss methods improving the quality, coordination and organization of the tribal pesticide program.
The workgroup consists of members from Region 5-10, OGC, OE, OPP and OCM. The
Workgroup is currently discussing funding mechanisms for the program and has drafted a chapter
for tribal pesticide project officers to be inserted into the "FIFRA Project Officer's Manual."
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance
Office of Federal Activities
FY93 saw the enactment of the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992.
This Act created the EPA Indian General Assistance Program for tribes which replaces the Multi-
Media Assistance Program. The General Assistance Program is quite similar to the Multi-Media
Assistance Program. Regulations enacting the General Assistance program were published in
December 1993.
Office of Criminal Enforcement
The Office of Criminal Enforcement joined with the National Enforcement Training Institute, the
Office of Federal Activities, and the Office of Environmental Justice to sponsor a session of the
Tribal Environmental Investigations Training Program on the Tulalip Reservation in Washington
State. Approximately 25 tribal environmental and regulatory and law enforcement staff attended this
three and one-half day course which provides basic information on how tribes can determine that an
environmental crime may have been committed and work with EPA to investigate the alleged
infraction.
Office of Policy. Planning and Evaluation
The work of the Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation (OPPE) is to provide policy support to
the Administrator and Deputy Administrator and to run many of the management and evaluation
processes that keep the Agency functioning. OPPE also conducts demonstration projects and
research to promote effective environmental management. OPPE is working with Tribes in Region
5, 8, and 10 on projects that will enhance Tribal capacity to effectively manage Reservation
environments as well as improve the effectiveness of EPA's and other agencies' work with Tribes.
The first comparative risk project to ever look at Native Americans, the Wisconsin Tribes
Comparative Risk Project, found that Native Americans in Wisconsin face some different
environmental risks from those faced by the general population, mostly because of different types
and levels of exposure to environmental hazards. The Region 8 project will build on the
methodological innovations developed in the Wisconsin project.
Comparative risk projects review available data on environmental problems in a risk assessment
framework, then use consistent assumptions and criteria to evaluate each environmental problem in
terms of the human health, ecological, and economic and social damages they may pose. The
environmental problems are then ranked and the rankings and analysis are used to form decisions on
how to best address those problems.
The project analysis and ranking will be used to guide decision-making for addressing the
environmental problems most effectively. The findings are expected to be useful both to the Tribes
and to other Federal and state agencies in determining what the worst environmental risks that the
Tribes face are and the main causes for those risks. Tribes expect to work together with EPA and
other agencies to address the risks which are uncovered.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Policy. Planning and Evaluation
The OPPE Science Policy Staff is working under a cooperative agreement with the Columbia River
Inter-Tribal Fish Commission (CRITFC) which is representing its four member Tribes (the Yakima,
Umatilla, Nez Perce, and Warm Springs Tribes) to improve estimates of fish comsumption among
tribal members. The Commission has worked with the tribes to conduct a fish consumption survey
to establish a high-confidence estimate for fish consumption to examine the validity of the national
estimates currently used for risk assessments and establishment of water quality criteria and
standards. The rate of consumption is a critical factor in establishing potential exposure to dioxin
and other toxic effluents. While the consumption survey alone is not sufficient to estimate exposure,
this survey together with information on pollutants in fish and the effects on humans would allow
more accurate and complete exposure assessments. The Commission is expected to publish its study
in 1994.
Office of Environmental Justice
The Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) formed the "Equity Indian Study Group," comprised of
both Regional and Headquarters EPA staff to determine the environmental justice issues facing
American Indians and Alaska Native Villagers. The Study Group drafted a "position paper" to report
on its findings. Financially, the Environmental Justice Office provided funds to support: the
Agency's Environmental Science Scholarship program administered by the American Indian Science
and Engineering Society (AISES) for college students studying environmental science or related
fields; the Region 8 Tribal Comparative Risk Project; the Salish-Kootenai Tribal College
Environmental Science Degree Program Development Project; and the Tribal Environmental
Investigations Training Program. The Environmental Justice Office is developing a "Small Grants
Program" for FY94 to provide additional money for local environmental projects and outreach
efforts.
The Environmental Justice Office formed the "Equity Indian Study Group" to coordinate with EPA
Headquarters and Regional staff to. review the environmental justice issues facing American Indians
and Alaska Native Villagers. The Study Group drafted a "position paper" to report on its findings
and its recommendations for addressing the environmental justice concerns. The Study Group will
distribute the draft to tribes for comment before publication.
For FY 1994, the Environmental Justice Office hopes to have in place a new "Small Grants
Program" to provide additional money for local environmental projects and outreach efforts. These
funds will be made available to grass-roots, community, non-profit, and tribal organizations, tribal
governments, and educational institutions through advertized competition. The awards will be made
up to a maximum of $ 10,000.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Office of Communications. Education and Public Affairs
The Tribal Lands Environmental Science Scholarship Program created by EPA to increase the
number of American Indians who are educated in the environmental sciences and available to work
to improve the environmental protection of tribal lands. In colleges and universities nationwide,
junior/senior and graduate school students compete for these scholarships based on the following
factors:
o Grade point average (2.5 minunum)
o Knowledge of Indian Culture
o Commitment to environmental protection
o Character and leadership ability
o Level of study
o Work experience
Each annual scholarship is set at $4,000 per student. Efforts are made to retain scholarship awardees
on the program if they maintain their grade point average. This program was created in 1991 and has
grown in size each year through contributions from various offices throughout EPA. In FY93, there
were 33 scholarship recipients and $182,000 was spent on the program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
REGION I
Seven out of eight New England Tribes with a land base received Multi-Media/General Assistance
Program grants. In FY93, the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head, Mass., Mashantucket Pequot Tribe
of Ledyard, Conn., and the Narragansett Tribe of Charlestown, RI were awarded their first Multi-
Media/General Assistance Grant funds. The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township, Princeton,
ME also received an additional amount for their grant they received last year. The total sum allocated
to the New England Tribes in FY93 was $250,000.
The Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township received their first Tribal pollution prevention grant
this year. This grant was one of eight Tribal pollution prevention grants provided to Tribes across
the country. The Region is planning a seminar in FY94 for all of the Tribes to discuss pollution
prevention and further funding opportunities.
Additional media-specific technical assistance and grants v/ere provided to Tribes particularly by the
Water Management Division in the area of CWA 106 water quality management planning, non-point
source funding, wetlands funding and planning, safe drinking water sampling technical assistance,
groundwater planning and oversight and NPDES permit coordination.
Region I responded to a request by the National Indian Program to pilot the National Tribal
Environmental Assessment. The multi-media assessment was conducted in person with each of the
Tribal environmental programs and the data incorporated into the Regional Tribal Profiles. The
Tribes reviewed the draft Profiles and once finalized, they were distributed to the Tribes, EPA
Regional staff, and National Indian Program staff.
Region I completed phase one of the Tribal training program for Region I and State staff. Utilizing
funds obtained from the National Indian Program, the Region assembled Tribal data on New
England Tribal histories, legal and jurisdictional issues and environmental values and traditions.
Tribes requested information, suggestions for agenda topics, speakers and direct involvement in
providing the training. A draft training conference notebook and agenda was prepared and the
training will be provided in the Fall of 1994.
The Acting Regional Administrator, the Indian Program, Water Management Division, Office of
Regional Counsel and Environmental Review Office staff have provided technical assistance and
guidance to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe on the casino development project. The issues primarily
focused on wetlands and EIS/NEPA.
An Interagency workgroup was established by EPA and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and
chaired by the BIA to clarify Federal Agency roles and responsibilities and assist the Pequot Tribe in
a coordinated fashion. Additional EPA involvement in casino development projects is expected for
the Wampanoag, Narragansett, Mohegan and Passamaquoddy Pleasant Point Tribes in FY94.
REGION II
Region 2 awarded Indian multi-media assistance through cooperative agreements to three applicants:
the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT), the Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI), and the Oneida Indian
Nation. Each of these awards supports continued environmental capacity building activities.
Specifically, the workplans include development of environmental assessments, management plans,
and legal regulatory frameworks.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
Region 2 continued to provide technical assistance and program grant funds to grant applicants (i.e.,
three of the seven federally recognized Tribes located in New York have applied for EPA grants).
This included award of continuing grants to the SRMT of $50,000 under Section 105 Clean Air Act,
$47,204 under Section 106 of the Clean Water Act, and a $151,385 Superfund CORE grant. In
addition, the SNI's Indian Radon Pilot project was awarded second year funds in the amount of
$10,000. Continuing grants were awarded for the SRMT and SNI under the Safe Drinking Water
Act (SDWA) for inspections and testing of its public water supply system. First year grants were
also awarded: the Oneida Indian Nation was awarded $9,935 for environmental education; the
SRMT was awarded $63,000 wetlands grant and the SNI was awarded $48,315 under CWA
Section 104 for development of NPDES and sludge management capacity, as well as for training and
development of Treatment-as-a-State status.
The Region provided direct assistance in the evaluation of a landfill fire on the Tonawanda Band of
Senecas Reservation and negotiated an Inter-Agency Agreement with the Department of the Interior,
which provided funds to extinguish the fire and remediate the site. The Region continued to provide
direct assistance in support of the CERCLA/SARA removal action of 1500 drums at the Onondaga
Nation Drum Site, and responded to requests for assistance in spill response, discovery of
abandoned underground storage tanks and review of proposed facilities.
In support of the Region's proposed EPA/Indian leaders meeting and the development of a regional
Indian strategy, the Acting Regional Administrator established a Regional Indian Workgroup
(RIWG). Specifically, RIWG has prepared a draft strategy, draft issues paper and other background
information and will include the Indian tribes in arranging the meeting. Further, Tribal Profiles have
been developed based on existing regional information.
The Region provided input to the SRMT-produced Iroquois Environmental Newsletter, a publication
funded through the multi-media program.
REGION IV
A Region IV Water Management Division Native American Coordination Team was formed to
provide information and services to the tribes and to coordinate tribal water program needs with the
objectives and financial resources of the Region's water programs. The team acts as an advocate for
the Region IV tribes at the divisional, regional and national level in the area of water resources
management.
Region IV coordinated with Headquarters on conducting hearings for Regional solid waste
management plan for the Cherokee tribe and Swain and Jackson Counties in North Carolina; assisted
the Cherokee Tribe in determining spill investigations and testing requirements at the existing landfill
which is scheduled for closure; reviewed and made recommendations on a proposal submitted to the
Choctaw tribe by a consultant for testing and soil investigations for closure of their landfill; worked
with the Choctaw tribe to find a use for sawdust from the pallet fabrication plant; coordinated with
the five regional tribes to hold the first Regional solid waste meeting in Atlanta; and awarded solid
waste grants to the Cherokee Tribe of North Carolina and to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, in
Alabama.
Program money ($22,300) was reprogrammed into the multi-media account to assist the tribes in
Region IV in development of air regulations.
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REGIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
REGION V
Midwest Flood Relief Efforts: The Indian Environmental Liaisons and Region 5 planning staff
performed outreach activities to determine the extent of flood damage to reservations within the
Mississippi River Basin. They worked with Tribes, FEMA, and other organizations to address the
damage.
Region 5 developed and approved a Quality Assurance Program Plan (QAPP) for fish collection and
analysis and a Pesticide Cooperative Research Agreement with the Leech Lake Band of Minnesota
Chippewa. The QAPP presented many challanges as it was; the first time analysis for nitrogen-based
pesticide in fish tissue has been undertaken in a U.S. EPA cooperative agreement with a tribe in
Region 5.
Under the Pesticide Cooperative Agreement with the White Earth Band of Chippewa, a major
accomplishment was the adoption of the Tribal Pesticide Code by the Tribal Council on January 8,
1993. In addition, the first White Earth pesticide inspector received Federal inspection credentials in
the second quarter.
Region 5's Office of RCRA Regulatory Development Section continued to fund the Menominee
Tribe's efforts in preparing an authorization application as part of a National Pilot Project The Tribe
is seeking partial authorization for 40 CFR Parts 260, 261, 262, and 263. During FY93, the Tribe
submitted its draft authorization application for partial base authorization. Region 5 and
Headquarters conducted a concurrent review of the Tribe's application and forwarded EPA's
consolidated comments to the Tribe on March 9,1993. The Tribe is scheduled to submit its final
authorization application in FY94.
OCEPP staff, in coordination with EERC OSCs and TAT contract staff conducted three First
Responders-Awarness Level training sessions that focused on tribal needs. The White Earth
Reservation, Upper and Lower Sioux Reservations, and Bad River Reservation hosted the training
programs. Over the year, 86 students from 12 different reservations attended the training. Also
attending were representatives from BIA, Wisconsin Conservation Corps, and County emergency
planners, among others.
OCEPP also gave Title HI orientation at the Multi-Media Staff training and gave a presentation on the
Federal Response System for tribal conservation officers. A similar program was provided to the
Grand Portage Reservation and the Mille Lacs Reservation.
A Tribal/State/Local/Federal emergency planning work group has been established in Minnesota.
Quarterly meetings are held in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to address tribal all-hazard planning needs.
OCEPP staff participated in two of the meetings.
The Region 5 Air Division has supported the multi-media program with a contribution of $400,000.
Technical assistance was given to the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium in their development
of a national Indoor Air Quality training program aimed toward tribal health personnel. This
. program will be test-piloted with the Great Lakes Tribes. Region 5 assisted the Office of Air in the
preparation of an Indian Air Rulemaking conference.
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Through an Interagency Agreement with the United States Geological Survey, Region 5 is funding a
study designed to determine (1) the range of radon levels in aquifers beneath Wisconsin Indian
reservations and (2) the correlation between ground water and indoor air radon levels.
During FY93, Region 5 continued to administer "Indian Radon Pilot Project" grants to Great Lakes
Inter-Tribal Council for radon public information, problem assessment, and problem mitigation.
Region 5 tribes were invited to participate in the Lake Superior Bi-national program.
FY1993 was the third year of multi-media activity in Region 5. The Region now has multi-media
environmental programs established for all 29 reservations. This has been made possible by
coupling funding from the Congressional appropriation ($599,050) with the Region's own
reprogramming efforts ($510,000). One grant is beginning its fourth year of activity. Eight are now
beginning their third year. In FY 93, the Tribes have dramatically improved their capability to direct
and address their own environmental priorities.
As Lead Region for FY 93, Region 5 provided quarterly reports to Headquarters on Regional Indian
activities, served as focal point for Regional comments on TAS requirements, and the Indian Air
regulations. Region 5 also coordinated Regional input in the form of issue papers in Water, Waste,
and Air. These papers are meant to raise ongoing concerns relative to implementation and funding of
those programs.
The Region 5, Indian Environmental Liaison for Wisconsin, has completed a two-month detail to the
Office of Regional Operations/State & Local Relations in Headquarters. He worked on the
establishment of a tribal operations committee as an ongoing institutional mechanism to improve
direct government-to-government contact between tribal officials and the Administrator. He also
worked on the establishment of the tribal capacity task force.
On November 20,1992, the 11 Tribes in Wisconsin released "Tribes at Risk: The Wisconsin Tribes
Comparative Risk Project" jointly with Region 5. This completed the first phase of Region's joint
comparative risk project with the Tribes. Since then, Tribal environmental programs throughout the
Region have worked closely with Region 5 in the second phase, risk communication, to improve the
information on risks and to begin risk-based dialogues with other tribes, State and Federal agencies.
In May 1993, the 4-State Tribal Assembly (Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin) conducted
an Environmental Summit. The Tribes used the summit to call all Federal agencies with
environmental programs together in an inter-agency effort for the coordination and implementation of
those programs. Extensive follow-up meetings are occurring under the direction of the Tribal
environnmental programs. These meetings have been developing, in close cooperation with
Regional representatives of the Federal agencies, recommendations and solutions media by media for
environmental problems on reservations. At the request of the Tribes, Region 5 has been closely
involved in these meetings. Tribes are using their improving environmental expertise and
infrastructure to revise priorities.
In August and September 1993, three Region 5 facilitators presented the training module "Principles
of Environmental Assessment" This training was hosted by the Bad River Tribe and representatives
from the Lac du Flambeau, Forest County Potawatomi and Mole Lake attended. The training was
based on a module developed by Region 3 for International Activities. It provided a basic
introduction to the environmental assessment process. The Tribal representatives in attendance were
pleased with the materials and sharing of information.
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REGION VI
In FY93, Region 6 Superfund awarded $1.6 million to its Indian-lead pre-remedial Superfund
programs through Cooperative Agreements and Support Agency Cooperative Agreements.
Benefiting 55 Region 6 Tribal Governments [Inter-Tribal Environmental Council of Oklahoma
(ITEC); All Indian Pueblo Council of MM; and the Navajo Nation], this funding was utilized for the
development and administration of the Indian-lead programs as well as the submittal of high-quatity
site investigation reports. In addition, the Region's and ITEC's FY93 goal of adding 2 Tribal
Governments to the Consortium was exceeded by 10, bringing ITEC membership to 32 Oklahoma
Tribes.
Wall Colmonoy Corporation is a small quantity generator located on the Isleta Pueblo Indian
Reservation in New Mexico. The Pueblo Office of Environmental Protection approached EPA
and identified this site as a serious local problem. Based on EPA sampling results chromium and
nickel were found in significant concentrations. The Pueblo of Isleta expressed its concern
with the initial sampling results and stated that it would take the lead in the removal action. EPA
agreed with the Pueblo and provided technical, legal, and enforcement support. As a result of this
assistance an agreement between the facility and the Pueblo was signed on April 15, 1993, for the
facility to conduct the removal. The time-critical removal action was initiated by the Wall Colmonoy
Corporation on April 19,1993.
The Solid Waste Section, in conjunction with Headquarters conducted a 2-day seminar on the Part
258 Landfill Regulations and the effect of these regulations on Tribal governments. One session was
in Oklahoma City and was attended by approximately 50 Tribal representatives. The second session
was in Albuquerque where approximately 120 Tribal representatives attended.
The RCRA Permits Branch typically receives a couple of inquiries each year on the requirements to
start a hazardous waste treatment/storage/disposal facility on Indian lands. Usually after discussing
the technical and legal requirements, financial backing needed, and role of the State agency (even
though they will be receiving their permit from EPA, the State still has requirements that must be met
off the Indian land), the applicant does not follow through with their application.
Provided and advised the Isleta Pueblo on substance content and procedural adequacy of Pueblo
water quality standard adoption, resulting in first approval in the Region of a tribe's Water Quality
Standard.
Gave extensive advice and legal aid to a tribe, resulting in adoption by the tribe of a comprehensive
(all media) environmental code.
Region 6 established an underground storage tank program for the All Indian Pueblo Council of
New Mexico consortium.
This year the Underground Injection Control Direct Implementation Program on Indian lands
presented its second annual Environmental Excellence Awards Ceremony. The ceremony was held
on Osage Tribal land; the two 1993 winners were Beckham and Butler Production Company and
Hyperion Energy L.P.
May 1993, the UIC-DI Regional and Field Office Staff conducted an Operator Seminar for Other
Indian Lands in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The Seminar was designed to inform operators of Class
n and V injection well regulations and requirements.
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Region 6 has the largest concentration of Native American population of any Region (37 percent of
the Nation's total). The Region has within its boundaries 68 Federally-recognized sovereign tribal
governments whose combined jurisdictions extend over 40 percent of all Indian land in the United
States. The extent and diversity of this presence has led the Region to actively encourage and assist
in the development of tribal environmental consortia which have positively impacted the use of
extremely limited resources. This approach is seen as contributing to: (1) The development of a
more equitable system for UST program implementation on Indian lands; (2) contributing to the
development of effective working relationships with tribal governments as primary parties for setting
standards, making environmental policy decisions and, where legal and appropriate, managing
environmental programs for consortium participants. This activity, begun in 1992, has continued
into FY93 with the establishment, and support of an additional, state-wide tribal consortium serving
31 sovereign tribes in the State of Oklahoma. A total of 51 tribal governments are now involved in 2
Regional consortia. EPA support has included to provision of a Senior Environmental Employee
(SEE) to serve as an initial on-site contact for tribal governments in all Underground Storage Tank
matters. A major accomplishment in FY93 was the completion of a total inventory of all tanks on
New Mexico Indian lands, as well as the drafting of Underground Storage Tank Regulations for
consideration of all member governments.
August 1993, the UIC-DI Section conducted a series of Class V outreach workshops. These
workshops were targeted for Tribes within the State of New Mexico. The Eight Northern Pueblo,
the Jicarilla Apache and the Southern Pueblo tribes participated in the workshops. Field activities
were also conducted for the purpose of identifying any possible Class V wells.
During FY93 the Public Water Supply Program has worked with the Apache and Pueblos in New
Mexico to begin implementation of the Lead/Copper Rule. The monitoring protocol required by the
Lead/Copper Rule is much more prescriptive than other Drinking Water samples; therefore, Tribal
Water Operators need extra assistance in correctly obtaining these samples.
During FY93, the Region 6 Water Management Division's Permit Branch developed an
implementation plan to use when applying the Pueblo of Isleta Water Quality Standards in NPDES
permits. The Region anticipates using the Isleta1 s implementation plan as a model for developing
implementation plans for other tribal water quality standards as they are approved by EPA.
Region 6 Office of Ground Water and the Ground Water Protection Division, in a cooperative effort,
developed a wellhead protection program for the Zuni Tribe, Zuni, New Mexico. Region 6
employees and a representative from Headquarters presented a two day wellhead protection training
seminar to the Tribal Counsel and members of the Tribe's water department. The training advised
the Tribe in the components of a wellhead protection program and prepared them to participate in a
contaminant source inventory conducted the following day. The Zuni case study was presented at
the National Wellhead and Aquifer Protection Seminar in Coeur 'd Alene, Idaho in March.
Region 6 has held several Water Quality Standards workshops in New Mexico. Eighteen of the
twenty-one Pueblo and Apache Tribes in New Mexico have participated in one or both of the
workshops. The first workshop was held in October 1992 at which Region 6 gave an overview of
the water quality standards program and the NPDES permitting program. Other topics included
implementation of the Endangered Species Act in the water quality standards program and legal
issues regarding the treatment as a State process. Representatives from the Pueblo of Isleta and the
Pueblo of Sandia gave their views on the water quality standards process. Technical meetings were
also held in February 1993 with the Indian tribes in New Mexico to discuss the technical basis of the
development of water quality criteria. Representatives from thirteen Tribes and several agencies
including the All Indian Pueblo Council, the Eight Northern Indian Pueblos Council, the Bureau of
Indian Affairs and Northern New Mexico Community College participated.
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Three Tribes in Region 6 were approved this year to administer the Water Quality Standards
Program. This Pueblo of Isleta, the Pueblo of Sandia and the Pueblo of San Juan are now eligible to
develop, review and revise WQS for all surface waters within their reservations.
REGION VII
Region 7 entered into five new Multi-media Assistance Agreements during FY93 with the
Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Sac & Fox Tribe of the; Mississippi in Iowa, Kickapoo Tribe of
Kansas, Santee Sioux Tribe of Nebraska and the Potawatomi Tribe of Kansas. Also during FY 93
progress was made towards forming a consortium between Tribes for the 1994 General Assistance
Agreements. By finalizing the consortium agreements all of the recognized Tribes with land
holdings in Region 7 would be part of the Multi-media/General Assistance program.
Region 7 media specific programs have also been very active during FY 93. Pesticide Certification
and Enforcement grants with the Winnebago, Santee Sioux and Omaha Tribes have been established
and continue to make progress. Water Quality Planning and Management grants with the Kickapoo,
Winnebago and Omaho Tribes have been established, as well as, a Ground Water Monitoring grant
with the Winnebago Tribe. Region 7 has also entered into two new Wetland Protection grants with
the Santee Sioux and Kickapoo Tribes.
REGION VIII
Region 8's Office of Water (SWDAA/PWSS) co-chaired with Region 9 the newly organized
National PWS-DI Indian Network which met to begin work on implementation and enforcement
guidance and coordinate training and other activities. A grant with the Native American Water
Association developed a training program to target problemmatic water utilities and produce complete
utility assessments. Region 8 worked with the Tribes and the States of North Dakota and South
Dakota on tribal jurisdictional issues. Standing Rock Sioux submitted a draft SDWA ordinance.
The Office of Water's Montana Office has intensified EPA efforts on all seven Montana Indian
Reservations. The number of grants under the Clean Water Act has increased from two in 1991 to
eleven in 1993. The Montana Office has taken the lead within EPA on four tribal applications for
treatment as a state under the Clean Water Act.
The Office of Water's Ground Water Programs worked with the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine
Ridge Reservation and conducted a Wellhead Protection (SHP) Program Demonstration. The Tribal
Water Resources Department (WRD) continued development of the Program through July 1993.
Work completed includes: delineation of wellhead protection areas (WHPAs) for all public water
supply wells, development of a community profile (which includes identification of potential sources
of ground water contamination) for all towns, and drafting of a WHP code to provide protection of
WHPAs. The code will be finalized and put before the Tribal Council.
The Office of Air, Radiation and Toxic Substances: EPA Region 8 funds five separate Tribal
Pesticide Enforcement Programs. Cheyenne River Sioux Program stands out as particularly active
and effective. The program has routinely met or exceeded work output projections. The program is
also involved in forming programs in Pesticides in Ground Water, Endangered Species and Pesticide
Worker Protection.
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response - Hazardous Waste Branch: Branch participated in
the Turtle Mountain Manufacturing Co., Multi-media inspection. Branch responded to a RCRA
citizen's complaint concerning alleged contamination of a. private water well and the Turtle Mountain
landfill.
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Office of Air, Radiation and Toxics - Air Programs: EPA/Tribal Annual Conference held in Denver.
The conference included representatives from Northern Arizona University's Native American
Program to discuss the draft CAA regulation, promoted partnerships between NAU and Institute for
Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP). Nine tribal air programs were represented. Region 8
Air Program provided contractor support to tribes in emission inventory training and development.
Tribes in Region 8 are currently completing emission inventories of their reservations to help
themselves and EPA in future planning and in identifying potential problem areas.
Office of Policy and Management - Grants Management: Provided grants management training to
tribal administrative and technical staff; conducted a Management Assistance program review at
Rosebud Sioux Tribe, South Dakota; participated in an outreach effort to retain tribal participation in
training provided by National Association of Minority Contractors; managed grant activity for nine
EPA programs; administered awards to 19 tribes.
Office of Policy and Management - Policy Office: Successfully included a tribal component in three
pollution prevention incentives for state grants awarded to CO, UT and MT; participated in
development of a pollution prevention project with Devils Lake Sioux Tribe.
REGION IX
Region 9 completed the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona training course given to Tribal
representatives to participate in the Radon Measurement Proficiency Program.
Region 9 provided contractor support for a hazards, vulnerability and risk analyses of the Navajo
Nation, including transportation cooridors and a worst case scenario. This will be a supplement to
the Regional Response Team (RRT) area plan. Copy will be given to Navajo Emergency
Management Department (NEMD) to be incorporated into the Navajo Chemical Emergency Plan,
when developed.
Region 9 initiated contractor support for a hazards, vulnerability, risk analyses including
transportation and worst case scenario of the Hopi Reservation. This will be an adjunct to the
Navajo Nation hazards analysis. A copy will be given to the Hopi Nation to be incorporated into
their Chemical Emergency Plan, when developed.
Region 9's Solid Waste Section conducted two solid waste workshops for the Region's Tribes and
federal agencies, one also in Redding, CA and the other one was in San Diego, California. Over 150
tribal and federal agency representatives attended the two workshops. Solid waste management
experiences were shared by a panel of tribal representatives and a panel of federal representatives.
Information regarding EPA's solid waste and hazardous waste regulations was also presented.
Workshop evaluations were very positive.
In August 1993, the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona (ITCA) hosted a training session on ground
water protection.
Region 9's Solid Waste Section initiated a Solid Waste Workgroup with other Region 9 federal
agencies (EHS, BIA) and tribal coalitions (ITCA, ITCN) to discuss federal solid waste management
efforts and cooperation on Indian lands. The first meeting of the workgroup was held in Phoenix,
Arizona in September. We hope the workgroup will continue to be a useful forum for sharing
information and coordinating federal efforts on solid waste management on Indian lands.
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The Solid Waste Section provided solid waste technical assistance to many tribes and federal
agencies in Region 9. Assistance focused on 7 tribal recipients of multi-media grants incorporating
solid waste management, the Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona (and the 8 tribes receiving funding
under the ITCA solid waste multi-media grant), the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada, and the Region 9
tribes with commercial landfills.
A TSCA asbestos AHERA cooperative agreement for FY93 was awarded to the Navajo Community
College (NCC) to assist NCC in becoming an accredited AHERA training course provider. AHERA
training courses will be integrated into a two-year Environmental Science degree program developed
and adopted at NCC.
REGION X
The Ketchikan Pulp Corporation who operates the hemlock sawmill on the Metlakatla Reservation
were found to be in violation of the PSD air permit requirements. The company shut down the
offensive unit and plans to install a wood-waste boiler to reduce the sawdust piles. The tribe was
informed of the enforcement action which will result in a considerable reduction in emissions to the
airshed.
TheCoeur D'Alene Tribe was awarded $12,000 during the last quarter of FY93 to begin developing
a FIFRA pesticide enforcement program.
Region 10 hired an Enforcement Manager to began reviewing existing state, tribal and EPA
programs.
The Region 10 Puyallup Tribe Land Settlement Team has shown outstanding leadership in strategic
implementation of one of the most important components of the federal Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Land Claims Settlement Act of 1989 (25 U..S.C. 1773). The Settlement Act required the expedite
cleanup and transfer of 216 acres of industrial property from the Port of Tacoma, Washington, to the
United States to be held in trust for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians. Region 10's creative
contributions led to response actions that achieved the goals of the Land Settlement, received the full
support of local, state, and federal agencies, and met the economic development needs of the Tribe.
In the process of investigating and cleaning up the properties, the Team helped to effectuate EPA's
National Indian Policy by working with the Tribe on a government-to-government basis, and by
providing technical and financial assistance that helped the Tribe to build its capacity to regulate the
reservation environment.
Region's 10 Water Quality Certifications for projects on reservations included coordination with the
Colville Tribe on boat ramp construction along Lake Roosevelt in areas with possible sediment
contamination (sediment characterization required). The Water Quality Certification for the marina
project on the Makah reservation included reuse of the Interstate pontoons.
Provided coordination through the PSDDA program with the Lummi Tribe on use of the Bellingham
Bay open-water dredged material disposal site.
Region 10 continues to inspect and sample underground injection wells (UIC) on Indian lands that
have been identified as potentially threatening ground water quality as funding allows. Enforcement
actions follow as warranted. In FY93 five injection wells are to be inspected and sampled on the
Yakima Indian Reservation at the request and cooperation with the Yakima Indian Nation
Environmental Protection Program.
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For four consecutive years, Region 10 co-sponsored with the Portland Area Indian Health Service
(EHS) a multi-faceted training program for tribal water operators and tribal water program managers.
The workshops conducted were: EPA's PWSS, UIC and WHP Programs for both tribal water
operators and tribal water program managers. In addition, circuit riders provided technical assistance
on site to tribal water operators and educate tribal staff regarding EPA's new drinking water
regulations, and also assisted the apprentice program. The program has been particularly productive
and well-received by the participating tribes.
Region 10 assisted the tribes to comply with requirements of EPA's Phase II Rule (PWSS) and
provided the requisite information to make informed determinations on waiver applications. Region
10 developed a work assignment and, with the assistance of an EPA contractor developed an
analytical model and is in the process of doing a vulnerability assessment of each EPA-regulated
tribal drinking water system in Region 10 for Phase n contaminants. The goal is to permit EPA to
make waiver decisions, as well as to help the tribes to develop their own wellhead protection
programs.
Region 10's Air Programs Branch, Environmental Services Division and the Office of Regional
Counsel assisted the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe to develop a Tribal Implementation Plan (TIP) for the
portions of the Bannock-Power PM-10 Non-Attainment Area (NAA) that lies within the exterior
boundaries of the reservation. The Shoshone-Bannock tribe participated jointly with IDEQ and EPA
to develop a comprehensive plan to address the problem and develop strategies designed to bring the
area within the PM-10 standard. Development of the plan has been a successful collaborative effort
between tribal, state IDEQ and EPA staffs. Region 10 EPA also assisted the Shosone-Bannock
Tribe in providing technical and legal assistance in the rules development process of the Clean Air
Act.
Coeur D'Alene Basin Project: The Coeur D'Alene Restoration Project is a model of how Region
10's Strategic Plan can be implemented. The geographic initiative addresses all of the five strategic
directions. Region 10 is approaching the area's needs with a geographic/multi-media outlook. The
program covers the entire river basin, including the lakes and streams of the St. Joe, St. Maries,
Spokane and Coeur D'Alene Rivers. A holistic, integrated solution is sought to address all the area's
problems, from dangerous levels of poisonous metals, to eutrophication of waterways, soil erosion
and fish and wildlife habitat loss.
Outreach and Education is used to expand environmental knowledge and sensitivity of internal and
external EPA customers. Internally, both the Hazardous Waste and the Water divisions are sharing
tasks and information. Externally, the agency is coordinating efforts with the Idaho Department of
Environmental Quality, the Coeur D'Alene tribe, industries, and a Citizens Advisory Committee.
The outreach program has been promoting the solid waste planning process by outlining the process
and comparing this with the actual solid waste practices in current use on the reservations.
The tribal staff people have been made aware of the benefits of becoming involved with the Solid
Waste Network. The tribes have been given copies of the "Guide to Initiating Solid Waste Planning
on Indian Lands."
The Skokomish tribe recently initiated a rather creative recycling and composting program on their
reservation. The Solid Waste Tribal Outreach Program has at least been one of the influential
elements which have helped initiate of this program.
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Every effort is made to involve the public, with information presentation and Pollution Prevention
Programs. Although most of the pollution in the area is historical, farmers are being taught methods
of erosion reduction, and boating associations are stressing environmentally friendly boating. A
significant difference in the way this project is handled from past efforts is the emphasis on
"Compliance and Rethinking the Environment Mix. " Instead of approaching violations separately,
they are trying to promote voluntary compliance, Region 10 is promoting voluntary compliance and
reaching beyond traditional EPA methods and boundaries, to involve all stakeholder early in the
initial planning effort. Each responsible party is encouraged to develop investigations and solutions
that work for them, meet the goals of the project and comply with the current regulations. The
Region provides technical support to other federal agencies and to the tribes. In addition, the Region
provides oversight and assistance, and grant money for demonstration projects and other cleanup
programs.
As the Subtitle D, Parts 257 and 258, education process began it soon became evident that virtually
all of these reservations had a problem with widespread illegal dumping. Most reservation staff
expressed frustration with their efforts to effectively regulate illegal dumping. The problem was
discussed with tribal staff people, and several tribes expressed a desire to have a generic model from
which to pattern their new or revised solid waste ordinances. All of this resulted in the execution of
a contract for the preparation of a Model Solid Waste Ordinance.
Because of the often remote rural locations, unwanted refrigerators, freezers, and air conditioning
units are frequently discarded on Indian reservations. Recovery of the freon from these appliances is
so difficult that it is often not done. The Solid Waste Tribal Outreach Program has researched
practical technologies for freon reclamation and is making this information available to tribes.
Participated on a panel to discuss the "Used Oil Management Standards" and used oil tribal concerns
at the Region 10 Tribal Environmental Conference, September 1993 held at the Tulalip Reservation.
Region 10 Water Quality Standards (WQS) program has been actively engaged in providing technical
assistance to tribes in developing WQS for reservation waters. Many tribes were able to participate
in the two sessions of the WQS Academy that were held in Seattle during FY93. Region 10 has
worked with the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission to provide technical guidance to
Washington tribes and was worked individually with nine tribes in Washington and Idaho who are
currently drafting standards. Two applications for Treatment-as-a-State for WQS and 401 Water
Quality Certification programs Were received and are undergoing review.
The Chugachmiut organization, representing the Prince William Sound Region Native Villages of
Alaska, will develop a household hazardous waste program. This program will train two residents
in each of four villages in the identification and collection of household hazardous wastes. Each
village will also construct a holding area for the wastes until they can be transported via boat to their
final destination. Chugachmiut will also develop a plan to transport wastes in the most cost effective
way and to observe all appropriate regulations.
The Akiachak Native Village has been awarded a Solid Waste Program competitive grant to translate
the Trash Management Guide into Yupik. The guide deals with all aspects of solid waste
management planning as it pertains to Native Villages. 'There are over 80 villages in western Alaska
with Yupik-speaking peoples.
Region 10 Tribal Newletter published monthly with a distribution of approximately 200 copies.
Region 10 attended a one week "Annual Indian Education Symposium." Made presentations and
staffed an EPA booth.
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Region 10 secured $20,000 in funding from, the Fish Contamination Section of the Office of Science
and Technology and issued a grant to the Tulalip Tribe to study tribal fish consumption rates and
patterns. A survey is being developed to assess the fish consumption rates and patterns for two
Puget Sounds tribes: the Tulalip Tribe in central Puget Sound, and the Squaxin Island Tribe in
southern Puget Sound. The approach being developed for the study, as well as the study results,
will be of value to other tribes in the Northwest. Academic experts and staff from the Washington
Ecology and Health Departments and Indian Health Service are members with EPA's Technical
Advisory Panel to guide the study design and assure the quality of the results.
The Solid Waste Network (SWN) is a multi-agency technical assistance team coordinated by EPA
Region 10. Team members include the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service, Department
of Housing and Urban Development and EPA. The Nework offers Tribes technical assistance with
the challenging solid waste issues they face on their lands. In May 1993, Region 10's Regional
Administrator presented the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation with a certificate
of appreciation for their contribution as a demonstration project for the Network. The Umatillas
worked in concert with SWN team members to develop a reservation-wide solid waste plan which
analyzed various landfill alternatives according to priorities set by the Umatilla Tribal Council. The
Network has begun work with the Spokane and Makah Indian Tribes.
On September 13-15,1993, Region 10 hosted an EPA Environmental Conference for Indian Tribes
at the Tulalip Inn, Tulalip Indian Reservation. The purpose of the conference was to open dialogue
between tribal and EPA technical staff across areas of mutual concern. Topics discussed were:
water, air, watershed management, solid waste and used/waste oil issues to regional planning,
effective grant writing and management and opportunities within the EPA Office of Small and
Disadvantaged Business Utilization.
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THE OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
The Clean Air Act authorizes a nationwide program of planning, regulation, enforcement and
research for the control of air polllution. EPA is responsible for setting national standards and
emission limits, conducting research to strengthen the scientific basis for pollution control, and
providing technical and financial support to state, tribal and local air pollution control agencies.
These agencies have the primary responsibility for the control and prevention of air pollution.
The EPA strategy to meet the requirements of the Clean Air Act in the 1990s focuses on five major
program goals. They are:
* Reduce the risk of exposure to air toxics.
* Achieve National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
* Develop and support programs that maintain improvements in air quality.
* Determine the policy alternatives and strategy options available to address emerging
issues.
* Increase the capacity and improve the effectiveness of state, tribal and local air quality
agencies.
The national mandate to protect public health and the environment from the adverse effects of
radiation is derived from the Clean Air Act, as well as from several other statutes. In addition, there
are two major program objectives under the radiation program. They are:
* Reduce the risk of exposure to unhealthful levels of radiation.
* Maintain comprehensive surveillance and effective emergency response capabilities.
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 8
$50.0
$22.3
$16.6
$26.2
$200.0
$470.0
0.25
0.1
0.75
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.60
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.025
0.025
.35
.05
.75
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
D/[
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
CAA Section 105 grant for air quality monitoring
(approval pending) for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT);
administered SRMT's FY92 105 grants.
Section 105 funds were transferred into multi-media grants to
encourage tribes to develop air regulations.
Technical assistance and guidance to the Region 5 Indian
Program Coordinator for air-grant related issues.
Assisted Bad River Band in their preparation for Class I PM 10
Redesignation.
Assisted Grant Portage Reservation in preparing Indoor Air
Quality grant. IAQ and Environmental Tobacco Smoke
educational materials were developed and disseminated.
Worked with NAU to coordinate CAA Indian Air Rulemaking
Conference in Chicago.
Provided information to tribes regarding EPA Air programs,
including reservation visits.
Assisted Midwest Universities Radon Consortium with
development of national Indoor Air training.
Interagency agreement with U.S. Geological Survey for study of
"Radon Concentrations in Groundwater in the Vicinity of
Wisconsin Indian Reservations."
"Indian Radon Pilot Project" (IRPP) grant to Great Lakes Inter-
Tribal Council. (Year 2)
Continued administration of the Indian Radon Pilot Project
grant to Great Lakes Inter-Tribal Council. (Year 3)
Reprogrammed Radon funds into multi-media account
Reviewed and provided input to multi-media progress reports,
work plans and Regional Workgroup efforts.
SO2 Air Monitoring QAPP to the Lac Du Flambeau Chippewa
Tribe.
Conducted CAA Negative Pressure Assessment QAPP for
Minnesota Inter-Tribal Council..
Provided grants to nine tribes (Three Affiliated Tribes, Oglala
Sioux Tribe, Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Blackfeet Tribe, Fort Peck
Tribes, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Northern
Cheyenne Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Southern Ute
Indian Tribe) to perform ambient air monitoring, to complete
emissions inventories, air quality climatology, and developed air
codes and regulations for each reservation.
Acted as sub-lead region for the development of the CAA Indian
Rule. Included conference calls, meetings, and development of
draft materials.
Worked closely with tribes in their development of air quality
programs. Monitored progress and implemented new program
method to assess present and future air quality needs, and
program improvements.
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
$35.0
$42.0
$75.0
$30.0
$28.5
$157.0
.05
.03
.10
.4
.25
.15
.10
0.06
.4
.1
.20
.01
.02
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Managed LOE contract to assist/train four tribal (Rosebud
Sioux Tribe, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Ute Tribe, and Southern Ute
Indian Triec) program in the development of emissions
inventories.
Reviewed multi-media grant applications and workplans for
tribal programs and recommended air activities for initial air
program development.
Managed contract to provide technical assistance to Montana
tribes (Blackfeet, Confederated Salish & Kootenai, Fort Peck,
and Northern Cheyenne) in monitoring activities.
Provided technical support to tribes in monitoring related
activities. Visited monitoring sites and performed assessments
and site audits to (Three Affiliated Tribes, Oglala Sioux Tribe,
Rosebud Sioux Tribe, Blackfeet Tribe, Fort Peck Tribes,
Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, Northern Cheyenne
Tribe, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and Southern Ute Indian
Tribe).. Assisted tribes in submitting data to AIRS.
Supplemental award to the Navajo Nation to continue with the
requirements of the FY 92 grant for the period 6/30/93 to
9/30/93.
PSD Applicability Determination for La Posta Recycling
Center.
NSR Nonattainment Permit, Campo landfill.
Navajo FIPs at Four Corners Power Plant and Navajo
Generating Station, both program and ORC involvement.
Preparation of Tribal Air Quality Implementation Plan for the
Shoshone-Bannock.
Continued funding of an Air Quality inspection for the
Puvallup Tribe.
Awarded Sec. 306 grant to the Nez Perce Tribe for Radon
Abatement mitigation.
Awarded Shoshone-Bannock Tribe grant funds to support air
program to develop Tribal Air Regulations. Grantee is in PM-
10 non-attainment area.
Provided oversight for Puyallup Tribe air program grant
Attended public hearing for tribal air quality program
regulations.
Presented paper on tribal issues panel at PNWIS/AWMA annual
conference (also designed conference logo). Organized
tribal/local air quality issues panel for EPA Tribal
Environmental Conference.
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OFFICE OF ATR AND RADIATION
OFFICE
EXP.
(S 1.000')
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
HQ
$428.0
$10.0
3.5
0.2
0.2
0.3
0.8
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Core Indian Air Rule Workgroup held 5 Tribal outreach
meetings and drafted air rule.
OAR held Regional competition and awarded eight grants to
Tribes for risk-based AQ assessment grants.
OAR Acting Assistant Administrator and President of Northern
Arizona University sign Memorandum of Understanding.
OAR Cooperative Agreement with Northern Arizona University
for development of an Indian Training Program and Outreach.
OAR supported two graduate students on Grand Canyon
visibility and feasibility study of Geographic Information
systems (GIS) for Tribal Air programs.
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OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
OFFTPF
EXP.
0001
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
legion 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 8
Region 9
HQ
$10.0
$200.0
$31.0
$14.0
$24.0
$37.0
$43.0
$47.0
$18.0
$35.0
$26.0
*
.1
0.0
0.20
0.1
0.03
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.2
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Continued to provide administrative support to the Penobscot
Nation (Old Town, ME) and the Passamaguoddy Nation
(Princeton, ME). The Penobscot nation continues to take a lead
in outreach, testing, and mitigation.
While no additional funds have been awarded (original funding
was as follows: Passamaquoddy Nation of Perry, ME. FY90:
Penobscot Nation. FY91: Passamaquoddy Nation of Old Town,
ME. ) The Region has worked with HQs to encourage future
applications foir grant funds from the aforementioned Nations.
Awarded Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI) Radon Pilot Project for
training. Administered SNI's FY92 Radon grant for
mitigation.
Answered inquiries and reviewed potential projects.
Reprogrammed Radon funds to 22 tribes into multi-media
account. Reviewed and provided input to multi-media progress
reports, work plans and Regional Workgroup efforts.
Provided testing for radon in homes, schools, public buildings
and davcare centers for the Blackfeet Tribe.
Provided radon testing and outreach mitigation of demonstration
homes in low income households for Southern Ute.
Three Affiliated Tribes - outreach, testing, survey and map
production.
Rosebud Sioux Tribe - outreach for radon testing and mitigation
training.
Crow Creek Sioux - training, outreach mitigation of
demonstration homes for radon.
Cheyenne River Sioux - Conduct surveys, analysis, testing and
outreach.
Chippewa Cree - testing, training, outreach data base collection
and analysis.
Radon grant to Inter Tribal Council of Arizona to provide radon
education and testing for Arizona Tribes.
Radon grant to Hopi Tribe to assess radon levels on reservation.
Radon grant to Navajo Nation to provide radon outreach and
mitigation training to tribal representatives.
ORI in consultation with Regions made 12 separate grants for
Radon assessment and mitigation to seven tribes, (listed above)
* The distribution of the Radon grants is displayed in Regional reports.
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THE OFFICE OF WATER
The Office of Water is the national leader in water quality, drinking water and aquatic resource
protection. The Office defines the goals and standards for what needs to be done to restore, protect
and enhance the quality of water and water dependent resources. It ensures development and
implementation of a system for measuring progress, fosters a public conservation and protection
ethic, and obtains support for other institutions of government to achieve these goals and standards.
The Office continues to administer its programs and promulgate regulations in a way which enables
Tribes to take a leadership role in their own environmental management In most cases, this leads to
Tribes determining for themselves whether or not to seek federal authorization of tribal water
programs. The Office of Water strives to provide Tribes with the opportunity to make this choice.
This basic statutory authorities for the Office of Water include the Clean Water Act and the Safe
Drinking Act. These authorities require that EPA work together with Tribal, State and local
governments to reduce pollution of surface waters, to prevent contamination of ground water, and to
maintain the purity of drinking water.
The Office of Water fulfills the requirements of the Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act by
creating partnerships with Tribal governments to establish programs in the following areas: nonpoint
source pollution, wetlands protection, clean lakes, wastewater discharge permits, near coastal
waters, water quality standards, public water supply systems, underground injection control
programs, sole source aquifer demonstration, and wellhead protection programs.
To implement EPA's Ground Water Protection Strategy, EPA is working States and Indian Tribes to
develop Comprehensive State Ground Water Protection Programs (CSGWPPs) as well as State
Management Plans (for pesticide use). The goal of EPA's Ground Water Protection Strategy is to
prevent adverse effects to human health and the environment, and to protect the environmental
integrity of the nation's ground water resources. In determining appropriate prevention and
protection strategies, EPA will consider the use and vulnerability of the resources as well as social
and economic values.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
$1.8
$40.0
$18.1
$55.9
$50.0
$63.0
$47.4
$48.4
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
.30
.10
.30
.04
.04
0.10
0.10
0.4
.05
F/A
F/A
T./A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
104(b)(3) award to the Narragansett Indian Tribe to increase
Tribal expertise in NPDES and sludge management and pollution
prevention.
Provided funding to Narragansett Tribe under Sec. 106 to perform
surface water quality monitoring ground water quality/quantity
analysis, expanded water quality testing, and data input into GIS
system.
Provided funding to Narragansett Tribe under 104(b)(3) to
develop standards for sludge management permitting process,
train staff in pollution control technology, establish
communication/educational program in the areas of legal,
technical, permit reguirements and risk related to NPDES/sludge
management.
Provided funding to Passamaquoddy Tribe under 104(b)(3) to
evaluate and delineate Tribal wetlands. Data from this project
will provide the basis for the establishment of a Wetlands
Conservation & Protection Plan, as well as Tribal Wetland rule
and regulations.
Provided funding to Penobscot Indian Nation under 104(b)(3) to
perform a functional assessment of Tribal wetlands. Wetlands
data will be added to the Tribe's GIS system.
Coordination of NEP A/environmental issues with BIA and
Mashantucket Pequot Tribe related to Foxwoods Casino project
Provided technical assistance, review of consultant work,
coordination with State, enforcement activities coordination with
Corps of Engineers.
Water Management Division provided oversight of CWA 106
grants to Tribes, general guidance on water quality standards,
FERC. Clean Lakes issues.
Provided guidance and technical assistance to Regional Tribes
regarding Sec. 106 and 104(b)(3) water quality funding, and other
CWA programs,.
Provided guidance and technical assistance to Region 1 Tribes
regarding Sec. lM(b)(3) wetlands funding and wetlands program
development.
Provided technical assistance to Region 1 Tribes on NPDES
Permit Program and Sludge Management program.
Coordinated review of three Section 401 water quality
certifications for the Seneca Nation of Indians' road repair (bridge
work and replacement of culvert).
CWA Section 104 grant for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe's wetlands
conservation plan (pending award).
CWA Section 106 continuing grant funds awarded to the St.
Regis Mohawk Tribe for water pollution control program.
Reviewed proposals received for CWA Section 104 grants.
Provided assistance to Seneca Nation of Indians to prepare an
application for a CWA Section 104 grant for development of
NPDES and sludge management, training, and development
treatment-as-a-state status.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFHCE
EXP.
(Sl.OOO)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 4
Region 5
$65.0
$61.6
$50.0
$66.245
$70.33
$49.4
$115.0
$47.0
$47.0
$17.0
$14.6
.01
.05
.10
.05
.05
.10
.05
.05
.05
.05
;02
0.2
F/A
F/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Section 319 grant to the Cherokee Nation.
104(b)(3) award to the Poarch Band of Creek Indians to develop
a storm water pollution abatement strategy for the Perdido River.
Conducted on-site visit of Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Provided guidance and technical assistance to tribes regarding
Section 106 water quality programs and Section 104(b)(3) storm
water/sludge programs.
Provided funding to Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for sludge
demonstration project.
Awarded Section 106 grants to Poarch Band of Creek Indians,
Miccosukee Indians, Seminole Indians and Eastern Band of
Cherokee Indians.
Provided Wetlands Grant to the Miccosukee Tribe of Florida.
Provided Wetlands Grant to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw
Indians.
Approved Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians NPS Assessment
Report and Management Program and awarded a Section 3 19(h)
grant to implement portion of the Management Program.
Conditionally approved Seminole Tribe of Florida's NPS
Assessment Report and Management Program and in process of
awarding a Section 3 19(h) grant.
Issued two 401 water quality certifications on Miccosukee (FLA)
projects.
Assisted CWA program in approving TAS for the Seminoles for
their development of WQS program.
Awarded grant to Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin for
Water Pollution Control activities.
Awarded grant to Sokagon Chippewa for Water Pollution
Control activities.
Awarded grant to Forest County Potawatomi for Water Pollution
Control activities.
Awarded grant to White Earth Band of Chippewa for Water
Pollution Control activities.
Provided technical assistance and administrative guidance to the
recipients of Water Pollution Control grants.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFHCE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
$60.0
$60.0
$55.4
$17.5
$1,605.0
$51.0
$49.0
$100.0
$48.0
$64.0
$118.0
0.2
1.0
0.05
0.05
0.1
0.15
0.15
0.5
0.05
0.5
.05
T./A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
D/I
F/A
F/A
E/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Provided technical assistance to tribes in NPDES permitting and
compliance, site inspections, and data input into PCS.
Awarded grant to Mille Lads Band of Chippewa Indians for Water
Pollution Control activities.
Awarded grant to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians for Water
Pollution Control activities.
Awarded grant to Lac Du Flambeau Band of Chippewa Indians
for Water Pollution control activities.
Provided coordination for the Water Division's Indian Program;
served as a liaison between the Tribes and program staff.
Participated in Regional and Division Indian Work Group
activities.
Assisted tribes in the development of TAS application for
Sections 106, 303, 314, and 319; coordinated regional review and
notified tribes,,
Awarded grant to Red Lake for Wetland Management activities.
Provided technical assistance and administrative guidance to the'
recipients of wetlands grants.
Continued construction activities of 518(c) grants to: White
Earth, Bois Forte, Menominee, and Oneida reservations.
Provided technical assistance to nineteen tribes on planning,
designing, con sanction and the operation of wastewater facilities
for existing and proposed projects.
Provided technical support to Division Indian Coordinator in
Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water activities.
Participated in Indian Health Service Workshop for utility
operators on water and wastewater issues.
Provided liaison on Tribal projects with other Federal and state
agencies.
Awarded grant to the Nature Conservancy, part of which the
development of a conservation plan for watershed inventory
significant areas, and improve stewardship of wildrice beds on the
Bad River Indian Reservation Ashland, WI.
Awarded grant to Michigan Inter-Tribal Council for wetlands
delineation work at the Bay Mills Indian Community.
Awarded grant to Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa
Indians for Wild Rice Habitat Restoration effort.
Awarded granit to Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin for
Clean Lakes Phase I effort.
Awarded grani: to Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa for Non-point
Source Characterization effort.
Awarded grant to Mille Lacs Band of Chippewa for Underground
Injection Control program development activities.
Awarded gran); to Minnesota Chippewa Tribe's water research
laboratory for Public Water Supply (program development
testing).
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
$35.0
$100.0
$7.7
$70.0
$49.0
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.025
.025
.10
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
0.025
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F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Awarded grant to Tufts University Fellowship Program, for
Masters Student (Native American) to summarize monitoring
activities in the Great Lakes, including mercury exposure data for
Indian Tribes to determine if monitoring strategies need to be
redirected, and to determine adequacy offish consumption
advisories.
Awarded grant to build Great Lakes Basin Tribal Capacity by
identifying areas of opportunity for Tribal involvement in Great
Lakes Programs (LAMPSs, RAP, Five year Strategy). Work
will be completed in FY94. Awarded to the Great Lakes Indian
Fish and Wildlife Commission, Odanah, Wisconsin.
Awarded to Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission to
produce a fish preparation and consumption video for use in
Native American Schools highlighting traditional Native
American Environmental values and the hazards of mercury in
fish. (Awarded under Section 6, Environmental Education Act.)
Grant to Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, MN for
characterization of mercury in the sediments of resevoirs on the
St. Louis River, for identifying areas for mitigation. Tribes
harvest fish for consumption from these waters.
Grant to Fond du Lac Reservation, Cloquet, MN, to perform a
variety of wild rice habitat and restoration activities in the St.
Louis River Watershed. Wild rice is important to migratory
waterfowl and to American Indian culture.
Provided staff time as Tribal Liaison to Great Lakes Basin
Tribes. Attended various meetings, answered inquiries by and
about Tribes and tribal issues, tracked American Indian related
activities and issues within the Great Lakes National Program
Office.
Approved a CWA Section 106 grant Quality Assurance Project
Plan (QAPP) to Lac Du Flambeau Chippewa Tribe
Approved a CWA Section 314 grant QAPP to Lac Du Flambeau
Chippewa Tribe.
Approved a CWA Section 314 grant QAPP to the Minnesota
Chippewa Tribe.
Approved Section 106 grant QAPP to the Menominee Indian
Tribe.
Approved Section 106 grant to Legend Lake QAPP.
Approved Section 106 grant QAPP to Mole Lake Band
Chippewa Tribe.
Approved CWA Section 106 grant QAPP to Red Lake Band
Chippewa Tribe.
Approved CWA Section 106 grant QAPP to Wisconsin
Winnebago Nation Tribe.
Approved CWA Section 106 grant to Mille Lacs Band Chippewa
Tribe.
Approved CWA Section 106 grant QAPP to MI Inter-Tribal
Council.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
Region 7
$52.5
$70.4
$127.6
$205.5
$600.0
$259.0
$55.0
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0.12
0.25
0.08
0.50
0.9
0.25
0.1
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.02
.02
.01
.10
.05
.01
.10
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
104(b)(3) award to Jicarilla Apache for water quality monitoring
data for NPDES permits and NPDES permit survey reservation-
wide.
104(b)(c) award to the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma for
Arkansas River ambient water quality monitoring.
104(b)((3) award to the All Indian Pueblo Council to implement
sludge management, including sludge recycling support.
Developed an implementation plan to translate the Pueblo of
Isleta Water Quality Standards into NPDES permit conditions.
Awarded FY93 CWA Section 104(b)(c) NPDES related Indian
Set-Aside grants to the AIPC, Cherokee Nation, and Jicarilla
Apache.
Awarded FY93 Indian set-aside wastewater construction grant to
the Cherokee Nation.
Continued work on FY92 CWA Section 104(b)(3) NPDES
related Indian set-aside grant to the AIPC.
Continued work on construction grants for the Cheyenne and
Arapaho, Kickapoo, Zuni, and Pojoaque Tribes.
Provided T/A to Tribes on WQS. Approved three tribes to
administer the WQS program. Approved the Pueblo of Isleta
WQS and the Pueblo of Sandia WQS. Held several technical
workshops for the Tribes in New Mexico.
Awarded Sec. 106 grants to the Sandia Pueblo, Isleta Pueblo,
San Juan Pueblo, and the Santa Clara Pueblo to continue Water
Quality Standards development.
Clean Lakes Phase 2 restoration project on Acomita Lake,
Pueblo of Acomaa. Project funded under Section 314 of the
Clean Water Act.
Awarded 106 Water Quality grant to Winnebago Tribe to
continue water quality assessment activities.
Reviewed water quality needs of Santee Sioux Tribe. Reviewed
their 106 application. TAS needs to be added.
Reviewed progress of Kickapoo Tribe on 106 Water Quality
grants.
Discussed 106 program with Potawatomi Tribe.
Provided technical assistance and administrative guidance to Sac
& Fox Tribe of Mesquakie Settlement (IA) regarding their
NPDES permit.
Provided technical assistance to Winnebago Tribe (NE) in grant
proposals to develop water quality standards under Section 106
of CWA and a water quality assessment program under a multi-
media grant.
Provided administrative guidance to Kickapoo Tribe (KS) on
Reservation water quality problems originating from off the
Reservation.
Oversight of construction on Indian lands for the Winnebago
Tribe, (NE); Sac & Fox of Iowa and the Santee Sioux Tribe of
Nebraska. Coordinated with IHS and COE.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFHCE
EXP.
(SI.OOP)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 7
Region 8
$87.9
$73.0
$110.0
$134.5
$53.7
$80.9
$102.7
$90.7
$26.0
$42.0
$90.0
$56.6
$78.1
$35.0
$23.0
.01
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.25
0.20
0.10
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.20
0.15
0.15
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Workshop was conducted on water quality standards program for
all States and Tribes within EPA Regions 5, 6, 7 and 8.
Workshop was attended by representatives from Tribes and
Indian organizations.
Awarded 106 grant to Blackfeet Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
Awarded 106 grant to Ft. Peck Tribes.
Awarded 106 grant to Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Oglala Sioux Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Southern Ute Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Ute Mountain Ute Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Ft Belknap Indian Community.
Awarded 106 grant to Crow Tribe.
Techical assistance provided for on-going lake water quality
assessments on Turtle Mountain, Blackfeet, Southern Ute, and
Wind River Reservations.
Technical assistance to tribal water quality programs on the
Standing Rock, Fort Berthold, Rosebud, and Wind River
Reservations.
Processing water quality standards and 401 certification
application for Confederated Salish and Kootenai.
Processing wetlands protection program application for
Confederated Salish and Kootenai.
Providing technical assistance and technical review of nonpoint
source management and assessment plans for Fort Peck Tribes
and Three Affiliated Tribes.
Awarded 104(b)(3) wetlands grant to Blackfeet Tribe.
Awarded 104(b)(3) wetlands grant to Ft. Peck Tribes.
Awarded 104(b)(3) wetlands grant to Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribes for assessment and GIS development
Provided technical assistance to Wind River Reservation for
continuing NPDES activities.
Co-sponsored technical training on "Rapid Bioassessment
Protocols" with Ft. Peck for all Region 8 tribes.
Developed and distributed program guidance for tribal water
quality standards and 401 certification.
Compiled proceedings of FY92 QA/QC workshop for tribes and
assisted Ute Mountain Ute Tribe in publishing "Integrating
Quality Assurance in Tribal Water Programs" a resource guide.
Performed site visits to Wind River, Southern Ute, Ute
Mountain Ute, Ft. Peck Reservations (Montana office also
participated).
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 9
$118.2
$296.0
$306.0
$7.0
$10.0
$13.0
$135.8
$63.035
$20.452
$48.750
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.25
0.2
0.1
0.05
0.1
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.03
T/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Developed and published a compilation of grants, technical
assistance, and regulations for tribes in "Water Management
Solutions — A Guide for Indian Tribes."
Processing of treatment as a state applications for Oglala Sioux,
Yanton Sioux, Crow and Ft. Peck Tribes.
Conducted second annual tribal water quality coordinator's
meeting in Denver.
Provided assistance to Ft. Peck Tribes for continued publication
of tribal newsletter "Mni Ohan."
Awarded 104(b)(3) grant to Salish and Kootenai Flathead
Reservation for identiying facilities needing NPDES permits,
developing permitting regulations, developing implementation
plan for point source permitting, and water quality monitoring.
Surveyed and visited sites of facilities on Indian land which
needed NPDES permits. Drafted and issued permits on Indian
lands, including; those in dispute with Wyoming and Utah.
NPDES inspections and pretreatment inspections were
conducted.
Provided technical assistance to permitted facilities on Indian
lands regarding reporting requirements and procedures and
regarding noncompliance with permit requirements. Three
NPDES formal enforcement actions were taken.
Indian Set-Aside wastewater construction grant - Pine Ridge,
SD.
Indian Set-Aside wastewater construction - Ft. Duchesne, UT.
Wastewater construction grant - Ft Washakie, WY.
Wastewater construction grant - Araphoe, WY.
Water quality and NEPA related planning on four reservations.
Flood related damage assessment on eight reservations. •/
Grant to Northern Montana College (NMC) to conduct
evaluations and provide assistance at six wastewater facilities on
Ft. Peck Reservation.
Awarded grant la NMC to provide assistance at wastewater
facilities on Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations.
Awarded grant to Rosebud Sioux Tribe to provide formal
instruction on introductory concepts in wastewater management
and develop video courses which can be used by other tribes.
Awarded 104(b)(3) grant to the Navajo Nation for continued
development of an NPDES and sludge management program.
Aided in the development of application.
Walker River Pauites (NV) - Inventory and assessment of
wetland resources. Development of a tribal wetlands
conservation plan.
Morongo Band of Mission Indians (CA) - Inventory and
assessment of wetland resources. Development of a tribal
wetlands conservation plan.
Compo Band of Mission Indians (CA) - Inventory and
assessment of wetland resources. Begin development of tribal
wetlands conservation plan.
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFHCE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
$102.85
70.0
202.1
100.0
68.58
79.90
90.00
150.00
170.0
$106.42
$2.0
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.09
0.08
0.10
.03
.01
.002
.002
.30
.30
.01
.02
.02
.10
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
The following Tribes received Section 106 grants:
Pyramid Lake
Coyote Valley
Rincon Band Consortium
Campo Band
Morongo Band
Hopland Band
Gila River Indian Community
Hopi Tribe
•Navajo Nation
The following Tribe received Section 314 Treatment-as-a State
approval and award of a Section 319 grant:
Campo Band
Outreach and Education took the form of workshops and
meetings which have resulted in Treatment-as-a-State
applications being received from the following Tribes:
White Mountain Apache (Sec. 106)
Rincon Band (Sec. 3 19)
Hoopa Valley Tribe (Sec. 106)
Hualapai Tribe (Sec. 106)
Aided the Navajo Nation in establishing the direction of the first
year effort to develop an NPDES and sludge management
program under FY92 104(b)(3) grant
Issued NPDES permits for Window Rock and Shiprock
sewage treatment plants.
Conducted NPDES compliance inspections on Navajo lands at
Tuba City, NTUA Window Rock, NTUA Chinle, NTUA
Ganado and Peabody Western Coal Co. Black Mesa/Kayenta
Coal Mines.
Conducted NPDES compliance inspections at BIA Hopi Agency
Keams Canyon WWTP.
Issued Section 308 information request and following to White
Mountain Apache Tribe Utility Authority regarding unpermitted
discharge of sewage.
Followed up on FY92 Section 308 letter issued to Navajo
Forest Products Industries.
Two Hopi projects: Hotevilla design completed;
Cultural Center the facility plan site is in draft Conducted
visits to both projects.
Three Tohono O'Odham projects. Sells amended
IAG to include construction funds; Sil Nakya amended IAG to
include construction funds; Scattered Projects requested IAG.
Completed construction, an IAG and provided grants
management in processing close-out to the White Mountain
Apache. Transfer Agreement signed.
Project is near the end of construction phase - Table Bluff,
Rancheria, CA. Transfer Agreement in signature.
Completed MOA and executed new IAG for constrtuction '
for Yurok Tribe. Transfer Agreement in signature.
MOA, requested IAG and conducted one site visit on
Navajo Shiprock, NM project. Reviewing EA.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF WATER
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$112.96
$453.4
$159.1
.01
.05
.01
.10
.15
.02
.05
.07
.05
.04
.02
.02
.07
D/I
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Participated on project review panel for PPIS grants.
Watershed Coordinator work for Chehalis and Yakima River
Watersheds. Technical assistance to tribal watershed program
(NWIFC project.
Assisted Region 10 in awarding a section 319 grant to the
Colville Tribe.
Oversight and technical assistance to Upper Skagit Tribe on
Wellhead Protection Demonstration Grant Project.
Guidance to Nez Perce Tribe on ground water protection
program development, ground water vulnerability mapping and
ground water standards development
Served on panels for the review and evaluation of multi-media
and 106 set-aside grants for Tribes.
Assistance on revising workplan for a wellhead protection
project with Suquamish and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes.
Provided oversight for 14 water program grants to Washington
State Tribes (9 CWA Section 106, 3 NPDES, 2 CWA Section
104).
Convened review panel for tribal CWA 106 grant applications,
reviewed proposals and assigned project officer duties for 9 tribal
grants in Washington. Provided assistance to tribes to revising
workplans and submitting applications. Awarded grants to:
(Colville $53.396), (Yakima $50K), (Lummi $50K),
(Suquamish $50K), (Makah $50K), (Skokomish $50K),
(Chehlalis $50K), (Puyallup $50K), (Muckleshoot $50K).
Participated on review panel for tribal NPDES proposals.
Worked with 5 Washington tribal applicants to revise//improve
proposal workplans prior to submission to OW HQs. Awarded
NPDES grants to (Yakima $95.856), (Swinomish $23.320),
(Puyallup Tribes $39.893).
Reviewed Puyallup and Tulalip "TAS" applications for TWQS
and certification program. Processed Puyallup application for
public review procedures. Attended public hearings for
Puyallup tribal water quality standards.
Attended public hearing for Swinomish Tribal marina
development project. Reviewed a revised draft EIS and worked
with tribe on NPDES permit for casino on marina site.
Reviewed Shelter Bay expansion project NPDES permit
modification on Swinomish Reservation and proposed MOU for
permits.
Provided assistance to Shoalwater Bay Tribe with the neo-natal
and infant mortality situation. Organized and participated on an
interagency task force to address possible environmental
contaminants that might be a causative factor.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFHCE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$30.0
$40.15
.07
.15
.1
.1
.05
.05
.07
.5
.15
.17
.01
.08
.10
.5
0.10
Outreach
D/I
Outreach
D/I
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
D/I
D/I
D/I
F/A
F/A
T/A
Developed EPA training module, organized instruction team and
participated in the second BIA National Tribal Water Resources
Technician Training Program held at the Cispus Environmental
Learning Center near Randle, Washington. Assisted with 3rd
session in New Mexico (EPA transition).
Conducted NPDES inspections on Yakima, Spokane, Quinault,
Lummi, Makah, Tulalip, Colville Indian Reservations. Issued
compliance orders to facilities on Yakima and Makah
reservations. Provided technical assistance for DMR reporting.
Gave presentations and provided information to UW-AISES,
WSU-AISES, PSIS, Wa-He-Lute Indian School, TESC, ATM
about tribal environmental concerns. Provided "Wet Way"
materials to Muckleshoot and Quileute Tribal Schools.
Participated in AISES "Science By-Mail" mentor program and
assisted in developing Columbia River AISES professional
chapter.
Developed NPDES permit strategy for the facilities on
Washington Indian Reservations. Worked with Swinomish and
Suquamish tribes on POTW up-grades requiring permit
modifications. Worked with 2 facilities on Yakima Indian
reservation for timely issuance of expired "minor" permits.
Continued assistance to Swinomish Tribe and project oversight
for a construction grant.
Continued assistance to Dawn Mine closure (Uranium mine on
Spokane Indian Reservation).
Provided oversight for 14 water program grants to Washington
State Tribes (9 CWA Section 106, 3 NPDES, 2 CWA Section
104)
Interagency Coordination duties: Attended National and
Regional Indian Work Group meetings and participated in
conference calls. Participated in AIAC, SFEB Native American
Awarneness Committee, Washington State Indian Work Group,
Washington Department of Ecology State/Tribal "government-
to-government" meetings. Participated in EPA Tribal Data
Management Conference and EPA Tribal Environmental
Conference.
Made site trips and distributed information to 26 Washington
tribal governments. Prepared articles and distributed the
monthly tribal newsletter.
The Washington Operations Office Indian lands program
assistant updated tribal database, researched tribal environmental
codes and prepared summary.
Attended Indian Law training in Denver, CO.
Attended Regional Senior Management work groups for
regional tribal capacity building and grants coordination issues.
Continuing 2nd year of funding for Phase I Clean Lakes Project
for Nez Perce Tribe, Idaho.
Assessment of mining wastes in lateral lakes, Idaho in
cooperation with Idaho DEQ; awarded grant to Coeur d'Alene
Tribe of Idaho.
Geographic Information System (CIS) data management and
cartographic support pertaining to Region 10 Indian lands.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$95.9
$40.322
$23.320
$39.893
$41.976
$2,866.0
$50.0
$40.32
$30.0
$50.0
$70.0
0.02
0.10
.08
.002
.002
0.1
.15
.02
.02
.10
.02
.02
.10
.02
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
D/l
D/I
D/I
D/I
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
Outreach
F/A
CIS mapping of the Skokomish Basin.
Quality Assurance support for investigations at several sites.
Reviewed proposal for Yakima Indian Nation, in Washington
funding under FY93 104(b)(3) Indian set-aside for NPDES
projects (selected for funding/continuation of FY92 project.)
Funding under FY93 to Coeur D'Alene Tribe of Idaho.
Funding under FY93 to Swinomish Tribal Community, in
Washington for 104(b)(3) Indian set-aside for NPDES projects
(selected for funding/continuation of FY92 project).
Funding under FY93 to Puyallup Tribe of Indians, in
Washington funding under FY93 104(b)(3) Indian set-aside
for NPDES projects(selected for funding).
Funding under FY93 to Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon
funding under FY93 104(b)(3) Indian set-aside for NPDES
projects.
Held meetings with Swinomish, Yakima and Nez Perce tribes
to discuss progress or potential progress of the delegation of
NPDES programs.
Developed and issued AOs penalties to facilities leasing from
Yakima Indian Nation and Makah Tribe.
Held discussions with Yakima Indian Nation regarding
enforcement actions on tribal property.
Held discussions with Makah Tribe regarding seafood dumping
zone and dive surveys of waste piles in Neah Bay.
Responded to a challenge to the Potlatch Corporation NPDES
permit by the Nez Perce tribe.
Implemented of Indian Set- Aside Program agreement with State
of Alaska for construction of sewage treatment facilities.
Awarded Coeuir D/Alene tribe a 106 CWA grant for adoption
and implementation of WQS.
Awarded Coeuir D'Alene tribe a CWA 104(b)(3) NPDES
Program Development grant.
Employee in the Idaho Operations Office monitored the Coeur
D'Alene Basin Project.
Awarded Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho CWA 3 14 Clean Lakes
additional monies for the second year portion of grant
Awarded Shoshone-Bannock Tribe CWA 106 Non-Point
Pollution Source grant.
Mailed and responded to requests, such as newsletters, training
information, grant announcements, trips to reservations and
phone contacts:.
Awarded the City of Noornik, Alaska a grant with an MOA
between the City/Indian Health Service and EPA to complete
and upgrade wiistewater facilities. *
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OFFICE OF WATER
CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
OFFICE
EXP.
rsi.ooo)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$25.0
$40.0
$50.0
$2,130.0
$25.0
$210.0
$797.6
$502.8
.15
.02
.01
.15
.20
.07
.05
.02
.20
.05
.03
.04
.02
0.1
0.1
.02
0.1
.15
.02
.05
.05
.05
.05
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
F/A
D/I
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Implementation of General Assistance Grants to Warm Springs,
Umatilla and Burns Tribes. NPDES 104 to Warm Springs.
Made presentation at Chemawa "Annual Indian Education
Symposium" and staffed a booth.
Provided financial assistance for development of a
comprehensive wastewater management plan to the Confederated
Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon.
Contacted Tribes/individuals to maintain open communications.
Region 10 Tribal Newsletter. Gathered information .
Attended Regional/National Conferences and Workshops
concerning Indian issues.
Completed Tribal Environmental Survey.
Met with and worked with Columbia River Inter Tribal Fish
Commission (CRITFC).. Made joint presentation to Warm
Springs Council, passed resolution to pursue TAS.
Visited all Oregon Tribes (9) at least twice to survey/discuss
environmental concerns and present information on TAS. Two
tribes are pursuing TAS.
Held meetings with Commission on Indian Services Director to
discuss tribal environmental concerns.
Correlation of issues with BIA/IHS and EPA.
Involved in environmental survey of 1 125 acres for Coquille
Indian Tribe in Coos Bay and 6 acres in Bandon. Still working
on the site in connection with the BIA.
Helped supervise removal of UST on Grand Ronde Reservation.
Water Quality Standards Academy conducted by Headquarters in
Region.
Awarded 104(b)(3) grant to provide Puget Sound Tribal Fish
Consumption Study. Served on the Steering Committee and
Technical Advisory Committee.
Reviewed of tribal TAS applications for WQS.
Awarded Coeur D/Alene tribe a 106 CWA grant for adoption
and implementation of WOS.
Provided guidance to tribes and reviewed draft water quality
standards.
Awarded IAG for Makah Tribe wastewater system under Indian
Set Aside Program (ISA), FY92 dollars.
ISA: Awarded IAG for planning of Warm Springs Reservation
community wastewater system.
ISA: Awarded LAG for Stillaguamish community wastewater
system.
ISA: Awarded IAG for Kokhanok ANY community wastewater
system (Phase 2).
ISA: Awarded IAG for Kipnuk ANY for community wastewater
system, FY92 dollars.
ISA: Closeout activities for Hoh Tribe project.
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OFFTCE OF WATER
OPFTPP
EXP.
OOfh
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
.07
.05
.20
.03
0.1
1.0
.15
.20
.10
.10
0.5
0 1
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
ISA: Planning and design review work for Port Gamble
S'Klallam Tribe community wastewater system.
ISA: Design review for Tulalip Tribe community wastewater
system.
Region general ISA administrative work.
Closeout activities for Stillaguamish Tribe water conservation
grant
Conducted Water Quality Standards Treatment-as-a State
reviews.
Coordination of the various Clean Water Act and SDWA Indian
Programs. Liaison between OW and Tribes/Regions/Head-
quarters program offices and Federal agencies.
Provided support to the Regions, preparation of a Tribal Guide
on the Nonpoint Source Program, attended workgroup meetings
and provided feedback to office on ways to improve program.
NPDES treatment in same manner as State Regulation
development
NPDES orimei: development and Indian workgroup liaison.
104(b)(3) grant awarded for administrative grants to tribes.
Reviewed Tribal legal authorities, information-sharing, advice
to tribes, etc.
Water Quality Standards Treatment as a State reviews.
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OFFICE OF WATER
- UIC
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
$212.6
$40.0
$13.0
$1.0
$160.0
$50.0
$40.0
$45.0
$14.0
0.15
0.50
14.1
1.0
0.5
5.0
1.0
.05
.05
0.01
0.05
0.30
0.20
0.40
0.10
0.4
0.05
D/I
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
D/I
D/I
F/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
F/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
D/I
Administered Underground Injection Control (UIC) program for
Seneca Nation of Indians (SNI)
Provided T/A to SNI and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe regarding
UIC program delegation.
Awarded grant to Osage Tribe for UIC direct implementation
activities.
Conducted seminar for the Osage tribe and operators. Provided
wide distribution of program information to Class II and Class
V wells on Indian lands.
Conducted Class V workshops, targeted for tribes in New
Mexico. Field activities were also conducted for the purpose of
identifying possible Class V wells.
Conducted field activities for the Osage and other Indian lands.
Field activities consisted of inspections, pluggings,, and
witnessing mechanical integrity tests.
Provided technical assistance and monies to RECAP contractor
to conduct compliance inspections/sampling on Indian lands in
Region 7.
Updated and verified Class V inventory information.
Provided information to Tribes about UIC program requirements
and activities.
Continued 4th and final year of development grant to Ft Peck
Tribes. Delegation anticipated early '94.
Completing Class V well closures on Rosebud Sioux
Reservation.
Continued to support Navajo EPA staff to work in UIC section.
Lead for the Aneth Technical Committee investigating ground
water contamination on Navajo Nation.
Implemented the UIC program requirements of permitting,
plugging, and MIT of injection wells on Navajo Nation.
Provided grant to Gila River Indian Community to implement
combined Class V/Wellhead protection program.
Indian training program. Conducted four workshops and
provided 60 days of circuit riders work under SDWA, provided
100 days of circuit riders assistance to work with the water
ribal operators. Twenty-five apprentice operators participated
in the Apprentice training program.
Inspected and sampled four injection wells on Indian
Reservation in Region 10
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OFFICE OF WATER
DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
$8.0
0.15
0.10
0.02
0.1
0.2
.10
0.02
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.05
0.20
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.10
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Conducted sanitary survey for Mashantucket Pequot water
supply system. Assisted Tribe in efforts to achieve primacy
under SDWA. Review of water system testing and monitoring.
Took appropriate actions (TA and enforcement) for tribal
standards violations.
Overall coordin ation of WMD activities relating to
environmental review and interagency coordination for
Foxwoods Casino project on Mashantucket Pequot reservation.
Review of tribal wellhead protection program, aquifer mapping,
and WQ impact.
Technical assistance and general coordination for Narragansett
Tribe relating to ground water issues.
Provided technical assistance and funds to the Seneca Nation of
Indians (SNI) and the St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) for
Public Water Supply System (PWSS) monitoring, testing, and
training.
Administered the PWS program for SNI and SRMT.
Conducted technical conference for the Poarch Band of the Creek
and Choctaw Tribes in Atmore, AL for establishing a program
with the Poarch and updating the Choctaw program.
Reviewed the new treatment plant proposal for the Eastern Band
of Cherokee Indians.
Negotiated an Interagency Agreement with the U.S. Geological
Survey for assistance in making determinations of Ground
Water Under th<; Direct Influence of Surface Water.
Participated in the first EPA/Tribal Water Directors meeting in
Atlanta. Presentation of current SDWA regulations.
Updated the Federal Reporting Data System. Utilized
information from the Indian Health Service (IHS), and the
Tribes.
Administrered an agreement for First Round VOC and SOC
testing of the Community Water Systems.
Tracked and conducted compliance oversight activities for PWSs
on Indian lands to ensure that the reservation communities
received safe drinking water.
Participated in ihe First National PWSS Indian lands
Workgroup held in San Francisco, CA.
Implemented Indian Public Water System Excellence Award
for 1993. Solicited applications, formed a committee to
determine a winner and conducted an on-site awards ceremony
for the Choctaw Utilities in Philadelphia, MS.
Participated in a meeting held in Atlanta between the Indian
Health Service, Region IV, Drinking Water Section, and the
Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribe regarding the tribe's proposed
new water treatment plant and upgrading of the distribution
system in order to meet the requirements of the Surface Water
Treatment Rule.
Negotiated an Interagency Agreement with the Indian Health
Service to provide funds for the implementation of the
elementary grades (3-5) unit of the Water Source Book in the
Cherokee schools during the Fall of 1993.
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OFFICE OF WATER
DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$43.5
$6.0
S7.1
0.1
0.5
0.05
0.20
0.10
0.025
2
0.1
0.2
0.10
0.10
0.50
0.10
0.10
0..40
0.04
T/A
Outreach
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
Outreach
T/A
T/A
F/A
D/A
D/I
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
D/I
T/A
Demonstrated Geographic Information System Management to
the Chreokee Tribe. The Tribe is interested in using this
technology for environmental management.
The Drinking Water Program, in coordination with the Eastern
Band of Cherokee Indians and the United South and Eastern
Tribes, arranged the South and Eastern Inter-Governmental
Tribal Water Management Conference in Cherokee, NC from
June 22-24, 1993. The conference addressed developing inter-
governmental partnerships between Federal agencies and Tribe.
Provided guidance material concerning Lead and Copper Rule to
all effected PWSs on Indian lands in Region 4, Indian Lands and
provided technical assistance to ensure compliance with this
requirement of the National Primary Drinking Water
Regulations.
Classified the type of PWSs owned and operated by the Poarch
Band of Creek Indians.
Conducted 6n-site inspections of Poarch Band of Creek Indians'
PWSs.
Provided Safe Drinking Water Act (S WDA) Certification update
to the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe.
Implemented Drinking Water Regulations on Indian lands in the
Region. Funding was for water sample analysis.
Worked with Cheyene and Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma on
"Treatment as a State" application.
Participated in seminars on Drinking Water Regulations with
Tribal Leaders and Water Operators.
Contracts with Iowa Rural Water Association and Kansas Rural
Water Association to provide assistance to water operators of
the Sac & Fox Tribe, Tama, IA and Kickapoo Nation Horton,
KS in turbidity reporting, resolving O&M probllems, etc.
IAG with Aberdeen Indian Health Service for workshops to
increase skills of tribal operators and prepare them to take and
pass the operator certification test and a workshop to improve
management skills of tribal managers.
Indian Lands Coordinator visits tribes to discuss the SDWA
requirements, assists with lead and copper tap water sampling
requirements, and perform sanitary surveys of water systems.
Arranged for the collection and analyses of drinking water
samples for Phases II & V contaminants on Indian lands in
cooperation with our laboratory and through a RCAP contract.
Indian Lands Coordinator held a regional meeting with
governmental agencies servicing tribes (IHS, BIA, etc.) to
discuss Water issues and seek input into environmental
programs.
Participated on Region 8 Indian Workgroup, served on Water
Management Division's Water Indian Network(WIN) to improve
coordination.
Participated in EPA/CERT Tribal intership program. Provided
one-on-one technical assistance.
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OFFICE OF WATER
EXP.
WORK
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 9
$55.0
$35.0
$10.0
$56.0
$40.0
$30.0
0.04
0.40
0.05
0.60
0.15
0.30
0.50
0.10
0.05
0.10
1.0
2.5
0.03
0.03
0.50
T/A
Outreach
F/A
D/I
T/A
Outreach
D/I
Outreach
D/I
D/I
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
D/I
F/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
Met with the tribes from the Flathead, Devils Lake Sioux, and
Ft Belknap Reservations regarding TAS. Tribes decided not to
apply.
Awarded 3rd year developmental grant to Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe. Provided oversight of PWSS developmental grant.
Conducted several meetings with Drinking Water Branch staff
and tribe to outline three year developmental grant. Process
continuing. Primacy application to be submitted in October
1994.
Award/managed grant for on-site utility management training in
Montana through Midwest Assistance Program. (Continued
from FY92).
Continued tracking, monitoring and compliance activities for
150 PWS's.
Met with Blackfeet Nation, the Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Reservation, Cheyenne River
Sioux, Devil's Lake Sioux Tribal Councill, Little Hoop
Community College, and Standing Rock Sioux on Drinking
Water Program; mailed and distributed material per request.
Provided one-on-one technical assistance and outreach.
Conducted Sanitary Surveys.
Notified/assisted Tribes with regulation requirements and
provided technical assistance.
Award/managed grant for O&M circuit rider through the SD
AWWA.
Award/managed grant for PWS operator training in MT through
Linn Benton College, Montana.
Awareded IAG to IHS to assist in Phase II/V Monitonng.
Award/managed grant for on-site Utili ty Management Training
through Native American Water Association.
Participated in National PWS-DI Indian Network Meeting and
follow-up actions.
AARP Position: Hired data entry specialist for entry of
monitoring data from 500 + PWSS into compliance tracking
system.
Performed sanitary surveys and inspections of PWSS on Indian
lands in CA, NV, AZ, and NM (Navaio).
Provided oversight on IAG with Phoenix Area IHS to hire on-
site trainer for Indian Surface Water treatment plant operators
needing assistance. (FY 92 funds).
Provided oversight on IAG with Phoenix area IHS to provide
four classroom training courses on: chlorination/flouridation,
O&M, PWS operator certification review, and electrical controls
(FY 92 funds').
Continued collection of water samples from schools and day
care centers on Indian Lands in AZ, CA, and NV under LCCA
for lead analysis. 1
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OFFICE OF WATER
SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
$36.4
$10.0
$200.0
$10.0
$12.4
$30.0
$50.0
$60.0
$20.0
$20.0
$2.0
$0.3
$0.3
0.04
1.0
1.25
0.04
0.04
0.75
0..04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.72
0.2
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
T/A
Continued oversight on grant to Hopi Tribe to establish tribal
utility organization and bring village water systems under one
authority (FY 92 funds)
AARP Positon: Continued funding for a data management
specialist to update Indian Compliance tracking system.
Provided outreach and technical assistance to public water
systems on Indian lands.
Continued oversight of grant to NTUA for water system data
management capability (FY 92 funds). Awarded additional FY
93 funds.
Continued oversight of grant to ITCA for development of Indian
water system operator certification program. (FY92 funds).
Awarded grant to Navajo EPA PWSS Program for Treatment-
as-a-State water supply program activities for FY 93.
Awarded grant to San Carlos Apache Tribe for development of
Water Utility Newsletter and purchase of software/hardware to
track SDWA compliance data.
Awarded grant to White Mountain Apache Tribe for on-site
training of utility's water system operators.
Awarded grant to Gila River Indian Community for
development of a Wellhead Protection Program.
Awarded grant to Northern Circle to hire a circuit rider for N.
CA Indian Community Water Systems. Served by Northern
Circle Indian Housing Authority (NCIHA)
Awarded grant to Yurok Tribe for development of a water utility
organization.
Continued oversight of grant to Hoopa Tribe for a needs
assessment and improvement plan for their water utility and to
do GIS mapping of the water system (FY 92 funds).
Established new IAG with Reno, NV IHS office for
continuation of partial funding of O&M Coordinator position.
Established new IAG with Tucson, AZ IHS office for
continuation of partial funding of O&M Coordinator position.
Drinking water certification inspection/training for Tohono
O'dham, Colorado River, NTUA and Navajo Agricultural
Products laboratories.
Sample containers sent to tribes in CA, AZ, NV; 469 samples
received and analyzed for lead in Region 9 Laboratory.
Laboratory contract to Alpha Analytical (Ukiah) for
microbiological analyses of drinking water samples from N. CA
tribes.
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OFFICE OF WATER
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
$150.0
$35.0
$90.0
$60.0
.01
0.01
0.05
.25
.10
0.2
0.08
0.07
0.10
D/I
T/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
D/I
T/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
Attended water operators/managers training session in Portland,
OR.
Provided support to the Shoalwater Drinking Water
investigation.
GIS data tapes and other miscellaneous support for studies on
the Coeur D'Alene reservation.
Worked on enforcement issues; provided technical assistance on
a variety of issues; Indian issues also come up relative to state
program oversight.
Coordinated state/local/and federal entities involved in special
rural sanitation funds for Alaska Native Villages.
Under the Phase 2 Rule of the SDWA, did a vulnerability
assessment for the tribal water sources to develop a waiver
program for the tribes.
Initiated grant to National Environmental Training Association
(NETA) to provide on-site technical assistance to Tribes
experiencing problems complying with drinking water
regulations.
Initiated grant to Native American Water Association (NAWA)
to conduct Utility Manager workshops in FY94.
Provided coordination of Indian programs.
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OFFICE OF WATER
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.0001
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
$35.6
$0.3
.05
0.1
.01
0.02
0.2
0.01
0.03
0.1
0.02
0.02
0.4
.10
.15
.20
.05
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
D/I
T/A
T/A
D/I
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Provided technical information to the Region's Tribes in a
Wellhead Protection Workshop.
Wellhead Protection Areas delineated at Zuni Pueblo. Staff
trained in wellhead activities.
Provided funding to Winnebago Tribe to install monitoring
wells in conjunction with a Section 106 grant.
Technical assistance to Tribe for preparation of wellhead
protection component of Kickapoo Multi-media grant.
Wellhead Protection Program Development for Pine Ridge
Reservation, SD.
Provided technical and programmatic assistance on multi-media
grants for Region IX Tribes.
Provided technical and programmatic assistance to Gila River
Indian Community Hoopa Valley Valley Indian Reservation,
and Rincon Reservation on their on-going Wellhead Protection
Programs. Purchased ground water flow demonstration model
for use by Gila River in outreach.
Provided background information to Tohono O'dham Nation
regarding Arizona's GSGWPP project and invited the Nation to
participate in the State-lead pilot CSGWPP project. As a
result, the Nation will participate with the state in two focus
projects on Tribal lands.
Drafted MOU between Region and Tribes located in newly
designated Campo Sole Source Aquifer (Campo, Manzanita,
Cuyapaipe, La Posta) regarding review process, responsibilities,
and authorities in the SSA.
Assisted Region IX Solid Waste Section in reviewing permit to
construct to be issued by Campo EPA for development of a
landfill within the Campo SSA.
Provided WHPA delineation using WHPA Code to Reno-Sparks
Indian Colony.
Provided technical review assistance to Region 9 Public Water
Supply Supervision Section on development of Regional Phase
IFV Monitoring Rule waiver program for tribal lands.
Provided financial support for participation by InterTribal
Council of Arizona to participate in Western Region Farmstead
Assessment System workshop; ITCA will be part of the
Arizona Farm *A* Svst's development team.
Conducted oversight and provided technical assistance to the
Upper Skagit Tribe on Wellhead Protection Demonstration
Grant Proiect.
Provided guidance to Nez Perce Tribe on ground water
protection program development, ground water vulnerability
mapping and ground water standards development.
Served on panels for the review and evaluation of multi-media
and 106 set-aside grants for tribes.
Assisted in revising workplan for a wellhead protection project
with the Suquamish and Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribes.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 95
OFFICE OF WATER
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
HQ
0.10
0.10
0.05
Outreach
T/A
T/A
Provided coordination of Indian wellhead protection programs.
Provided wellhead protection trainig and delineation information
to Zuni Pueblo (includes coordination with Region 6).
Developed new TAS language for final rule: Indian Tribes
Treatment as States for Wellhead Protection and Sole Source
Aquifer Demonstration Program Grants.
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THE OFFICE OF PREVENTION, PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
The basic authorities for the Pesticides and Toxic Substances Programs are the
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), the Federal Food,
Drug and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA),
the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHEMRA), the Asbestos
Schools Hazard Abatement Act the Emergency Planning and Community Right-
to-Know Act (EPCRA), the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) and the Residential
Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act (RLBPHRA).
These statutes recognize the need for protecting human health and the
environment from harmful chemicals. They form the basis of the Office of
Prevention, Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPPTS) program activities on
Indian lands.
Programs under OPPTS focus on the elimination of asbestos in schools and
public buildings while other potential risks from new and existing chemicals
(including pesticides) are identified, assessed, and managed under TSCA,
FIFRA, EPCRA, and the PPA. This broad coverage enables EPA to take a
variety of regulatory actions which affect the manufacture, distribution in
commerce, processing, use and disposal of chemical substances. The major
initiatives in the pesticide program that affect tribes are certification of pesticide
applicators; enforcement of regulations for pesticide use; and protection against
pesticides for agricultural workers, endangered species and groundwater.
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION. PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 5
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
$57.0
$1.0
$10.0
$1.5
$1.5
$1.5
$227.5
$320.0
.05
.5
.1
0.025
.15
.15
.15
0.5
0.1
0.1
.30
.10
D/I
T/A
TA
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I - F/A
T/A
D/I -F/A
T/A
D/I - F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Participated in workgroup activities. Reviewed multi-media
grant proposals.
Funding for the FY94 Pesticide Cooperative Agreement for
Enforcement and Ground Water Protection with die White Earth
Band of Minnesota Chippewa will be forward
funded with these FY93 funds.
Project officer and grant oversight for (1) FY93 Pesticide
Cooperative Agreement with White Earth and (2) ongoing
Pesticide Cooperative Research Agreement with Leech Lake
Band of Minnesota Chippewa.
Programmatic technical assistance and oversight on the Region
multi-media Tribal cooperative agreements which address
pesticides. Participation as representative on the Regional
Indian Workgroup.
Participation in the FY93 U.S. EPA/Tribal Pesticides
Conference in Denver, Colorado.
Contribution to funding of Region 5 Multi-media Tribal
Cooperative Agreements through reprogramming of $5K from
FIFRA and $5K from TSCA.
Reviewed a FIFRA grant QAPP to the Leech Lake Tribe.
Assisted Santee Sioux Tribe in developing a pesticide
enforcement and certification program.
Assisted Winnebago Tribe in developing a pesticide enforcement
program.
Assisted Omaha Tribe in developing a pesticide enforcement and
certification program.
Provided overall coordination of regional tribal pesticide
program, including grants management for Rosebud, Pine
Ridge, Cheyenne River, Standing Rock Sioux, and Fort
Berthold. Provided technical assistance and training for all
Region 8 tribes.
Provided technical assistance for Special Initiative Programs on
five reservations.
Conducted General Tribal Program Support, including Tribal
workgroup and workshop attendance and activities, provided
training.
Awarded a continuation enforcement grant to ITCA to enforce
FIFRA on tribal lands of the following tribes: Cocopah, Ft.
Mojave Gila River, Colorado River, Quechan, Salt River, Ak
Chin.
Provided technical assistance for protection of endangered
species on above tribal lands. (No new funds awarded in 93).
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OFFICE OF PREVENTION. PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
EXP.
OFFICE ($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
Region 10
$5.0
$10.0
$89.0
$20.8
$10.0
$42.0
$4.0
$28.0
$27.50
$32.96
$37.47
$8.20
$19.2
.10
.10
0.05
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
.06
.07
.07
.33
.33
.33
.33
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Provided technical assistance for protection of groundwater on
above tribal lands. (No new funds awarded in 93).
Provided technical assistance for developing worker protection
programs on above tribal lands. (No new funds awarded in 93).
Awarded a project grant to the Navajo Nation for the continued
development oif an endangered species protection program
pesticides on die Reservation.
Awarded a project grant to the Navajo Nation for the continued
development of a ground water protection program from
pesticides on the Reservation.
Awarded a continuation pesticide enforcement grant to the
Navajo Nation to enforce FIFRA on the Reservation.
Awarded a project grant to the Navajo Nation for the continued
development and implementation of the worker protection
program from agricultural pesticides on the Reservation.
Provided AHERA information and compliance support to Nvajo
Nation and BIA. Negotiated AHERA compliance grant with
Navajo EPA.
Awarded project grant to Navajo Community College to
conduct AHERA training courses.
Provided lead-based paint (Tide X) outreach to Navajo EPA and
DOH, Tohono O'odham Tribe, Indian Health Service, HUD
Indian Programs Office and BIA Phoenix.
Provided TSCA/PCBs information to various Indian tribes and
the BIA.
Conducted two PCB training seminars for members of the
Navaio Tribal Utility Authority at Ft. Definace, AZ.
FIFRA, Enforcement for Shoshone-Bannock and Coeur D'Alene
Tribes.
FIFRA, Certification and Training for Shoshone-Bannock
Tribes.
FIFRA, Groundwater, Worker Protection for Shoshone-Bannock
Tribes.
Awarded the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe a Pollution Prevention
Program grant
Awarded the Shoshone-Bannock a grant for consolidated
Pesticide grant,
Awarded the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe a grant for Enforcement
of Pesticides and Toxic Substances.
Awarded the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe a grant for Certification
in the Pesticides Program Consolidated grant
Awarded the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe a grant for Air Toxics in
the Consolidated Pesticide grant
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF PREVENTION. PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
OFFICE
EXP.
(Sl.OOO)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
HQ
$7.0
.01
.01
.01
.01
.01
.01
0.05
.01
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Provided Toxics Release Inventory informational materials to
tribal CEOs.
Invited tribal representatives to participate in annual TRI data
use conference.
Provided staff support in analysis of TRI emissions on or near
tribal lands.
Trained tribal representatives in the accessing of the TRI data.
EPA staff met with members of the Cherokee Nation of North
Carolina to discuss preparations for the Second National Tribal
Conference on Environmental Management, May 1994,
Cherokee Reservation, Cherokee, NC.
Discussed with Regional Indian Coordinators on preparations
for a Tribal Operations Committee meeting in Washington,
DC, October 1993.
Recruited Native Americans for the Forum of State and Tribal
Toxics Action (FOSTTA). Coordinated Tribal participation in
FOSTTA.
Provided assistance to HUD's Office of Public and Indian
Housing for the lead-based paint testing program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES. ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The programs administered by the Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response are
authorized by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), as amended by the
Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments of 1984, and the Comprehensive Environmental
Response, Compensation, and Liability Act, as amended by the Superfund Amendments
and Reauthorization Act of 1986.
EPA's goals in these areas are to protect human health and the environment by addressing
hazardous substance emergencies and uncontrolled hazardous waste sites; to ensure proper
ongoing management and closure of solid and hazardous waste facilities; to prevent leaks
from underground storage tanks and to conduct corrective actions for leaks that threaten
human health and the environment; to promote community awareness of chemical hazards;
and to develop state and tribal capabilities for preventing and responding to chemical
accidents and emergencies.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
$50.0
$34.0
$52.25
$20.0
$35.0
$19.95
$4.952
$5.338
$6.999
$9.658
$12.0
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
1.0
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Completed the design of a closure plan for the Passamaquoddy
landfill.
Provided technical assistance and guidance to the Seneca Nation
of Indians and St. Regis Mohawk Tribe in the
development of their underground storage tank regulatory
program.
Continuation of recycling program with emphasis on source
reduction, purchase of products with recyclable materials and
marketing of recovered materials at Cherokee, N.C.
Supported Poarch Band of Creek Indians' new recycling
program. Reviewed application and met with Tribe to develop a
work plan.
On-site visit to Miccosukee Tribe (FL) to discuss waste
management issues. Proiect is now complete.
On-site visit to Seminole Tribe (FL) to close-out grant for
development of solid waste management plan; project is now
complete. Discussed other waste issues.
On-site visit to MS Band of Chocktaw Indians to revise grant
work plan for waste stream analysis, public awareness program,
education program and recycling.
Planned and developed the Regional Tribal Focus meeting, held
on November 3-4, 1993.
Assisted in the development of the Cherokee Regional Waste
Management Plan and attended hearings on the Regional
Solid Waste Management Plan.
Supported a Circuit Rider position.
Menominee Indian Tribe Pilot Program for partial
authorization of hazardous waste program.
Preparation toward the development of a Cooperative Agreement
with the Leech Lake Indian Tribe for their participation in the
ongoing O&M and other site activities at the St. Regis Paper
Co. site in Minnesota.
Awarded greant to Grand Portage Indian Reservation to develop
closure plan for 7-acre open dump.
Awarded grant to Prairie Island Indian Community for a solid
waste clean up and education project.
Awarded grant to Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior
Chippewa Indians to develop a recycling education program and
introduce office recycling.
Awarded grant amendment to Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan
to supplement existing grant to implement recycling on
Saginaw Chippewa Reservation.
Awarded grant to Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan to fund a
recycling planning project for the Grand Traverse Reservation.
Awarded grant White Earth Indian Reservation to develop a
landfill closure plan.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 5
$19.0
$8.8
0.01
0.05
0.03
0.03
.1
.1
0.05
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Presented the U.S. EPA Solid Waste Initiatives on Tribal
Lands delivered at Native American Symposium on Housing
and the Environment in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Conducted a Tribal Landfill Conference on 40 CFR Part 258,
the process for obtaining U.S. EPA approval for permitting
programs, and recommendations for landfill closure.
Coducted Solid" Waste Assessments at Indian Lands in the
Upper Peninsula of Michigan (Sault Ste. Marie, Bay Mills,
Hannahville, I^ac Vieux Desert, Keweenaw Bay).
Solid Waste Technical Assistance Project for Bois Forte Indian
Tribe. Assist in the development of tribal recycling program,
community education program, and planning for new solid
waste system.
The Office of RCRA Enforcement acted as a contact point for
any and all questions fromTribal authorities.
RCRA Compliance Evaluation Inspections (CEI's) have been
conducted at 9 regulated installations on the White Earth Indian
Reservation and 9 regulated installations on the Keweenaw Bay
Indian Reservation. Results of those insepections were
reviewed for compliance.
Grant award to the Bois Forte Reservation Business
Committee for the development of a landfill closure plan.
Grant award to the White Earth Indian Reservation for a
landfill contamination study.
Monitored FY92 grant to Bad River Band of Lake Superior
Tribe of Chippewa Indians for development of a landfill
closure plan.
Monitored FY92 grant issued to the Stockbridge-Munsee
Community for the development of a tribal recycling program.
Monitored FY92 grant issued to the Hannahville Indian
Community for analysis/evaluation of tribal open dumps and
solid waste disposal practices.
Monitored FY92 grant to the Keweenaw Bay Indian
Community for a recycle center feasibility study.
Monitored FY91 grant to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa
Indians for the development of a solid waste management
program. Grant completed June 1993.
Monitored FY90 grant issued to the Bois Forte Reservation
Business Committee for the development of a solid waste
management program. Grant completed in May 1993.
Monitored FY90 grant issued to the Leech Lake Reservation
Committee for die development of a closure plan and Solid
Waste Management Program. Grant completed December 1992.
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EXP. WORK
OFHCE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 5
Region 6
$60.0
$18.6
$90.0
$50.0
0.01
0.01
0.20
1.0
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.02
0.04
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.05
0.08
0.20
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/S
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
F/A
T/A
D/I
Monitored FY90 grant issued to the Mille Lacs Band of
Chippewa for the development of a Solid Waste Management
Program.
Monitored FY89 grant issued to the Menominee Indian Tribe of
Wisconsin for the development of Tribal recycling program.
Grant completed December 1992.
Participated in Region Regional Indian Workgroup.
Awarded a grant to New Mexico for hiring a tribal coordinator
to provide New Mexico tribes technical support and assistance
on waste management and multi-jurisdictional issues.
Circuit River provided hands-on technical assistance and support
and outreach to Region 6 tribes; also coordinated with other
federal agencies.
Long-range planning for development of tribal legal codes
required by UST/LUST.
Oversight of completion and updating of New Mexico tank
registration database, including provision of direct Technical
Assistance to SEE Liaison and staff of AIPC.
Provision of additional award into SEE Grant to fulfillment of
commitment to provide support to Oklahoma Consortium
(ITEQ for its efforts to initiate UST/LUST program activities.
Development of UST materials for distribution to Region 6 as
well as individual consultation with tribal environmental
officials and staff.
Response and coordination of Tribal UST release reports and
remediation efforts, including technical review of corrective
action plans and reports.
Continuation of coordinating efforts with other Regions with
large Indian Populations and provisions of direct input to OUST
HQ on Indian Policy matters as well as serve on Regional and
National Indian Workgroups.
Developmental planning for initiation of Indian Nations
Clearinghouse (coordinative system for technical review and
assistance sharing between consortia).
Workplan development for proper utilization of FY94 SEE
employees for ITEC.
Training of Tribal staff in UST/LUST Regulation application.
Provided $50K for support of UST Consortium in State of New
Mexico (19 Pueblo governments).
Oversight of Senior Environmental Employee Assigned to
AIPC (New Mexico Consortium).
Negotiation for inclusion of 31 tribal governments into second
Consortium initiating UST/LUST activities (Intertribal
Environmental Council of Oklahoma) and preliminary planning
for provision of technical assistance funding.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EXP.
OFFICE ($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
$45.0
$60.0
0.01
0.09
0.04
0.01
0.01
0.25
0.05
0.15
0.25
0.15
1.0
.15
.25
0.1
T/A
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
T./A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
Planning for initial enforcement actions to be initiated by
Region in conjunction with tribal officials. Efforts of Region
will be coordinated with affected tribal and consortium staff
members. Represents a new effort by Region 6 OUST Indian
program.
Provided joint training and guidance in conjunction with Office
of Solid Waste and Superfund Program to both New Mexico and
Oklahom Consortia and tribal officials.
Coordination of Indian land responses to Regional information
requests.
Facilitated meetings with consortium staff designed to establish
a yearly plan of action to locate additional resources to aid in
long-range god of tribal assumption of the UST Program.
Participation in Regional Multi-Media Review Team for
funding allocations.
Continued monitoring Eight Northern Indian Pueblo's grant to
establish comprehensive Solid Waste Management plan with
the Pueblos Council. Includes data collection and analysis of
Solid Waste, policy development, monitoring, enforcement, and
education.
Completed Pueblo of Zuni grant, Solid Waste education and
outreach program involving Tribal citizens including school
children. Grant included pilot composting program and provided
technical assislance to Zuni on development of a quality
assurance/quality control plan for composting.
Continued monitoring Pueblo of Zuni grant to develop and
publish " A Native American Agenda for Action - Solid Waste
Management in the 1990's."
Continued monitoring Taos Pueblo grant to conduct waste
stream analysis for pueblo village, develop educational materials
to increase citizen awareness and create a Pueblo Solid Waste
Management Plan consisting of source ^education, recycling and
disposal.
Continued monitoring Santa Clara Pueblo grant to develop
environmental codes and ordinances to regulate solid waste
activities on the Reservation.
Continued the Indian Circuit Rider program to program
technical assislance to Tribes in Region 6.
Participated with HQs in conducting a 2-day seminar on Part
258 for the Oklahoma Tribes.
Participated with HQs in conducting a 2-day seminar on Part
258 for the New Mexico Tribes.
Awarded grant to New Mexico Environment Department for
personnel to promote and coordinate Regional Solid Waste
planning with State, Local and Tribal governments.
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EXP.
(Sl.OOO)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 7
Region 8
$5.0
$5.0
$5.0
$5.0
$5.0
$6.1
$10.0
$5.0
$10.0
$25.0
$150.0
.10
.10
.10
.10
.10
1.0
.01
.01
.03
.01
.10
.03
.1
.1
0.8
0.2
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
F/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
D/I
D/I
F/A
D/I
D/I
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Assisted Kickapoo, Omaha and Santee Sioux Tribes in the
initial stages of forming comprehensive Solid Waste
Management programs for closure of open dumps.
Completed Cooperative Agreements with all eight tribes in
Region VII, (the Potawatomis Kickapoo, Iowa, Sac and Fox of
Missouri, Omaha, Winnebago, and Santee Sioux) to provide
technical assistance in completing plans and codes for a sound
solid waste management program.
Provided assistance and education for implementing recycling
and composting programs on Indian lands in Region 7.
Provided funding through an IAG to Indian Health Service for
reimbursement to Native Americans in Region 7 for completed
environmental courses on solid waste landfill management
Provided assistance to Indian owned UST's in Region 7 on
release detection monitoring, cathodic protection systems
suction piping systems, and line tightness testing.
Circuit Rider position funding.
Provided training funds for Region 8 Tribal members to attend
UST/LUST workshop.
Provided site LUST assessment training on site to 3 tribes
(Pine Ridge, Cheyenne River and Rosebud).
Oversaw state-led LUST cleanup at Rosebud, Cheyenne River,
Pine Ridge, and Southern Ute Reservations.
Inspected closure at South Ute Reservation.
Supplement current multi-media grant to provide funds to Ft
Peck Tribes for Tribal legal costs for developing UST
regulations.
Conducted lead detection inspections atUintah and Ouray,
Southern Ute, Flathead, and Blackfoot Reservations.
Provided overall coordination of UST/LUST program for Indian
lands.
Conducted inventory control classes for Blackfeet, Flathead,
Uintah and Ouray, Wind River, Pine Ridge, and Rosebud
residents.
Cleanup site work on South Dakota Reservations included all
reservations in South Dakota: Standing Rock Sioux, Cheyenne
River Sioux, Oglala Sioux (Pine Ridge), Rosebud Sioux,
Yankton Sioux, Lower Brule, Crow Creek, Flandreau, and
Siseton-Wahpeton.
Assisted tribal governments and Federal Indian agencies in
developing MS WLF programs.
Developed and delivered training programs for tribes on the
MSWLF criteria.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OFFICE
Region 8
Region 9
EXP. WORK
($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
$5.0
$15.0
$10.0
$100.0
$60.0
$232.0
$30.0
0.1
.05
0.2
0.25
0.05
1.3
0.1
.2
0.05
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.35
0.5
0.05
Outreach
IAG
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
Outreach
T/A - D/A
Outreach
T/A
D/I
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
T/A
Initiated tribal Financial Assurance Feasibility Study with
University of New Mexico.
Interagency Agreement with Indian Health Service to provide
Manager of Landfill Operations training and certification to
tribes.
Continuation of recycling and solid waste education and
outreach program initiated in FY92 (Standing Rock Sioux
Tribe).
EPA Hydrogeollogist provided technical assistance, outreach, and
direct implementation oversight to tribes in Region 9. Contract
and grant management/oversight.
Section Chief supervision and management, administrative
support.
Contract Circuit Rider provided oversight at tank removals,
installations, and searched for abandoned tanks.
AARP grant provided assistance for LUST site activities,
database maintenance, and field presence.
8001 grant to Navajo Nation funding for one FTE within
Navajo EPA to perform a variety of functions related to
UST/LUST program implementation.
Contractor assistance for LUST site file review and letter
preparation, preparation of manual sections, and self-
certification mailing.
Sponsored and funded S WANA's Manager of Landfill
Operations inspector and operator certification training for
Region 9 tribes and federal agencies (IHS, BIA).
Conducted two solid waste workshops for Region 9 tribes and
federal agencies in northern and southern California.
Initiated a Solid Waste Workgroup with other Region 9 Federal
Agencies (IHS, BIA) and tribal coalitions (ITCA, ITCN) to
discuss federal solid waste management efforts and cooperation
on Indian lands.
Hired an Indian lands circuit rider through the existing grant
with the National Council of Senior Citizens. The circuit rider
will provide solid waste technical assistance to the Region 9
tribes and federal agencies.
Conducted training and outreach to tribes and federal agencies on
landfill criteria and the STIR. Presented solid waste information
at numerous conferences, workshops and training sessions
sponsored by IHS, BIA, EPA, Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
(ITCA), Inter Tribal Council of Nevada (ITCN), and Tribes.
Informational mail-outs were sent to the 139 Region 9 tribes
and to federal agencies.
Provided solid waste technical assistance to tribes and federal
agencies. Assistance focused on 7 tribal recipients of multi-
media grants incorporating solid waste management, ITCA (and
the 8 tribes receiving funding under the ITCA solid waste multi-
media grant), ITCN, and tribes with commercial landfills.
Completed Inter-Agency Agreement with IHS Tuscon Office to
assist Tohono O'Odham Nation with development of a solid
waste plan.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
RCRA PROGRAMS
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 9
Region 10
$85.0
$10.0
$8.8
$25.0
$90.0
0.2
0.1
0.40
0.25
0.1
0.2
.25
.05
.05
.02
.02
0.30
1.00
0.15
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
T/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
D/I
F/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
T/A
D/I
Awarded a grant to the Rural Community Assistance
Corporation to provide solid waste training and technical
assistance to the Region 9 tribes, with a focus on the California
and Nevada tribes.
Funded the Southwest Pacific Recycling Association's effort to
develop linkages with Indian Tribes on buying recycled
materials and on cooperative marketing and market development
programs. SPRA is encouraging and partially funding tribal
membership in SPRA. Educational brochures on recycling and
buying recycled products are being developed by Region 9 for
distribution to Indian Tribes.
Reviewed and commented on the Final EIS for the proposed
commercial Campo landfill. Provided a technical assistance
review of Campo EPA's draft landfill permit. Reviewed a draft
application for RCRA Subtitle D solid waste program
approval.
Provided training for Navajo Nation on Landfill Criteria
(49 CFR Part 258 and State and Tribal Implementation Rule.
Provided technical assistance for regulatory development and
development of a solid waste program approval application.
Developed to the Navajo Solid Waste Automated Tracking
System (NS WATS) for conducting an inventory of open dumps
and solid waste planning.
Met with Cocopah, Colorado River and Hopi Tribes to discuss
RCRA Subtitle D solid waste program approval.
Coordinated multi-media response to flooding and wash-out
from the Tri Cities Landfill on the Salt River Indian
Community. Sent an information request letter under
CERCLA 104(e) to the Tribe and the cities of Mesa,
Scottsdale and Tempe. Coordinated remediation efforts with the
Corp of Engineers, Arizona DEO and the Tribe.
LUST work on Yakima, Colville, Nooksack, Spokane and
Puyallup Indian Reservations.
UST enforcement and site visits/outreach to Washington Tribes.
Complaint response investigation of hazardous waste sites
(post/pole treatment) on Yakima Indian Reservation.
Prepared materials and gave presentation on Used/Waste Oil
Handling at the EPA Tribal Environmental Conference.
Investigated non-NPL hazardous waste site on Colville Indian
Reservation (Chief Joseph Orchard abandoned dumpsite).
Provided assistance for soil gas monitoring program for another
site (Bureau of Reclamantion Brett Pit site).
Conducted a LUST investigation at Toppenish (Yakima
reservation).
Provided oversite of cleanups, closures, inspections, outreach,
and enforcement on all reservations.
Permitted all operational UST facilities providing an updated
notification form.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
RCRA PROGRAMS
EXP.
OFFICE ($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$12.0
$3.3
$2.0
$3.0
$.7
$1.0
$19.0
$3.0
$5.0
0.35
0.50
0.45
0.41
0.12
0.07
0.10
0.02
0.03
0.025
0.1
.05
.03
.02
0.05
0.1
0.05
.1
D/I
Outreach
TA
D/.I
D/I
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
T/A
Outreach
F/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
Mailings to Indian UST coordinators included facility updates,
regulatory changes, and training and outreach material available.
Formal enforcement underway and expedited tickets issued and
being processed for a variety of UST regulatory violations at
various UST facilities on all reervations for variety of UST
regulatory violations.
Maintained Indian land UST database. Previously unknown
closures and unidentified UST sites are being processed as well
as more recent closures, new facilities, and changes. LUST
worksheet used to input data into database has been completed.
Worked with Idaho, Oregon, and Washington Tribes to
develop a better understanding of Subtitle D, Parts 257 and 258.
Assisted in the development of a model solid waste ordinance
for use of Region 10 tribes as they develop or update their
ordinances.
Encouraged and assisted Idaho, Oregon, and Washington tribes
as they begin the process of identifying and understanding their
solid waste management options.
Encouraged Idaho, Oregon and Washington tribes to
consider opportunities for improving their solid waste
management through source reduction, recycling, and
composting.
Discussed with tribes, and referred for resolution when
appropriate, issues and activities affecting ground water and
wetlands on or near Indian lands in Idaho, Oregon, and
Washington.
Discussed with tribes clean ah1 enhancing strategies, such as
freon reclamation projects, in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Encouraged and assisted (4) tribes in the development of
concepts and strategies for youth education projects.
State/Tribal Solid Waste Program Approval. Responded to
Tribal Comments on State Application through Federal
Register and follow-up letter, held conversations with state to
informAesolve concerns.
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill Criteria and Program approval.
Responsed to questions, provided outreach materials.
Participated in national workgroup on RCRA Partial
Authorization Proposed Rule. Developing Rule to Authorize
Tribes for RCRA Hazardous Waste Programs.
Participated in Region 10's Indian Workgroup. Hazardous
Waste Program member.
Outreach/Education: Hazardous Waste and Used Oil issues on
Indian lands.
Awarded Makah Solid Waste Planning Grant for evaluating
alternatives to reservation-based landfill operation.
Developed, reviewed and commented on EPA national and
regional Indian policy issues, regulations and strategic plans.
EPA Region 10 Environmental Conference for Indian Tribes.
Solid Waste Program support for one Alaskan Circuit Rider.
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EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
$65.0
$30.0
$60.0
$17.5
$16.0
$410.0
$4.0
$10.0
$175.0
$30.0
$50.0
$10.0
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.05
0.05
.10
.10
.4
.05
.05
.05
.25
.25
.10
.10
.5
.10
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
Outreach
F/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
F/A
Outreach
F/A
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
Region 10 Solid Waste Innovative Grants Program for the
development of household hazardous waste programs in Alaska
and the translation of the Trash Management Guide into the
Yupik language.
Monitored Northwestern Circuit Rider.
Management of the Region 10 multi-agency Solid Waste
Network techniacal assistance team.
Technical assistance for solid waste planning on reservations in
Washiungton, Oregon and Idaho.
Region 10 Solid Waste Tribal Scholarship Program.
Technical assistance for the development of a model solid waste
ordinance for illegal dumping of garbage.
Funding of $140,000 to Region 8, and $90,000 each to
Regions 5,6, 9 for training of tribal members, site assessments,
corrective action, and hiring circuit riders and senior
environmental employees for LUST program.
Developed UST/LUST National Native American Lands Policy
Statement
Conducted general program coordination with OFA, OGC, other
OSWER and regional offices.
Provided assistance in the preparation of the Native American
Network and the Conference Report of the First National Tribal
Conference on Environmental Management.
Provided grant support for the development of IndianNet, a
tribal communication network.
Participated in two tribal meetings in Region 6 by presenting
sessions on Subtitle D issues.
Presented training sessions at BIA Area Directors meeting at the
request of BI A.
Participated in the development of a primer for tribes on
Subtitle D permit program approval.
Represented OS W on Indian workgroup; participated in rule-
making and other inter and intra agency activities; established
and maintained communications with Tribes and tribal
organizations.
Provided contract support for a variety of activitiees including:
Regional tribal meetings, tribal code reviews, assistance to
Cherokee, NC in developing regional solid waste management
plan, training presentations, regulatory support, preliminary
support for Second National Tribal Conference, STIR primer for
tribes, tribal access to SRPB bulletin board.
Provided funding for two presentations to EPA staff on Indian
Law.
Initiated the development of a joint EPA/VISTA project for the
Native Alaskan Villages.
Circuit Rider positions for Regions 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10.
Grant assistance to AIO for the development and
implementation of IndianNet, a tribal communications network.
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EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
HQ
$15.0
$15.0
$20.0
$22.0
$20.0
.10
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Giant assistance to Flathead tribe for the development of a
solid waste management code.
Grant assistance to the Blackfeet tribe for the development
of a solid waste management code.
Grant assistance to the Makah Indian reservation for the
development of a solid waste management plan.
Grant assistance to Rocky Boys Indian Reservation to
support a solid waste collection, transportation and off-site
management system.
Grant assistance to JNTEC for development and implementation
of a tribal oeer match program.
Grant assistance to the Gila River tribe for the
development of a hazardous waste management program.
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OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$151.4
$12.5
$5.0
$20.0
$40.0
$718.4
$847.9
$4.0
$12.6
.10
0.2
0.38
.1
.25
.10
.10
0.25
0.25
0.05
0.25
0.30
0.30
0.10
.01
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
F/A
T/A
D/I
D/[
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
Information dissemination to all tribes on Title III, and
HMTUSA.
Negotiated Inter- Agency Agreement with DOI for their funding
up to $250,000 to extinguish a fire and site remediation at a
landfill located on the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Reservation.
EPA provided technical assistance in evaluating the situation
and in managing the response.
Administered FY92 CERCLA/SARA CORE grants for St.
Regis Mohawk Tribe. Awarded FY93 CERCLA/SARA CORE
grant
Assessment of hazardous waste dumping on Tuscarora Indian
Reservation analysis of disposal options.
The Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin continues to draw on
Cooperatrivc Agreement initiated in FY90 to enable them to
participate in the RI/FS process at the Fort Howard Sludge
Lagoon Site in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Title III implementation on Indian land, First Responder-
Awareness Level training, Multi-media work group
participation grant oversight.
First Responder-Awareness Level course presentations and TAT
oversight.
Technical Assistance Team (TAT) contractors involved in
presenting First Responder-Awareness Level courses.
Continued technical assistance to the Cherokee Nation Office of
Environmental Services (CNOES) during the development
phase of their CERCLA Site Assessment program.
Continued technical assistance to the Pueblo Office of
Environmental Programs (POEP) during the development phase
of their CERCLA Site Assessment Programs.
Negotiation and award of Management Assistance funding to the
Navajo Nation for interaction with Region 6 at the United
Nuclear and Prewitt NPL sites through a Support Agency
Cooperative Agreement.
Provided technical assistance to the Inter-Tribal Environmental
Council of Oklahoma in adding 12 Tribal Governments to the
original 20-member ITEC.
Negotiation and award of a Core Program and Multi-Site
Cooperative Agreement ($445K and $273 .4K, respectively) to
the All Indian Pueblo Council of New Mexico.
Negotiation and award of a Core Program and Multi-Site
Cooperative Agreement ($400.5K and $447.3K, respectively) to
the Inter-Tribal Environmental Council of Oklahoma.
Provided training and guidance to the Oklahoma and Pueblo
Tribes in Superfund procurement and administration.
Sponsored 2-day SARA Title III/Comunity Right-to-Know
workshop to Region 7 Tribes.
Awarded 305(a) grant to Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe for
recognition and identification of hazardous materials.
Awarded 305(a) grant to Salish and Kootenai Tribes for
awareness level course.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 9
$9.8
$4.0
$4.0
$7.1
$4.0
$30.0
$10.0
$35.0
$3.6
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.02
.10
.10
.01
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Awarded 305(a) grant to Crow Tribe for introduction to
Emergency Management
Awarded 305(a) grant to Fort Peck for Leadership and Influence,
Public Policy for Responders and Decision-Making, and
Problem Solving courses.
Awarded 305(a) grant to Standing Rock Sioux Tribe for
Recognition and Identification, Incident Analysis courses.
Awarded 305(a) grant to Southern Ute Tribe for Incident
Analysis course.
Awarded 305(a) grant to Three Affiliated Tribes at Ft Berthold
Emergency Planning course.
Entered into AOC with Stone Container Inc. that requires that
the company to characterize and clean-up soil and ground water
contamination at a former wood treatment facility located on the
Yavapai-Prescott reservation. EPA Region 9 is overseeing the
work.
Performed site assessments at four aerial applicators on the
Colorado River Indian Tribes. The data collected will
be used to determine whether any of these sites presented an
imminent and substantial endangerment and need removal
actions.
Performed an emergency removal on the Augustine
Indian reservation near Thermal, CA. Over 20 drums of
abandoned hazardous material and wastes were removed and
properly disposed of.
Performed an emergency removal on the Morongo
Indian reservation near Banning, CA. Abandoned corrosive
and organic drug laboratory wastes were removed and sent off-
site for disposal.
Performed a time critical removal on Navajo Nation lands near
Montezuma Creek, UT. Six drums of abandoned hazardous
waste were packed and sent offrsite disposal.
Superfund samples collected from Elem Rancheria (CA).
Conducted SARA Title III Tribal workshops for Multi-Media
Grant recipients. Gave presentations on "SARA Title III on
Indian Lands as compared to States" in training sponsored by
Multi-Media Grant Project Managers for Tribal representatives.
Participated in SARA Tide HI Tribal workshop for members of
the NV Tribal Environmental Coalition sponsored by
NV Emergency Management Division.
Initiated contractor support for a hazards, vulnerability, risk
analyses including transportation and worst case scenario of the
Hopi Reservation (*to be completed in FY94). Copy will be
given to the Hopi Nation to be incorporated into their Chemical
Emergency Plan, when developed.
Rincon Chemical Emergency Response Plan was reviewed and
comments extensively discussed with Rincon planner.
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OFFICE OF SOOD WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OFFICE
EXP.
( SI. 000}
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
$9.24
$300.0
.25
.05
.30
.10
.02
.05
.01
.01
0.80
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
Provided contractor support for a hazards, vulnerability, and risk
analyses of the Navajo Nation, including transportation
corridors and a worst case scenario. This will be a supplement
to the Regional Response Team (RRT) area plan. Copy will be
given to Navajo Emergency Management Department (NEMD)
to be incorporated into the Navajo Chemical Emergency Plan,
when developed. Made site visit and had numerous
teleconferences with NEMD staff discussing and giving
extensive technical assistance on implementation of SARA
Tide in.
Provided extensive technical assistance on SARA Title III
implementation and proposals for SARA Title in Innovative
Technical Assistance Grants for the Salt River Indian
Community and the Gila River Reservation.
Participated in review and selection of Multi-Media Grant
applications with Regional Indian Work Group members. Gave
extensive technical assistance on implementation of SARA
Title III, commented on workplans, revisions and quarterly
reports for the following (9) FY93 Multi-Media recipients:
Fort McDowell Indian Community, San Carlos Apache
Reservation, Tohono O'Odham Reservation, Pyramid Lake
Reservation, NV Tribal Environmental Coalition Tribes;
Hoopa Valley Reservation, and Morongo Band of Mission
Indians.
Provided technical assistance on EPCRA implementation to the
following tribes: Colorado River Indian Tribe,
Quechan Indian Tribe, Ak Chin Reservation; Walker
River Pauite Tribe; Campo Band of Mission Indians,
Cabazon Band of Mission Indians, Fort Mojave Tribe and
Shingle Springs Rancheria.
Sent invitations and follow-up calls inviting Tribal
Chairpersons and Tribal Environmental Reps to attend
RRT meetings in San Diego, San Francisco, CA and Phoenix,
AZ.
Joint review with Region IX FEM A and recommendation for
funding of SARA Title III Planning and Training Grants &
HazMat Transportation Uniform Safety Act (HM.TUS A)
training grants. T/A given to tribes on proposal guidelines.
Presentation on "Comparison of SARA Title III on Indian
Lands and States" at NV SERC meeting.
Sent 140 proposal guideline packages to Region 9 Tribes.
Participated in various environmental conferences and numerous
meetings. In FY93, the Navajo Superfund Program completed
19 Preliminary Assessments, 8 site inspections and initiated a
special project with EPA's removal program to address the
assessment and bioremediation of toxaphene contaminated
dipping vats on Navajo lands.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
EXP. WORK
OFHCE ($1 000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 9
legion 10
HQ
$250
$53.0
$10.0
$0.5
$2.0
$20.0
0.50
.01
0.6
0.05
0.01
0.5
0.02
0.03
0.025
0.038
0.005
0.013
F/A
Outreach
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
F/A
D/t
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
F/A
The Superfund Core Program Cooperative Agreement
committed the Navajo Nation to participate in the development
of the Navajo Nation Environmental Policy Act, to develop a
tribal Hazardous Substance Code and to determine the kind of
environmental program that should be suitable for the Navajo
Nation. An intepregrated corrective action program has been
identified as most useful for the Navajo Nastion. The
Hazardous Substance Code is still in the development stage.
An intermittent IPA (legal counsel) provided assistance in the
development of the Hazardous Substance Code.
Distributed HMTUSA materials to Washington Tribes.
Provided follow-up assistance to Upper Skagit and Quileute
tribes.
Region 10 Superfund provided management assistance funds to
Puyallup Tribe to allow the Tribe to activiely participate in
cleanup at the Commencement Bay Superfund Site, Tacoma,
WA and to support the Puyallup Land Claims Settlement Act.
Prepared of a Quality Assurance project plan in support
of Superfund remedial investigation.
CIS data tapes and other miscellaneous support for
investigations of the Tulalip landfill superfund site.
Superfund Site Manager supports environmental cleanups on
216 acres of property to be transferred to the Puyallup Tribe
under the Puyallup Land Claims Settlement Act (25 U.S.C.
1773)
Funding for Puyallup Tribe of Indians to oversee cleanup work
at Tacoma Tar Pits Superfund site in Tacoma, Washington.
Responded to inquiries involving implementation of Subpart O
regulation and provided general program coordination with
OFA, OGC, Regional and other OSWER offices.
Coordinated with Regional Indian Coordinators to develop
Support Agency Cooperative Agreements with Tribes at
Superfund sites; affecting Indian lands and clarify EPA policy in
regard to TAG awards to Indian Tribes.
Participated in planning the 1994 2nd National Tribal
Conference on Environmental Management.
Participated in the IWG, the TAS workgroup, the EPA
Interagency Indian Environmental Discussion Group, and the
Interagency Working Group on Native American Issues for
CERCLA Reauthorization.
Prepared and presented information on Indian Tribal
involvement in the Superfund program at the National Indian
Work Group meeting.
Collected financial and activity data on Indian Tribal
participation in the Superfund program from EPA information
data bases.
Recruited an Indian Tribal educator to participate in EPA's
Summer Teachers Institute.
Contributed funding for the Tribal Lands Environmental Science
Scholarship Program.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
HQ
$3.0
$50.00
$30.0
0.005
.05
.02
T/A
Conducted the Superfund Response Agreements Seminar, at
which approximately 10% were Tribal representatives.
Assisted DOT in development of Hazardous Materials
Transportation Act (HMTA) Training Grants program for tribes.
Reviewed grant applications and participated on panel to
recommend funding. (CEPPO)
Reviewed SARA 305(a) grant applications and participated in
FEMA panel to recommend funding. (CEPPO)
Tribal scholarship program contribution (CEPPO).
Gila River grant for Clean Air 112(r) program development.
(CEPPO)
Awarded to Salt River high risk/high priority grant. (CEPPO)
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THE OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA) has regulatory responsibility
for ensuring compliance with environmental standards in a wide range of areas affecting the
quality of life. EPA's enforcement philosophy is to encourage voluntary compliance by
communities and private industry and, as mandated by Federal laws, to oversee direct
enforcement activities performed by State and local governments to meet environmental
standards. The Agency initiates enforcement actions to protect the public health and the
environment when voluntary compliance has not been achieved.
In FY93, OECA's Office of Federal Activities managed the Multi-Media Assistance Program
and joined with the Office of Criminal Enforcement in providing enforcement training for
tribes.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
OFFICE
EXP.
(Sl.OOO)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 4
Region 5
$14.0
$15.0
.3
.1
.2
.5
.1
.2
.1
.5
.5
0.15
0.2
0.3
D/I
Outreach
D/I
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
D/I
D/I
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
T/A ,
T/A
Continue to coordinate Regional Indian Program; outreach
activities to Tribes (i.e. monthly mailings, constant phone
contact, media/Tribal meetings and tribal visits); hire and
oversee Tribal liaison, work with Regional Indian Workgroup,
National IWG, Tribal organizations, and provide technical
assistance funding information.
Continue to coordinate and chair cross-media Indian workgroup
meetings. Provide tribal information and HQs/Regional updated
to the IWG. Indentify tribal environmental need to IWG.
Coordinated the review and rating of Tribal General Assistance
Grant proposals, three new proposals were funded and one on-
going grant awarded additional money. Monitor and oversee
existing four tribal grants.
Ensured Tribal involvement and access to pollution prevention
grant funds (PPIS). Worked with Passamaquoddy Indian
Township on grant award.
Obtained HQs funding and completed Phase I of the Tribal
Training Program for EPA Region 1 and States with Tribal
involvement, an agenda conference notebook was prepared.
Training will be held Fall 1994.
Tribal environmental assessment completed and information
incorporated into N.E. Tribal Profiles. Each Tribe reviewed
Multi-Media Profiles and once finalized they were distributed to
Tribes and EPA staff.
Coordinated and worked with Water Mgmt. Division, ORC,
Environmental Review Office and Acting RA on Pequot Tribe
casino. Initiated Interagency Workgroup, chaired by BIA, to
assist Tribe.
Coordinated with Water Mgmt. Division on NPDES draft
permit for Lincoln Pulp and Paper. Reviewed Penobscot
Nation comments and EPA response, acted as liaison with Tribe
to help ensure fish consumption information considered.
Participated in HQs Indian Advisory Council. Comment and
review Council's Policy and Charter. Participate HQs.
Environmental Equity Tribal Study Group and review/comment
position paper. Coordinate and work with ME Tribes in
selection of Tribal representative for Tribal Operations
Committee (TOC).
Awarded and overviewed multi-media grants to five tribes in
Region IV.
Visited and consulted with the tribes in the Region assisting
them with EPA liaison and grant procedures. Attended
meetings which covered various environmental areas.
Regional Indian Program Coordinator (RIPC) continued work as
primary liaison for tribes and tribal organizations, States , and
other Federal agencies on EPA Indian Policy and Regional
Indian Program. Provided advice, training, technical assistance,
planning functions, meetings, specific projects, funding
information, etc.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
Region 6
0.5
3.0
1.0
0.3
0.3
0.2
1.0
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
T/A
T/A
RIPC's overall coordination of Regional Indian program by
working with PMD Indian Program staff, Regional Indian
Workgroup (RIWG), Regional management, and HQ; chairing
RIWG meetings; developing workplans, grant policies &
criteria, Regional guidance, briefing materials and memoranda,
program initiatives; representing Region on National Indian
Workgroup and at meetings with Indian organizations. Tribal
governments, State and Federal agencies, and universities.
Region 5 Indian Environmental Liaisons (IEL): General on-site
facilitation and assistance in the implementation and
administration of environmental programs on Indian lands.
Facilitation of MOUs (e.g., Tribal-State MOU for UST) and
special projects (e.g., National Hazardous Waste pilot project
with the Menoiminee Tribe). Face-to-face contact and
interaction as a resource to Tribes, providing advice on
communication between Tribes, EPA, local, State and
Federal agencies and organizations. Notification of training and
funding opportunities.
Senior Environmental Employee Position: conducted special
projects in evironmental education and other initiatives for
technical assistance and outreach with Region 5 tribes.
Various planning and management reporting both to Region and
HQ; coordination of Regional Indian Workgroup; coordination
with the Great Lakes National Program Office; inclusion of
tribal concerns in various initiatives; provision of answers
controlled correspondence and other call-letters, etc. Performed
by all Indian Program staff.
Activities as Lead Region for Indian Program: quarterly reports,
issue papers, regulation reviews, and general Regional input to
national agendas.
NEPA facilitation and assistance: Provision of technical
assistance and expertise as needed for specific tribal projects and
issues. Advice for development of EIS/EA processes, Tribal
NEPAs, and to address concerns regarding various reviews of
EIS's and EA's affecting Indian lands in Region 5.
Development and Provision of "Principles of Environmental
Assessment" training module to five Region 5 tribes.
Coordinated five-State Regional Indian Program. Regional
Manager Multi-Media Assistance to Tribes Program; Member,
EPA National Indian Work Group; serves on a number of EPA
National and Regional Work Groups and Advisory Committees,
including Environmental Justice, Clean Air Act Regulations,
Cultural Diversity, American Indian Advisory Committee, and
Treatment as a State; coordinates and provides consultation to
all media/programs for 66 tribes in five-State Region; chairs 50-
member Regional Indian Work Group; and provdes close
coordination with Regional Solid Waste "Circuit Rider,"
working exclusively with tribes.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
Region 10
$40.0
$20.0
$13.4
.50
.50
.10
1.0
0.8
1.5
0.8
.2
1.75
2.0
.05
.03
.01
.10
.01
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
T/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
D/I
Coordination of Regional Indian Program; project manager for
Multi-media assistance agreements;; member EPA National
Indian Workgroup; provided regional coordination for American
Indian Advisory Council; member General Assistance
workgroup; coordination with 2 Senior Environmental
Employees.
Senior Environmental Employee circuit rider; liaison between
EPA and Regional Tribes.
Development of GIS Region 7 Tribal Database.
Awarded funds under existing grant to CERT for administration
of the Tribal Internship program. One Native American rotated
through the various programs in the Region.
Continued a tribal Comparative Risk Study with OPPE
Headquarters. Study involves tribes with multi-media grants
and incorporates the data review and assessments these tribes are
undertaking through their multi-media efforts.
Provided overall coordination of Indian Program; spoke with
multi-media tribes on a regular basis to provide information and
assistance on multi-media program development; worked with
tribes to ensure progress reports in a timely fashion; reviewed
and commented on proposed workplans.
Provided information and assistance on multi-media program
development; worked with tribes to ensure progress reports were
submitted in a timely fashion; reviewed and commented on
proposed workplans.
Provided assistance management, application process, project
monetary and closeout.
Provided technical assistance and training, advice and
management assistance.
Incorporated tribal components to State PPIS awards in CO, UT
and MT. Also participated in P3 project to Devils Lake Sioux.
Senior Environmental Employees providing liaison between
Tribes and the EPA Regional Office programs.
Coordination of issues affecting Region's 139 Federally
recognized Tribal governments. Act as main point of contact
for Tribes. Participate in Regional and National Indian Work
Groups. Coordinate with other Federal agencies having
responsibilities for working with Tribal governments.
Review of Campo Final EIS, Cahuilla development of EA,
Cabazon development of E A, participated in scoping of Navajo
Nation 10-year Timber Plan, worked on Glen Canyon Dam pre-
EIS with (several tribes were affected and participated as
cooperative agencies) and worked on Black Mesa Section 404
issue.
Performance on the 206 CWA grant awarded the Nez Perce
Tribe was researched and meetings were held with Idaho RA,
Water Chief and Liaison to get on track.
Filed deviation request on Nez Perce grant, requresting extension
of time.
Visited all Idaho Tribes with Region 10 Indian Coordinator.
Completed visit reports and filed. Sent out "thank you " letters
to tribes, and addressed issues that came up at the meetings.
Attended Indian Workgroup meeting in Washington, D.C.
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OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT AND COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
$275.5
.05
.01
.02
.02
.01
.06
.02
.15
.15
.01
.03
1.9
2.8
T/A
D/I
Outreach
D/I
Outreach
D/I
D/I
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
D/I
T/A
Training
Collaborated with Region X and 100 staff members to prepare a
Tribal Customer Survey for Idaho Tribes. The results should
show how effective the tribes feel EPA is performing.
Attended NW Summer Symposium at University of Idaho.
Hosted by Coeur D'Alene Tribe and Nez Perce Tribe. Topic
"Economic Development."
Participated on the Idaho Committee on Indian Education. Set
goals and recommendations for improving American Indian
Education. This was through the State Board of Education,
State Board of Education, Alliance of Idaho Tribes and State
Division of Vocational Education.
Attended Tribal Environmental Conference in Marysville.
Coordinated Air Panel from Idaho Tribes for presentation to
attendees.
DEQ, EPA State and Region X met in Seattle to discuss
process for smooth transition to Tribal WQS. We have two
tribes very close to achieving their own standards and want to
assure their success.
Attended Indian Law Seminar in Denver, Co. Treaty
Workshop hosted by Nez Perce Tribe of Idaho. Organized and
attended Career Fair booth at the Nez Perce Reservation. All
local schools in area attended, and Clean Lakes meeting for
Tribes in Yakima, WA. Attended National IWG in Pheonix,
AZ.
Participated in the 106 CWA and Multi-Media grant process
selections. Meetings were conducted by teleconference and face-
to-face. Represented and attended the Indian Workgroup
meetings in the Seattle Office.
Researched and produced a Tribal Environmental Directory.
Federal and State offices and contacts as well as all Tribes were
included. Update on directory in process at this time.
Idaho Operations, Region X, hosted a Grant Accounting
Workshop for all Region X Tribes.
Researched Federal and State offices in Idaho for water data for
workshop presented in Seattle, WA by NW Renewable
Resources. Contacts were used for presenters at the workshop.
Contacted the Idaho Tribes for pollution prevention grant
proposals, Multi-Media, Wetlands and Sec. 106.
Coordination of the Regional Indian Program. Acted as main
point of contact for all Tribes/Alaska Native Villages (ANV) for
all media programs. Local Regional Indian Work Group
meetings. Participated in regular National Indian Work Group
teleconferences. Coordinated ongoing cross-cultural Native
Peoples Initiative for regional staff. Carried out project officer
responsibilities. Reviewed NEPA documents effecting
Skokomish Reservation.
Grant to the National Council of Senior Citizens to provide
Senior Environmental Employees to provide technical
assistance to tribes.
Coordination of the Indian Program on a national level.
Funding for the hosting of the, Tribal Environmental
Investigations training program.
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MULTI-MEDIA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Typically, tribal requests for EPA assistance involve more than one Program Office. In those
instances, the statutes require the tribes to account individually for funds provided by each
program. This can prevent an integrated environmental approach and may create a high
paperwork burden for the tribes. In an effort to alleviate this, the Agency requested more
flexibility in assisting the tribes to build their overall environmental management capacity.
Congress, in response to the Agency's request, provided EPA with the authorization to issue
multi-media grants.
The intent of the multi-media/general assistance program is to provide maximum flexibility for
the Agency to work with federally recognized tribes and tribal consortia to plan, develop and
establish the most suitable environmental management programs for their reservations. In
other words, multi-media assistance agreements are intended to assist Indian tribes in
developing the capacity to manage their own environmental programs by providing an
integrated and streamlined means for the tribes to receive federal assistance. Multi-media
assistance agreements offer the opportunity for tribes to develop an integrated environmental
program and develop the capability to manage specific delegated programs.
The Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992, was enacted October 24,
1992. The regulations implementing the Act were published in the Federal Register on
December 2, 1993, by the EPA. This Act and the regulation created the General Assistance
Program which replaces the EPA's Multi-Media Assistance Program in FY94. The General
Assistance Program will provide funding assistance to federally-recognized tribal governments
and tribal consortia for the purpose of planning, developing and establishing the capability to
implement environmental management programs.
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MULTI-MEDIA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EXP.*
($1,000)
WORK**
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
$35.0
$80.0
$65.0
$70.0
$109.0
$117.0
$78.5
$79.570
$64.570
$49.570
$34.570
$26.720
$27.879
$33.502
$33.108
$38.826
$22.743
$63.747
$26.477
$28.249
$49.554
.02
.02
.02
.02
.10
.05
.05
0.1
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
.02
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Awarded to the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township.
Awarded to the Wampanoag Tribe.
Awarded to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribe.
Awarded to Narragansett Tribe.
Awarded an additional multi-media cooperative agreement to the
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for development of its regulatory
process, development of tribal data base, environmental
newsletter, and management plan.
Awarded an additional multi-media cooperative agreement to the
Seneca.Nation of Indians for its management plan, development
of procedures to assess environmental impacts, educational
efforts, and consortium building.
Awarded an additional multi-media cooperative agreement to the
Oneida Indian Nation for its environmental assessment and
development of a management plan and regulatory codes.
Awarded $616,719 to the Region IV Tribes.
Analyzed and counseled on multi-media grants to Indian Tribes.
Reviewed TAS, General Assistance, Indian Law Enforcement
Regulations and Guidance and policies.
Participated in IWG and ILAWG conference calls and activities.
Awarded to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
Awarded to Miccosukee Indian Tribe of Florida.
Awarded to Seminole Indian Tribe of Florida.
Awarded to Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians.
Awarded to Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Inter-Tribal Council of Michigan.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Oneida Tribe of Wisconsin.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Sault Ste. Marie Band of Lake Superior
Chippewas, Michigan.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Sokaogon Band of Chippewas, Wisconsin.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Lac Courte Oreilles Reservation,
Wisconsin.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Bad River Band of Lake Superior
Chippewas, Wisconsin.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior
Chippewas, Wisconsin.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Fond du Lac Reservation, Minnesota.
Multi-media award augmentation for completion of second-year
multi-media grant to Grand Portage Reservation, Minnesota.
* Represents funds pooled from Regional and HQ accounts.
** Represents efforts expended at the Regional level.
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MITT/TT-MEDTA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OFFICE
EXP.*
($1,000)
WORK**
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
$26.525
$53.0
$28.0
$8.063
$56.501
$28.0
$53.0
$28,0
$22.788
$17.092
$18.83
$27.877
$28.0
$99.95
$21.596
$17.11
$42.111
$19.438
$18.716
$28.322
$26.929
$7.581
$50.0
$49.536
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
;05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
.05
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Renewed multi-media grant to the White Earth Reservation,
Minnesota.
Renewed multi-media grant to the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribe,
Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to the Leech Lake Reservation,
Minnesota.
Renewed multi-media grant to Bois Forte Reservation,
Minnesota.
Renewed multi-media grant to Red Lake Band of Chippewas,
Minnesota.
Renewed multi-media grant to Lac du Flambeau Band of
Chippewa, Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to Forest County Potawatomi,
Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to Prairie Island Sioux Reservation,
Minnesota.
Renewed multi-media grant to St. Croix Reservation,
Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to Winnebago Business
Community, Wisconsin.
Renewed multi-media grant to the Keweenaw Bay Reservation,
Michigan.
Renewed multi-media grant to the Upper and Lower Sioux
Communities, Minnesota.
Third year of multi-media program to Inter-Tribal Council of
Michigan.
Third year of multi-media program to Sault Ste. Marie Band of
Chippewas, Michigan.
Third year of multi-media program to Oneida Tribe of
Wisconsin.
Third year of multi-media program to Sokaogon Band of
Chippewas, Wisconsin.
Third year of multi-media program to Lac Courte Band of
Ghippewas, Wisconsin.
Third year of multi-media program to Bad River of Chippewas,
Wisconsin.
Third year of multi-media program to Red Cliff Band of
Chippewas, Wisconsin.
Third year of multi-media program of Fond du Lac Reservation,
Minnesota.
Third year of multi-media program to Grand Portage
Reservation, Minnesota.
First year multi-media grant awarded to Mille Lacs Band of
Chippewa, Minnesota.
Awarded to Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.
* Represents funds pooled from Regional and HQ accounts.
** Represents efforts expended at the Regional level.
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MULTI-MEDIA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OFFICE
EXP.*
(51,000)
WORK**
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Rppinti 6
Region 7
Region 7
Region 8
StfQO
$200.0
$165.0
$150.0
$45.0
$45.0
$55.0
$45.0
$45.0
$75.0
$75.0
$75.0
$60.0
$45.0
$20.0
$45.0
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Awarded tn Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes nf Oklahoma.
Awarded to the Cherokee Nation Tribe of Oklahoma.
Awarded to the Jicarilla Apache Tribe of Oklahoma.
Awarded to the All Indian Pubelo Council of New Mexico (New
Mexico Consortia -19).
Awarded cooperative agreement to Sac & Fox Tribe Multi-
media activities, including solid waste issues pesticide
appplication training, water quality assessment, radon testing,
UST monitoring, and Environmental Education.
Awarded cooperative agreement to the Winnebago Tribe of
Nebraska for activities including a phase II wetlands study,
water quality data base development, Environmental Education,
development of a solid waste management plan.
Awarded cooperative agreement to the Kickapoo Tribe of Kansas
for activities including air quality standards, solid waste codes,
recycling, UST monitoring, water quality assessment, wetlands
assessment, Environmental Education.
Awarded cooperative agreement to the Santee Sioux Tribe of
Nebraska for activities including water quality assessment, solid
waste codes, recycling plan, Environmental Education, Radon
testing, UST monitoring, Toxic substance investigation.
Awarded cooperative agreement to the Potawatomi Tribe of
Kansas for activities including water quality assessment, solid
waste codes, pesticide application training, and Environmental
Education.
Awarded new cooperative agreement to the Crow Tribe to
initiate the development of a multi-media environmental
program.
Awarded new cooperative agreement to the Turtle Mountain
Band of Chippewa Indians to initiate the development of a
multi-media environmental program.
Awarded new cooperative agreement to the Blackfeet Tribe to
initiate the development of a multi-media environmental
program.
Awarded an additional cooperative agreement to the Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribe to continue the development of a multi-
media environmental program.
Awarded an additional cooperative agreement to the Fort Peck
Tribe to continue the development of a multi-media
environmental program.
Awarded an additional cooperative agreement to the Fort
Belknap Reservation to continue the development of a multi-
media environmental program.
Awarded an additional cooperative agreement to the Confederated
Salish and Kootenai Tribes to continue the development of a
multi-media environmental program.
* Represents funds pooled from Regional and HQ accounts.
** Represents efforts expended at the Regional level.
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MTJT/TT-MEDTA/ftFNFKAl, ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
OFFTCF
EXP.
*
0001
WORK**
YEARS
TYPE
DESCRIPTION
legion 8
Region 9
Region 10
$60.0
$60.0
$45.0
$50.0
$1,000.0
$96.8
$75.0
$75.0
$80.0
$35.0
$25.0
$35.0
$40.0
$70.0
$50.0
$50.0
$50.0
$50.0
$50.0
$65.0
$95.0
$140.9
$140 9
.10
.10
.07
.1
F/A
F/A
3/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Awarded an additional cooperative agreement to the Yankton
Sioux Tribe to continue the development of a multi-media
environmental program.
Awarded to Arapahoe & Shoshone Tribes of the Wind River
Reservation of Wyoming.
Awarded to Southern Ute Tribe of Colorado.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the Duck Valley
Shoshone Paiute Tribe.
Continued Cooperative Agreement with the Inter Tribal Council
of Arizona.
Awarded New Cooperative Agreement to Tohono O'Odham
Nation.
Awarded New Cooperative Agreement to Hoopa Valley Tribe,
CA.
Awarded New Cooperative Agreement to Pyramid Lake Paiute
Tribe, NV.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the NV Indian
Environmental Coalition through the Inter Tribal Council of
Nevada.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the San Carlos Apache
Tribe.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the Ft. McDowell Tribe.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the White Mountain
Aoache Tribe.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the Morongo Band of
Mission Indians.
Continued Cooperative Agreement to the Navaio Nation.
Provided oversight for 14 grants issued as Multi-Media in FY92
as part of the NWIFC Washington Coordinated Tribal
Water Quality Program.
Provided assistance to 26 Washington tribes and NWIFC for the
coordinated tribal program. Worked with 13 tribes and NWIFC
as assigned in developing workplans and submitting grant
applications. Attended monthly NWIFC/tribal coordination
meetings.
Awarded erant to Warm Springs Tribe of Oregon.
Awarded grant to Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.
Awarded grant to Association of Village Council presidents of
Alaska (formerly Village of Kwethluk (AK)(48 Villages)..
Awarded grant to Burns Paiute Tribe of Oregon.
Awarded grant to Umatilla Tribe of Oregon.
Awarded grant to Chaguchmiut (AK) (formerly Village of
Tatitiek(AK)(4 Villages).
Awarded to S. Puget Inter-Tribal Consortium (five Washington
Tribes).
Awarded grant to Quileute Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Upper Skagit Tribe of Washington.
* Represents funds pooled from Regional and HQ accounts.
** Represents efforts expended at the Regional level.
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MULTI-MEDIA/GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
EXP.* WORK**
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 10
$90.9
$90.9
$162.7
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$90.9
$181.8
$136.6
$90.9
.01
.1
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
D/I
Awarded grant to Swinomish Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Sauk-Sauiattle Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Suquamish Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Lummi Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Nooksack Tribe of Washington.
Awarded gramt to Tulalip Tribes of Washington.
Awarded grant to Stillaguamish Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Muckleshoot Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Puyallup Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Nisqually Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Squaxin Island Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Skokomish Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Port Gamble Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Jamestown SldallaTribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Lower Elwha Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Makah Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Hoh Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Shoalwater Bay Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Quinault Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Yakima Indian Nation of Washington.
Awarded grant to Colville Confederated Tribe of Washington.
Awarded grant to Spokane and Kalispel Tribes of Washington.
Awarded gramt to N.W. Indian Fisheries of Washington.
Awarded grant to Chehalis Confederated Tribes of Washington.
Provided oversight for 3 Washington tribal multi-media grants.
Reviewed and evaluated 17 proposals for tribal multi-media
grants. Assigned Project Officer duties for 5 grants awarded to
Washington tribes/consortia. Provided assistance in revising
workplans and submitting grant applications.
* Represents funds pooled from Regional and HQ accounts.
** Represents efforts expended at the Regional level.
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OFFICE OF POLICY. PLANNING AND EVALUATION
OPPE provides a broad analytical perspective to Agency management on issues related to
policy-making, thus its work is often programmatic or interdisciplinary in nature. OPPE
manages the Agency's Strategic Planning and Management System as well as the Regulatory
Management and Information Collection processes, provides program evaluation and statistical
consultation to EPA's Program Offices and Regions, and reviews annual budget submissions
of Agency programs. OPPE conducts policy analysis, strategic thinking, and innovations in
areas such as climate studies, economic research, risk management and communication,
regulatory negotiations, and environmental innovations. OPPE also provides regulatory
review and analysis to give the Administrator the quality control and independent analyses
necessary to make intelligent regulatory decisions. OPPE also has Regional counterparts--
Planning, Evaluation and Analysis staffs-who report to the Assistant Regional Administrators.
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OFFICE OF POLICY. PLANNING AND EVALUATION
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
Region 10
HQ
$1.3
$1.0.
$30.0
$21.1
$27.5
$21.5
$125.7
$20.0
$8.3
$82.0
.6
0.05
0.15
.2
0.75
0.12
0.10
0.03
0.25
T/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Grant review; technical assistance and oversight to tribes; mini
training sessions, continued active participation on Indian
Work Group and Navajo Task Force; funded new tribes and/or
new programs.
Superfund samples collected from Elm Rancheria (CA).
Quality assurance (review QA project plans and grants, WP and
WS laboratory PE studies) for Navaio Nation.
Conducted onsite review of Navajo Nation administrative
systems in Window Rock, AZ. Conducted follow-up from
Superfund Management Assistance Program visit of prior year.
Conducted study of Indian Program in Regional Office including
an assessment of Indian Program coordination functions and
how best to target resources to Tribes.
Awarded Kwethluk I.R. A. Council to develop and implement a
Pollution Prevention Education Program.
Awarded Swinomish Tribal Community to initiate a Pollution
Prevention Outreach Program.
Awarded Shoshone-Bannock Tribes for a Pilot Bio-Remediation
Project
Awarded Chugachrniut for the Chagach Village Waste Water
Treatment Planning Project.
Awarded Jamestown S'Klallum Tribe to initiate a Multi-Media
Pollution Prevention Outreach Program.
Comparative risk evaluation of environmental problems faced
by eight Tribes in Region 8. Tribes have defiined the problem
areas, set project goals, set project schedule, and are collecting
data and considering methods and criteria.
Report released of comparative risk evaluation of environmental
problems faced by eleven Tribes in Wisconsin. Risk
management discussions and work with Federal agencies is
underway.
Assisted Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa in developing a
GIS-based Environmental Information System to enhance
Tribes's environmental protection efforts, especially ground
water and radon.
Fish consumption survey conducted and analyzed through a
cooperative agreement with the Columbia River Inter-Tribal
Fish Commission. Four Tribes participated.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
.01
0.3
0.2
2.0
0.30
0.05
0.20
0.20
0.05
.10
D/I
Outreach
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
D/I
Provided legal counsel to media program offices and Tribes
regarding Penobscot nation limited TAS approval, NEPA/EIS
issues with Mashantucket Pequot Tribal development, and
Lincoln Pulp and Paper NPDES permit review/Penobscot
River. Participated in RIWG and NIWG.
Provided legal counsel to program offices regarding general
Indian law matters, jurisdictional issues and EPA enforcement
policy and protocol; reviewed grant applications and workplans;
participated in National Indian Attorney Workgroup and
Regional Indian Workgroup. Discussed EPA's Indian Policy
and explained EPA's position regarding enforcement on Indian
lands with Indian Nations and citizens who have inquired.
Assisted in Indian legal matters in support of the Regional
Indian Coordinator and other divisional enforcement/assistance
matters.
Provided legal counsel to program offices and Tribes. Reviewed
and commented on EPA draft policies and regulations and Tribal
TAS applications. Co-chair of EPA Indian Attorney
workgroup; Chair of Enforcement and Tribal/State MOU
subgroups. Participated in Regional and National IWGs.
Provide extensive advise on Indian law to expanding programs
in the Region, with increase over last year, i.e., solid waste,
CAA, TAS process regarding WQS, PSW, and Clean Lakes.
Monthly Indian law conference calls, played a major role in
annual EPA Indian Law conference and FB A seminar.
Extensive research and advice on UIC programs in Indian
Country. Reviewing tribal codes; meeting with tribal and
governmental personnel (BIA, etc.) on the law and responsibles.
Provided instructions to tribal leaders on eligibility and the EPA
approach to sovereignty.
Provided legal advice on eligibility and various sources of EPA
grants. Review and advice on grant and work program issues.
Assisted in developing capability of a tribe to manage a
CERCLA removal action. Monitored and provided advice on
action to 90% completion. Workgroup representative on
National UST team plus establishing program to the
consortium.
Defended law suit directly related to the EPA approval of a
tribe's WQS.
Advised programs on new CAA eligibility and opportunity for
tribes.
Provided support and advice to regional program offices for legal
review of TAS applications, grant applications, interagency
MOA's and jurisdictional issues. Participated in Indian
attorney's workgroup.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 9
•-
.55
.15
.15
.15
1.0
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
On-going advisory to program offices; support to Region 8
input as lead region to EPA Indian regulation-writing task force;
TAS application reviews and approvals; on-going assistance to
UIC program in developing appropriate response to State
pressures to allow state a role in regulating on-reservation
activities; support in developing parameters for a state/tribal
MOU on UST regulation; coordination with OGC and R8
program offices in developing generic Federal Register
language.
Support to Region 8 Deputies Task Force in developing
regional planning and strategy documents for implementing
Indian programs in Region 8.
EPA CAA Indian Regulation National Workgroup. Support to
OPMO, OAQPS, OGC in analysis, scoping and drafting the
regulation implementing the Indian amendment to the Clean Air
Act.
Support to OE and Region 8 regarding problems of
environmental equity on Indian reservations. On-going
advisory; respond to inquiries from tribes, Native American
Rights Fund, and Association of American Law Schools.
Provided legal counsel to program offices regarding general
Indian law matters, jurisdictional issues, and EPA enforcement
actions on Indian lands. Served as co-led of the EPA Law
Attorneys Workgroup and participated in national and regional
Indian Workgroup meetings and activities. Participated on
regional Navajo Task Force and Native American Program
Study. Served as active participant in EPA National
workgroups to develop Treatment as a State Simplification
regulations, RCRA Hazardous Waste Indian regulations, and
EPA Guidance for the conduct of enforcement action against
Tribally owned or operated facilities. Developed a paper on
RCRA Subtitle D Implementation on Tribal lands for the EPA
Indian Attorney Workgroup. Delivered numerous presentations
at EPA and Tribal meetings.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
3.0
D/I
Provided legal advice and enforcement support to Region 9
program offices in connection with a number of activities
involving the Navajo Nation. Provided jurisdictional and Clean
Air Act legal support in connection with EPA's development of
source-specific Federal Impelementation Plans for the Four
Corners Power Plant and the Navajo Generating Station
Power Plant Provided direct legal support to the Navajo
Nation (through the use of intermittent IPA funding) for the
development of Navajo Superfund and RCRA Hazardous Waste
codes and overall program capability in these areas. Completed
review and drafted decision in connection with the Navajo
Nation's application for Treatment as a State under Section 106
of the Clean W ater Act. Provided ongoing jurisdictional
support in relation to UIC permitting activities in the Eastern
Navajo Agency. Provided legal support for EPA's RCRA
enforcement actions against Tooh Dineh, Inc. and NTUA.
Provided ongoing legal support for me Region's enforcement
and related work in connection with the Bluewater and Sheep
Dip Vats matters under CERCLA. Provided legal support for
the Region's review of the Navajo Nation's solid waste code and
related questions concerning the development and EPA approval
of a Navajo Subtitle D permitting program under RCRA
0.40
D/I
Provided legal counsel to program offices in connection with
two proposed waste facilities on the Campo and La Posta
Reservations. This work has continued to involve issues under
several environmental statutes, including NEPA, RCRA, the
CAA, and the SDWA, as well as ongoing jurisdictional
concerns. Reviewed and drafted decisions for three CWA
Treatment as a State applications (from the Campo Band,
the Morongo Biand, and the Hopland Band. Provided
legal advice in connection with RCRA Subtitle D's application
to landfills on several reservations, including Salt River,
Lay tonville, and Round Valley. Provided legal and enforcement
support in connection with prior CERCLA actions on the
Hoopa, Cocopah and Yavapai-Prescott reservations, as well as
ongoing RCRA actions on the Gila River Reservation (UST
and Subtitle C actions). Also provided legal support for SDWA
enforcement actions on various Tribal lands (San Pasquale,
Washoe, Lone Pine and lone, and in connection with the
Campo Bands's application to develop a permitting program
under Subtitle D of RCRA.
Region 10
0.65
D/I
Outreach
Provided legal counsel to Region programs, RA and State
Operations Offices. Participated in national and regional Indian
Workgroup meetings and activities. Drafted numerous legal
opinions, commented on proposed federal legislation and EPA
regulations.
.10
D/I
Provided legal counsel to the program and Coeur d'Alene Indian
Tribe for participating in cleanup and natural resource trustee at
the Bunker Hill site. Signed MOA with tribe establishing
working relationship.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
OFFICE OF REftTONAL COUNSEL
EXP.
OFFTCF
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
0.10
.10
1.0
D/I
D/I
D/I
Superfund work on the Tulalip Landfill site which is located
entirely on Tulalip tribal trust land. The site has been placed on
the list of sites proposed to be placed on the NPL.
Superfund work at Commencement Bay Nearshore Tideflats
Superfund site. Worked under MOA with the Puyallup Indian
Tribe and other agencies which has overseen the cleanup by the
PortofTacoma.
Worked on development; implementation of CW A Indian
regulations. Worked on development of CAA, RCRA Indian
regulations. Assisted workgroup addressing simplification of
process for treating Indian tribes as states. Prepared formal
opinions, provided informal counseling, participated in IWG
activities. Worked on implementation of multi-media grant
program.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 93
OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS. EDUCATION AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS
OFFICE
EXP.
($1,000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 5
Region 7
Region 9
Region 10
HQ
$1.0
$0.5
$1.0
$0.5
$1.0
$25.0
$5.0
$5.0
$182.0
0.05
.01
.005
.01
.005
.01
1.0
.10
.10
.10
.01
.10
.10
.10
0.15
0.06
0.05
.33
D/I
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
D/I
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
F/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
D/I
T/A
F/A
Press release for multi-media assistance, participation in
Regional Indian workgroup to prepare for EPA meeting with
Indian Nation leaders.
Attended monthly Regional Indian Work Group meeting.
Reviewed and commented on grant applications.
Scanned, clipped, copied news articles related to Indian issues.
Distributed new publications, news releases to Tribal leaders.
Informing, advising, and assisting tribes with environmental
education grant applications.
Provided partial funding for Environmental Justice training for
teachers for Native American students (Haskell Indian Junior
College provided faculty). The grant also supported, inpart, a
science and math camp for Native American High School
students.
Assisted with Environmental Education component of all multi-
media grants.
Provided Tribal outreach newsletter including upcoming events,
activities, deadlines and training courses of interest to the
Regional Tribes.
Provided Environmental Education grant to the Kickapoo Tribe
of Kansas.
Assisted in outreach activities at Haskell Indian Junior College
Career Fair.
Provided EPA presentations to Haskell Indian Junior College
Native American High School summer environmental camp.
Outreach to High School and College students for cooperative,
stav-in-school, and summer programs.
Service on Natural Resource Advisory Board for Haskell Indian
Junior College.
Quality assurance (review QA project plans and grants, WP and
WS laboratory PE studies) for Navajo Nation.
Training for Na vajo Superfund Staff on preparing sample plans.
Awarded grant to the Chugachmiut Native organization
household environmental education for Native villages in the
Prince William Sound region of Alaska.
Tribal lands Environmental Science Scholarship program is
managed through a grant to the American Indian Science and
Engineering Society. Students receive annual scholarships of
$4,000.
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OFFICE OF REGIONAL OPERATIONS AND
STATE/LOCAL RELATIONS (OROS/LR/OA^
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1,000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION.
HQ
OROS/LR and the Office of the Administrator together have
established a Tribal Operations Committee (TOC) which will
provide a forum for tribal officials and senior EPA management
to discuss important issues that impact the management of
environmental programs on tribal lands.
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OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION AND RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
In November of 1992, EPA established the Office of Environmental Justice (OEJ) to address
the disproportionate environmental risks borne by the nation's people of color and low-income
communities. As defined, environmental justice is the fair treatment of people of all races,
income, education levels, and cultures, with respect to the development, implementation, and
enforcement of this country's environmental laws, regulations, and policies. Fair treatment
implies that no person or group of people should shoulder a disporportionate share of the
negative environmental impacts resulting from the execution of this country's domestic and
foreign policy programs.
OEJ coordinates communication, outreach, education and training for environmental justice
issues and provides technical and financial assistance to communities of color, low income
communities, tribes and tribal people and serves as a central repository of environmental justice
information. OEJ has developed a hotline (1-800-962-6215) to receive calls from individuals
who have particular concerns or issues related to environmental justice.
OEJ formed the "Environmental Justice Indian Study Group" to coordinate with EPA
Headquarters and Regional staff to determine issues that may need to be addressed in order to
achieve environmental justice for American Indians and Alaska Natives. The Study Group is
drafting a "Discussion Paper" to report on its findings and its recommendations for achieving
environmental justice in Indian Country.
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OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
EXP. WORK
OFFICE ($1.000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
HQ
$30.0
15.0
30.0
20.0
.01
.25
.05
.20
.06
.20
.02
.10
.05
F/A
T/A
D/I
T/A
D/I
Outreach
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/I
Outreach
Awarded cooperative agreement to Salish-Kootenai Tribal
College for four year environmental science degree program
development-curriculum development
Coordinated Indian Study Group work to determine
environmental justice issues facing tribes.
Financially supported and participated in Tribal Environmental
Investigations Training Program.
Participated in Headquarters and National Indian Workgroup
meetings and teleconferences.
Visited Santa Clara, San Juan, San Ildefonso and Picuris
Pueblos; ATPC/Pueblo Office of Environmental Protection
(POEP)andNTEC.
Awarded grant to AISES for undergraduate fellowships in
environmental science and related fields.
Provided funds to support Region 8 tribal comparative risk
project.
Worked with tribes who called on hotline to discuss
environmental justice concerns.
Participated in the NETC conference, providing an environmental
justice perspective.
Reviewed and Analyzed "new" Agency legislation rules,
regulations, etc. to ensure tribal environmental justice issues
were considered.
Assisted with the coordination of the Superfund reauthorization
outreach meetings.
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NON-CATOGORICAL FUNDING
OFFICE
EXP.
($1.000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 5
Region 10
$9.9
$9.4
$149.8
.05
.05
.05
.5
.02
.01
F/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
Environmental Education grant awarded to the Oneida Indian
Nation to fund the development of an environmental education
curriculum entitled "Teaching Native American Environmental
Ethics" through traditional stories and legends.
Extension of Region 5 Indian Landmaps to cover the entire Great
Lakes Basin (U.S. Portion).
Provided technical advice and assistance to Tribal government in
establishing a GIS for the reservation.
Reviewed and approved process for Quality Assurance Project
Plans (QAPP) for Region 5 Tribal programs. In total, 13
QAPPS were received and/or approved and one laboratory
certification update.
Planning and Management's Information Management Branch
reviewed 19 computer hardware and software requests submitted
in multi-media applications. Staff also provided ongoing general
advice to tribes on computer-related issues, including GIS,
electronic communications, hardware and software alternatives,
etc.
Awarded Environmental Education (EE) grants to Benton County
Conservation District and Yelm School District Benton County
will involve Yakima Indian Nation to integrate tribal cultural
values in curricula designed for air quality. Yelm will involve
Nisqually Tribe to develop watershed protection curricula.
Washington Operations Office (WOO) Tribal Liaison assigned
Project Officer duties.
Provided information about Pollution Prevention Incentives to
States (PPIS) grants to 26 Washington Tribes and assisted with
j?rant application process.
Awarded PPIS grants to Jamestown S'Klallam and Swinomish
Tribes.
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r\egion
ftlasko
Idaho
Oregon
Uashington
rjegion 8
Colorado
Montana
North DaKota
South DciKota
Fjegion 5
Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Ohio
Wisconsin
rjegion 2
New York
New Jerseu
,Puerto Rico
Virgin Island
Rrizona
California
Hawaii
Nevada
(|eglon
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
qegion
flrkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
r\egion 1
Connecticut
Maine
Massachusetts
Mew Hampshire
Rhode Island
Uermont
r\egion 3
Deleware
Maryland
Pennsylvania
i !• t f*
Virginia
Uest Uirginia
*[there are no
federally-recognized
tribes in Region 3]
l|egion H
Rlabama
Florida
Georgia
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
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EPA INDIAN WORK GROUP COORDINATORS: REGIONS
AnneFenn
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 1 (PAS)) ..
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
(617)565-3927
FAX: 617/565-3346
CMstine Yost
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 2 (2PM-EI)
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212)264-6722
FTS: 212/264-6693
Arthur Linton
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 4 (EAB-4) .
345 Courtland St., ME
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 347-3776
FAX: 404/347-5066
Kestutis Ambutus
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 5 (5MEI4) .
230 South Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312)353-1394
FAX: 312/353-4135
Ernest Woods
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 6 (6E-FF) .
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 655-7454
FAX: 214/655-7446
Kim Olson
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 7
762 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7539
FAX: 913/551-7467
Vacant
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 8 (8OEA) .
999 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303)294-1115
FAX: 303/294-7665
RoccenaLawatch
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 9 (E-4)
75 Hawthorne Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415)744-1602
FAX: 415/744-1604
Fran Stefan
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 10 (WD-136)
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 9810
(206)553-2118
FAX: 206/553-1775
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EPA INDIAN WORK GROUP MEMBERS: HEADQUARTERS
Martin D. Topper, PhD
National Indian Program Coordinator
US EPA (2252)
401M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
Tina Parker
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Air and Radiation
US EPA (6102)
401 M Steet, SW
Washington, DC 20460 . .
(202) 260-5051
FAX: 202-260-0129
CarenRothstein
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Water
US EPA (4102)
401 M Street
Washington, DC 20460 . .
(202) 260-6584
FAX: 202-260-4185
(202) 260-6412
FAX: 202-260-0587
Thomas E. Hooven
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
US EPA 0
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
CharleneDunn
Indian Program Coordinators
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
US EPA (5103)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-2906
FAX: 202-260-1874
(202) 260-9466
FAX:202-260-8929
David F. Coursen
Office of General Counsel
US EPA (2378)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460 .
(202) 260-4554
FAX: 202-260-8393
Janice Berry-Chen
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Regional Operations and
State/Local Relations
US EPA (1501)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-6188
FAX: 202-260-9365
Danny Gogol /Elizabeth Bell
Indian Program Coordinators
Office of Environmental Justice
US EPA (3101)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 260-0392/8106
FAX: 202-260-0852
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
AARP = American Association of Retired People
AIAC = American Indian Advisory Council
AIPC = All Indian Pueblo Council of MM
AISES = American Indian Science and Engineering Society
AIO = Americans for Indian Opportunity
AK= State of Alaska
ANV = Alaskan Native Village
AO = Administrative Order
AQ = Air Quality
AQM = Air Quality Monitoring
ASHAA = Asbestos in Schools Hazard Abatement Act
AIM = Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
AZ = State of Arizona
BIA = Bureau of Indian Affairs
C&T = Certification and Training
CA = State of California
CAA = Clean Air Act
CEPPO = Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office:
CERCLA = Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act
CERT = Council of Energy Resource Tribes
CO = State of Colorado
CR = Circuit Rider
CRIT = Colorado River Indian Tribes
CWA = Clean Water Act
D/I = Direct Implementation
DOI = Department of ulterior
DMR = Discharge Monitoring Report
EE = Environmental Education
EIS = Environmental Impact Statement
EPA = Environmental Protection Agency
EPCRA = Emergency Planning Community Right to Know Act
ESD = Environmental Sciences Division
F/A = Financial Assistance
FB A = Federal Bar Association
FEMA = Federal Emergency Management Agency
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
FEFRA = Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
FTS = Federal Telephone System (Federal Communications Network)
FY = Fiscal Year (October 1 - September 30)
CIS = Geographic Information System
GW= Groundwater
GWP=Groundwater Protection
HQ » EPA Headquarters (401 M St., SW, Washington, DC (20460)
HMTUSA = Hazardous Materials Transportation Uniform Safety Act
HUD = Department of Housing and Urban Development
HW « Hazardous Waste
HWM = Hazardous Waste Management
IAs State of Iowa
IAG - Inter-agency Agreement
ID » State of Idaho
IG A ss Inter-govemental Agreement
IMS ~ Indian Health Service
ILAWGs Indian Law Attorney WorkGroup
IPA «Ihter-govemmental Personnel Agreement
IRAA = Indoor Radon Abatement Act
IS A = Indian Set-Aside
ITCA SB InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
ITCN s«Intertribal Council of Nevada
IWG «Indian Work Group
KS = State of Kansas
LCCA - Lead Contamination Control Act
LUST=Leaking Underground Storage Tank
MI = State of Michigan
MN = State of Minnesota
MOA = Memorandum of Agreement
MOU=Memorandum of Understanding
MRWA = Minnesota Rural Water Association
MS = State of Mississippi
MT = State of Montana
NAA s Non-Attainment Area
NCAI = National Congress of American Indians
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
NCC = Navajo Community College
NDEM = Navajo Emergency Management Department
NE = State of Nebraska
NETWPCC = New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
NEPA = National Environmental Policy Act
NEPA = Navajo Environmental Protection Administration
MM = State of New Mexico
NME = New Mexico Environment Department
NPL = National Priority List
NFS = Non-Point Source
NPDES = National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NPSP = Non-Point Source Project
NRC = Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NTEC = National Tribal Environmental Council
NTUA = Navajo Tribal Utility Authority
NV = State of Nevada
NWIFC = Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
NY = State of New York
OAQPS = Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards
OAR = Office of Air and Radiation
OCM = Office of Compliance Monitoring
OCR = Office of Congressional Relations
ODW = Office of Drinking Water (within OW)
OE = Office of Enforcement
OFA = Office of Federal Activities (within QE)
OGC = Office of General Counsel
OGWDW = Office of Groundwater & Drinking Water
OHRM = Office of Human Resources Management
OK = State of Oklahoma
O&M = Operation and Maintenance
OPP = Office of Pesticide Programs
OPPE = Office of Policy, Planning and Evaluation
OPTS = Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
OR = State of Oregon
ORC = Office of Regional Counsel
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
ORD = Office of Research and Development
OROS/LR = Office of Regional Operations and State/Local Relations
OSW « Office of Solid Waste
OSWER = Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response
OWPE = Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (within OSWER)
Outreach = Initial Communication
OUST=Office of Underground Storage Tanks
OW=Office of Water
pCi/1=Picocuries per liter (measurement for radon)
PHS - Public Health Service
POEP - Pueblo Office of Environmental Protection
PM-10 s Paniculate Matter Smaller than Ten Microns in Size (a National Ambient Air Quality Standard)
PNWIS/AWMA = Pacific Northwest International Section/Air and Waste Management Association
PPIS = Pollution Prevention Incentives to States
PRP = Potential Responsible party
PSD == Prevention of Significant Deterioration (CAA)
PSDDA=Puget Sound Dredged Disposal Analysis
PSIS s Pascal Sherman Indian School
PWS ** Public Water System
PWSS » Public Water System Supervision
QAPP = Quality Assurance Project Plans
RA=Regional Administrator
RCRA «* Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
RIWG 3 Regional Indian Work Group
RRT 3 Regional Response Team
SARA s Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
SD = State of South Dakota
SOW=Safe Drinking Water
SDWA=Safe Drinking Water Act
SEE = Senior Environmental Employee
SFs Superfund
SEES = Seattle Federal Executive Board
SLR = State/Local Relations
SNI = Seneca Nation of Indians
SPIPA - South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency (Skokomish, Squazin Island, Chehalis, Shoalwater Bay, Nisqually
consortium)
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
SRMT = St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
SSA = Sole Source Aquifer
SSAD = Sole Source Aquifer Demonstration
SSC = Skagit System Cooperative
SW = Solid Waste
S WM = Solid Waste Management
T/A = Technical Assistance
TAS = Treatment as a State
TCTF = Tribal Capacity Task Force
TESC = The Evergreen State College
TIP = Tribal Implementation Plan
Title n = Construction Grant Program for Wastewater Treatment Facilities (CWA)
Title HI = Emergency Planning/Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA)
TOC = Tribal Operations Committee
TS = Toxic Substances
TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act
TWQS = Tribal Water Quality Standards
UIC = Underground Injection Control
USDA = US Department of Agriculture
UST = Underground Storage Tank
UT = State of Utah
UW-AISES = University of Washington chapter, American Indian Science and Engineering Society
VOC = Volatile Organic Chemical
WA = State of Washington
WHP = Wellhead Protection (SDWA)
WI = State of Wisconsin
WOO = Washington Operations Office (Region 10)
WQ = Water Quality
WQM = Water Quality Management
WQS = Water Quality Standards
WSU-AISES = Washington State University chapter, American Indian Science and Engineering Society
WWM = Wastewater Management
WWT = Wastewater Treatment
WWTF = Wastewater Treatment Facilities
WY = State of Wyoming
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APPENDIX
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UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
WASHINGTON, O.C. 120460
MAR 14199*
MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT: EPA Indian Policy
TO: All Employees
THE ADMINISTRATOR
In 1984, EPA became the first Federal agency to adopt a formal Indian Policy (copy
attached). EPA is proud of that Policy, which has provided the framework for our
developing partnership with Tribes. Since 1984 Agency programs have changed and several
of our statutes have been amended to address Tribal needs. Nevertheless, the core principle
of the Policy, a commitment to working with Federally recognized tribes on a govemment-
to-government basis to enhance environmental protection, has been reaffirmed by President
Clinton and remains the cornerstone of EPA's Indian program. Accordingly, therefore, I
formally reaffirm the EPA Indian Policy.
The challenge for EPA today is to implement, its Policy effectively. Previous
administrations have addressed implementation, both in a 1984 Policy Implementation
Guidance and a 1991 Concept Paper. We must now update and strengthen these documents
and our implementation programs to reflect the goals and values of our long-term vision and
strategic agenda. A key element for successfully implementing the Indian Policy must be a
commitment to fully institutionalize the Policy into the Agency's planning and management
activities.
On March 7, Martha Prothro, formerly Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water,
joined my staff to assist in developing our Tribal Programs. I have asked Martha and Bill
Yellowtail, Regional Administrator, EPA Region Vm, to form a team of Agency leaders to
make recommendations on EPA/Tribal relations and the implementation of the Policy. The
work of this group should help the Agency develop the best structure and adopt the best
strategies for implementing the goals of the Policy. The team will work with Tribal
representatives, including the Tribal Operations Committee and others, in drafting new
implementation guidance. This guidance will provide a blueprint for transforming the
Policy's vision into a reality for federally recognized Indian Tribes, including Alaskan
Tribes.
This is an exciting opportunity for us to develop a stronger partnership with Tribal
governments in protecting the environment. I ask all of you to help make this effort a great
success.
Carol M. Browner
Attachment
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EPA POLICY FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAMS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS
INTRODUCTION
The President published a Federal Indian Policy on January 24, 1983,
supporting the primary role of Tribal Governments in matters affecting
American Indian reservations. That policy stressed two related themes:
(1) that the Federal Government will pursue the principle of Indian
"self-government" and (2) that it will work directly with Tribal
Governments on a "government-to-government" basis.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has previously issued general
statements of policy which recognize the importance of Tribal Governments
in regulatory activities that impact reservation environments. It is the
purpose of this statement to consolidate and expand on existing EPA Indian
Policy statements in a manner consistent with the overall Federal position
in support of Tribal "self-government" and "government-to-government1* rela-
tions between Federal and Tribal Governments. This statement sets forth
the principles that will guide the Agency in dealing with Tribal Governments
and in responding to the problems of environmental management on American
Indian reservations in order to protect human health and the environment.
The Policy is intended to provide guidance for EPA program managers in the
conduct of the Agency's congressionally mandated responsibilities. As
such, it applies to EPA only and does not articulate policy for other
Agencies in the conduct of their respective responsibilities.
It is important to emphasize that the implementation of regulatory
programs which will realize thec. principles on Indian Reservations cannot
be accomplished immediately. Effective implementation will take careful
and conscientious work by EPA, the Tribes and many others. In many cases,
it will require changes in applicable statutory authorities and regulations.
It will be necessary co proceed in a carefully phased way, to learn from
successes and failures, and to gain experience. Nonetheless, by beginning
work on the priority problems that exist now and continuing in the direction
established under these principles, over time we can significantly enhance
environmental quality on reservation lands.
POLICY
In carrying out our responsibilities on Indian reservations, the
fundamental objective of the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect
human health and the environment. The keynote of this effort will be to
give special consideration to Tribal interests in making Agency policy,
and to insure the close involvement of Tribal Governments in making
decisions and managing environmental programs affecting reservation lands.
To meet this objective, the Agency will pursue the following principles:
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1. THE AGENCY STANDS READY TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH INDIAN TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS
ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS (THE "GOVERNMENT-TO-GOVERNMENT" RELATIONSHIP), RATHER
THAN AS SUBDIVISIONS OF OTHER GOVERNMENTS.
EPA recognizes Tribal Governments as sovereign entitles with primary
authority and responsibility for the reservation populace. Accordingly,
EPA will work directly with Tribal Governments as the independent authority
for reservation affairs, and not as political subdivision: of States or
other governmental units.
2. THE AGENCY WILL RECOGNIZE TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AS THE PRIMARY PARTIES
FOR SETTING STANDARDS, MAKING ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY DECISIONS AND MANAGING
PROGRAMS FOR RESERVATIONS, CONSISTENT WITH AGENCY STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS.
In keeping with the principle of Indian self-government, the Agency
will view Tribal Governments as the appropriate non-Federal parties for
making- decisions and carrying out program responsibilities affecting
Indian reservations, their environments, and the health and welfare of
the> reservation populace. Just as EPA's deliberations and activities have
traditionally involved the interests and/or participation of State Govern-
ments, EPA will look directly to Tribal Governments to play this lead role
for matters affecting reservation environments.
3. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE AFFIRMATIVE STEPS TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST
TRIBES IN ASSUMING REGULATORY AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR RESERVATION LANDS.
The Agency will'assist interested Tribal Governments in developing
programs and in preparing to assume regulatory and program management
responsibilities for reservation lands. Within the constraints of EPA's
authority and resources, this aid will include providing grants and other
assistance to Tribes similar ,to that we provide State Governments. The
Agency will encourage Tribes to assume delegable responsibilities, (i .e.
responsibilities which the Agency has traditionally delegated to State
Governments for non-reservation lands) under terms similar to those
governing delegations to States.
Until Tribal Governments are willing and able to assume full responsi-
bility for delegable programs, the Agency will retain responsibility
for managing programs for reservations (unless the State has an express
grant of jurisdiction from Congress sufficient to support delegation to
the State Government). Where EPA retains such responsibility, the Agency
will encourage the Tribe to participate in policy-mak-ing and to assume
appropriate lesser or partial roles in the -management of reservation
programs.
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4. THE AGENCY WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE STEPS TO REMOVE EXISTING LEGAL AND
PROCEDURAL IMPEDIMENTS TO WORKING DIRECTLY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH TRIBAL
GOVERNMENTS ON RESERVATION PROGRAMS.
A number of serious constraints and uncertainties 1n the language
of our statutes and regulations have limited our ability to work directly
and effectively with Tribal Governments on reservation problems. As
impediments in our procedures, regulations or statutes are Identified
which limit our ability to work effectively with Tribes consistent with
th^s Policy, we will seek to remove those Impediments.
5. THE AGENCY, IN KEEPING WITH THE FEDERAL TRUST 'RESPONSIBILITY, WILL
ASSURE THAT TRIBAL CONCERNS AND INTERESTS ARE CONSIDERED WHENEVER EPA'S
ACTIONS AND/OR DECISIONS MAY AFFECT RESERVATION ENVIRONMENTS.
EPA recognizes that a trust responsibility derives from, the his-
torical relationship between the Federal Government and Indian Tribes
as expressed in certain treaties and Federal Indian Law. In keeping
with that trust responsibility, the Agency will endeavor to protect
the environmental interests of Indian Tribes when carrying out its
responsibilities that may affect the reservations.
6. THE AGENCY WILL ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN TRIBAL, STATE AND
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS TO RESOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS OF MUTUAL CONCERN.
Sound environmental planning and management require the cooperation
and mutual consideration of neighboring governments, whether those
governments be neighboring States, Tribes, or local units of government.
Accordingly, EPA will encourage early communication and cooperation
among Tribes, States and local governments. This 1s not intended to
lend Federal support to any one party to the jeopardy of the interests
of the other. Rather, it recognizes that in the field of environmental
regulation, problems are often shared and the principle of comity
between equals and neighbors often serves the best interests of both.
7. THE AGENCY WILL WORK WITH OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES WHICH HAVE RELATED
RESPONSIBILITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS TO ENLIST THEIR INTEREST AND
SUPPORT IN COOPERATIVE EFFORTS TO HELP TRIBES AbJUME ENVIRONMENTAL
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES FOR RESERVATIONS.
EPA will seek and promote cooperation between Federal agencies to
protect human health and the environment on reservations. We will
work with other agencies to clearly identify and delineate the roles,
responsibilities and relationships of our respective organizations and
to assist Tribes in developing and managing environmental programs for
reservation lands.
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8. THE AGENCY WILL STRIVE TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL STATUTES
AND REGULATIONS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS.
In those cases where facilities owned or managed by Tribal Governments
are not in compliance with Federal environmental statutes, EPA will work
cooperatively with Tribal leadership to develop means to achieve compliance,
providing technical support and consultation as necessary to enable Tribal
facilities to comply. Because of the distinct status of Indian Tribes and the
complex legal issues involved, direct EPA action through the judicial or
administrative process will be considered where the Agency determines, in its
judgment, that: (1) a significant threat to human health or the environment
exists, (2) such action would reasonably be expected to achieve effective
results in a timely manner, and (3) the Federal Government cannot utilize
other alternatives to correct the problem 1n a timely fashion.
In those cases where reservation facilities are clearly owned or managed
by private parties and there is no substantial Tribal interest or control
involved, the Agency will endeavor to act in cooperation with the affected
Tribal Government, but will otherwise respond to noncompllance by private
parties on Indian reservations as the Agency would to noncompllance by the
private sector elsewhere in the country. Where the Tribe has a substantial
proprietary interest in, or control over, the privately owned or managed
facility, EPA will respond as described in the first paragraph above.
9. THE AGENCY WILL INCORPORATE THESE INDIAN POLICY GOALS INTO ITS PLANNING
AND MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ITS BUDGET, OPERATING GUIDANCE, LEGISLA-
TIVE INITIATIVES, MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABILITY SYSTEM AND ONGOING POLICY AND
REGULATION DEVELOPMENT PROCESSES.
It is a central purpose of this effort to ensure that the principles
of this Policy are effectively institutionalized by incorporating them into
the Agency's ongoing and long-term planning and management processes. Agency
managers will include specific programmatic actions designed to resolve prob-
lems on Indian reservations in the Agency's existing fiscal year and long-term
planning and management processes.
William D. Ruckelshaus
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PHOTO CREDITS
P. 3 "El Capitan", Navajo Nation, Utah
P. 29 Power Plant near Navajo Nation, New Mexico
P. 37 Dam, Crow Reservation, Montana
P. 61 Crop Spraying Facility on the Gila River Reservation
in Arizona
P. 57 Tribal Landfill, Cherokee Nation, North Carolina
P. 85 Abandoned Oil Refinery, Navajo Nation, New Mexico
P. 93 Tribal and EPA staff disuss water quality monitoring
on Cherokee lands in North Carolina
P. 101 Wastewater Treatment Facility, Cherokee Nation, North
Carolina
P. 105 Montezuma's Castle, Central Arizona
P. Ill Traditional Indian dwelling, Southern Arizona
P. 115 Tsegi Canyon, Navajo Nation, Arizona
P. 119 Wetlands, Bad River Reservation, Wisconsin
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