United States Federal Activities 21-E^003
Environmental Protection (A-104 Apri1990
Agency
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Indian Reservations
FY90
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTTVTTTFS ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FV 90
Introduction 2
Observations 3
Program Highlights 4
Matrix (Funding and Workyears) 6
Program Summaries
The Office of Air and Radiation 7
The Office of Water 1 2
Clean Water Act Programs 1 4
Safe Drinking Water Act Program - UIC 23
Safe Drinking Water Act Program - PWSS 2 5
Groundwater Programs 29
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances 3 0
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response 3 4
RCRA Programs 3 5
CERCLA/SARA Programs 4 3
Office of Federal Activities
(Office of Enforcement) 47
Office of General Counsel/Office of Regional Counsel 5 3
Indian Work Group Coordinators 5 5
Glossary of Acronyms 5 7
Appendix A - EPA Indian Policy and Implementation Guidance 6 1
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 9Q
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 this area; (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:
operating guidance, program strategies, budget considerations, etc.; and, (4) the direct
support of tribal environmental protection activities.
This report is designed to give an 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) on Indian lands. It is important to
note that travel funds and salaries are not included in the funding column or in the
matrix page of 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 PROTECTION A.GENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OBSERVATIONS
1. In FY 90, EPA expended approximately $22 million and 108 workyears on
environmental activities on Indian lands. This expenditure figure is significantly higher
than that of FY89. The reason for this is twofold. First, the figure includes funding
dedicated to wastewater treatment facility construction grants. This funding has been
authorized in the form of a one-time $26.88 million set-aside. Due to the fact that a
significant amount of these funds were used for tribal programs in FY90, the increase
over FY89 appears quite large. However, since this is a one-time set-aside and since
the authorization for this program has expired, this level of activity is not expected to
continue into FY91. Second, this report includes funding for wastewater facility
construction in permafrost areas in Alaska. This kind of construction is very expensive.
It must be kept in mind that expenditures in Alaska while high, do not represent multi-
media activities that are on-going. They are one-time expenditures.
2. Increases in funding occurred in programs funded under the Clean Air Act, the Clean
Water Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act & the Comprehensive
Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act. These increases represent an
across-the-board increase in Indian activities by the EPA media program offices.
3. There was also an increase in workyears expended. Increases occurred in the
programs operated by the Offices of Water, Solid Waste and Federal Activities. There
were no major decreases.
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ENVIRONMENTAL
ENVIRONMENTAL ACTTVTTTF.S ON INDIAN RRSFPVATTQNS: FY 90
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY 90
Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)
The headquarters Office of Air Programs conducted a review of existing data and found tl
100 tribes have lands in counties that are in non-attainment for National Ambient Air Qualit
Region 8 contracted for Technical Assistance (T/A) for tribes developing tribal air quality codes
in coordinating their air quality efforts with the respective states.
Office of Water (OW)
Under Section 106 of the Clear Water Act (CWA), HQ and regional offices
coordinated their efforts and issued 59 grants to tribes for Water Quality Management
(WQM) activities. Under Section 314 of the CWA, 15 grants were awarded for clean lake
activities.
OW's Office of Municipal Pollution Control awarded facility construction grants
to tribes under the Congressional set-aside program. Funds listed in this report for
construction grants are funds that are obligated for specific projects. The actual
construction of those projects may extend into FY 91 and FY 92.
Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
OSWER held office-wide outreach meetings for tribes.
The Office of Solid Waste (OSW) provided funding to regions for the development
of solid waste management plans on reservations.
OSWER's Chemical and Emergency Preparedness Staff joined with the Federal
Emergency Management Agency in delivering a series of outreach meetings for tribes to
inform them of their responsibilities under the Emergency Planning and Community
Right to Know Act.
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PROTF.rTTON AGENCY
ENVIRONMENTAL ArTTVTTTES ON TNDTAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS FOR FY 90 (Con't)
Region 2 awarded a Superfund (SF) pre-remedial core program grant to the St.
Regis Mohawk Tribe. In addition, Region 6 entered into a pre-remedial cooperative
agreement with the Cherokee Nation for the evaluation of hazardous waste sites in
Oklahoma. Region 6 also gave the Cherokee Tribe a Superfund core program development
grant. SF funding provided to the Navajo Nation by Region 6 in previous years was
continued in FY 90.
Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances (OPTS)
OPTS provided funding to support pesticide enforcement programs on Indian
reservations. Programs were negotiated by the regions with tribes and with the
InterTribal Council of Arizona (ITCA). The Office of Compliance Monitoring also
provided funds, through Region 9, to ITCA to conduct a special project on endangered
species on eight reservations in Arizona.
The Office of Pesticides Programs dedicated two positions to coordination of its
efforts on Indian lands.
Office of Federal Activities (OFA)
OFA provided funds for the second year of a training program that will
teach tribes to identify and overcome administrative and other barriers that hinder
tribes from full participation in environmental protection programs.
OFA and OSW joined with the Council of Energy Resource Tribes (CERT) to
provide training for tribal officials and staff on environmental planning and solid
waste management.
A multi-media grant pilot program was initiated in Regions 5 and 8. This
program will continue into FY 91 . The purpose of the program is to attempt to more
closely tailor EPA assistance to the specific needs and unique conditions of Indian lands.
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FY 90 ENVIRONEMTNAL ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS
REG
1
2
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
H?
TOT
OAR
Exp.
20.0
19.0
215.0
712.0
80.0
103.9
1149.9
WY
0.1
0.3
0.1
1.3
0.6
0.02
1.1
0.4
1.1
0.3
5.
CWA
Exp.
40.0
54.5
15.1
1020.0
1945.3
515.0
1656.0
2025.3
7663.7
75.0
*
15009.9
WY
0.1
0.8
0.1
2.3
0.7
0.4
2.8
4.4
8.0
1.6
21.0
SDWA-
UIC
Exp.
35.0
275.0
1.0
138.5
3.0
30.0
482.5
WY
0.1
0.2
0.9
22.0
0.1
0.4
0.1
0.2
23.8
SDWA-
PWSS
Exp.
4.5
3.3
38.5
51.7
8.0
81.0
133.2
40.0
125.0
485.2
WY
0.6
0.5
1.6
1.3
1.0
1.3
0.2
0.6
0.9
7.8
SDWA-
GWP
Exp.
75.0
75.0
WY
0.2
0.02
0.2
OPTS
Exp.
1.0
222.0
372.0
47.5
143.4
785.9
WY
0.1
0.0
0.2
0.04
0.1
1.2
0.9
0.5
1.0
4.0
RCRA
Exp.
185.0
117.0
139.9
119.0
182.0
382.6
1125.5
WY
0.2
1.9
1.1
0.01
0.8
2.1
2.5
1.8
10.3
SARA/
CERCLA/
TITLE III
Exp.
122.0
35.0
972.3
72.9
70.0
102.0
*
1374.2
WY
1.0
0.5
3.3
2.0
0.10
0.5
7.2
OFA
Exp.
15.0
40.0
12.0
148.7
46.5
244.7
74.0
73.0
395.4
1049.3
WY
0.8
0.7
0.4
4.0
1.2
0.8
1.8
3.3
1.9
8.0
22.9
OGC/ORC
Exp.
WY
0.1
0.3
0.1
1.1
0.5
0.1
1.1
0.5
1.0
1.0
5.7
TOTAL
Exp.
75.0
221.0
49.4
1678.2
3361.3
570.5
3342.0
2876.5
8242.1
1121.4
*
21537.4
WY
1.1
3.8
1.2
13.9
30.6
2.4
10.4
13.7
16.0
14.1
**
108.0
WY 'Workyear (Rounded to the nearest 0.10)
Exp. = Expenditure ($1,000)
? = missing data
All figures are rounded to the nearest 0.1 workyear and the nearest $100.
This matrix does not include funds to be awarded or FY 89 funding.
* Figure for expenditures under the CWA and SARA/CERCLA include one-time
expenditures for wastewater treatment facility construction and Superfund
activities. Therefore the total reflects both on-going programs and one-time
efforts.
** FTE estimates include activities of Senior Environmental Employees.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN TRF.SF.RVATTONS: FY 90
THE OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION
The Clean Air Act (CAA) authorizes a nationwide program of planning,
regulation, enforcement and research for the control of air pollution. The 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 CAA in the 1980s focused on five
major program goals. They were:
* Reduce the risk of exposure to air toxics.
* Achieve National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
* 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.
* Develop and support programs to maintain improvements
in air quality.
The national mandate to protect public health and the environment from the
adverse effects of radiation is derived from CAA, as well as from several other statutes.
In addition, there are two major program objectives under the radiation program.
They are:
* Reduce risk of exposure to unhealthful levels of radiation.
* Maintain comprehensive surveillance and effective emergency
response capabilities.
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EPA ACTIVTTTF.S ON INDIAN RPSTTRVATTONg. F
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION . AIR P
OFFICE
FUNDING
($000)
WORK
YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$41.00
$49.00
$448.94
0.10
0.05
0.35
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.06
0.50
0.50
Outreach
D/l
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
F/A
Prepared questions and background
materials for introductory visits to New
Enojand tribes.
Awarded Section 105 grant for air
quality monitoring to the St. Regis
Mohawk Tribe (SRMT).
Provided guidance and assisted tribes to
prepare grant requests for monitoring
projects for special FY 91 Office of Air
and Radiation allocation.
White Earth Reservation Section 105
award for assessment of air quality.
Also, support was provided for
monitoring acid rain precipitation,
wood burning and for analysis involving
heavy metals and pesticides.
Air assistance award to the Oneida,
Menominee and Stockbridge Munsee
Tribes in consortium (first of its kind)
for an air monitoring program to assess
air quality paniculate levels,
pesticides, heavy metals and S02.
Provided oversight and monitoring of
tribal programs & T/A and guidance to
Region 5 Indian Coordinator.
Environmental Sciences Division (ESD)
review of FY 90 grant applications (air
pollution) for White Earth, Menominee,
Oneida and Stockbridge-Munsee.
Inspection and follow up of portable
rock crusher on Sandia Pueblo land and
two sawmills on Navajo land.
Processed two Prevention of Significant
Deterioration applications for El Paso
Natural Gas (located on Navajo land).
Coordinated determination of point
source discharge permitting
requirements in response to proposal to
locate a major stationary source on the
Santee Sioux Reservation.
Provided grants to eight reservations to
perform ambient air monitoring,
complete emissions inventories & air
quality climatology, and develop air
quality codes & regulation for each
reservation.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION - AIR PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
Region 10
$55.00
$46.10
$100.00
$45.90
0.25
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.10
0.20
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
D/l
Outreach
Air Programs officer provided training
in handling and interpreting air quality
data. Also, coordinated presentations of
special efforts and projects occurring
on reservations.
Air quality monitoring assistance by
the State of MT. Included equipment
servicing and location selection.
Coordination between reservations and
state program activities for four MT
tribes with air quality monitoring
grants.
Funded CERT to provide technical
assistance in developing tribal air
quality codes and regulations for non-
MT tribes receiving CAA Section 1 05
grants. Early stages of regulation
development include CERT's efforts to
coordinate the air quality interest of
each tribe and state air officials.
Two reservations completed PM-10
monitoring and assisted in the
development of source control plans for
Tribe Implementation Plan.
In FY 89 the Navajo Nation received
$174K for the Navajo air quality
project for monitoring, inventory,
modeling, training and Tribe
Implementation Plan development. An
additional $80K may be available for
negotiation before the end of FY 90.
Awarded program grant to Shoshone-
Bannock Tribe.
Provided oversight of program grant to
Shoshone-Bannock Tribe.
Provided information to tribes
regarding EPA air programs and
funding (105 grants).
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EPA ACTTVTTTES ON TNTMAN R^SERVATTf^S; VY 90
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION - RADIATTON PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
$20.00
$19.00
$15.00
$55.00
$30.00
$25.00
$10.00
$23.00
$21.00
$8.00
$28.00
$52.00
0.05
0.20
0.05
0.15
0.05
0.02
0.10
0.20
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/t
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Assisted the Penobscot and
Passamaquoddy Tribes in preparation
for radon arant applications.
Processed a Section 10a/306e Title II
IRAA grant to the Seneca Nation of
Indians (SNI) for a radon survey and
appropriate mitigation activities.
Source of funds was Air Division HQ.
Housing evaluation course for the
Cherokee.
Developed two specialized 3.5 day radon
mitigation training courses obligated to
be delivered in FY 91 .
Provided grant funds to Great Lakes
InterTribal Council to test 2600 tribal
homes on 14 reservations with high
potential for elevated radon levels.
(Indian radon pilot projects. TSCA
Section 10 (a)).
Provided T/A and guidance to Indian
Health Service (IHS), Bureau of Indian
Affairs (BIA), Dept. of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) and Region 5
Indian Coordinator on radon issues.
Testing/diagnostics for the Menominee.
Tested 1000 HUD homes (ties in with
innovative mitigation design) for Great
Lakes InterTribal Council.
Supported IHS in evaluating data from
indoor radon surveys.
Regional coordination of radon grants to
tribes to include oversight and technical
assistance.
Indoor radon screening test survey on
Indian lands in MT and WY.
Ft. Belknap: trained tribal officials
and tested residences. On-going public
outreach.
Wind River: training on-site/
mitigation, public outreach/testing on
reservations.
Crow Creek: training on-site/
mitigation.
Training for the Confederated Salish and
Kootenai Tribes.
Radon Demonstration projects with
Navajo Nation and ITCA.
Provided testing, training and public
information for the Navaio Nation.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OFFICE OF AIR AND RADIATION - RADIATION PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
HQ
$30.00
$28.00
0.20
0.20
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
0.10
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
Outreach
D/l
T/A
T/A
T/A
Awarded radon pilot project grant to
Colville Confederated Tribes for
residential radon mitigation project.
Awarded radon pilot project grant to
Spokane Tribes for radon mitigation
project.
Provided information to tribes/I HS
regarding radon health hazards,
measurement protocols, remediation
techniques, etc.
Worked with Indian tribes on programs
to identify and mitigate radon exposure.
Coordinated $300K in radon tribal
grants to the regions.
Coordination with IHS regarding radon
on Indian lands.
Calibrated radiation measurement
equipment ORP lent to the Navajo.
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EPA ACTTVTTTES ON TNDTAN RPSF»VATTONS. FY
THE OFFTrF. OF WATF.R
EPA, together with state, tribal and local governments, has responsibility for
water quality in three areas: (1) reducing pollution of surface waters; (2) preventing
contamination of groundwater needed for human consumption; and (3) maintaining the
purity of drinking water. EPA, states and tribes also implement programs to protect
general groundwater quality, authorized under several different statutes and described
in EPA's 1984 groundwater strategy.
Authority to implement these programs comes from three major statutes.
They are:
Clean Water Act
Restore and maintain the chemical, physical and biological integrity
of the nation's waters. CWA provides a comprehensive structure for
water pollution control.
The Act provides for (1) establishment of technology-based and
water quality-based controls for sources of pollutants; (2) state
and tribal Water Quality Standards (WQS) to protect water uses;
(3) monitoring to assess water conditions and trends; and (4) WQM
planning to analyze problems and design needed control measures.
CWA accomplishes its purpose by creating a partnership between
EPA and the governments of the various states and tribes. It allows
for state and, under certain circumstances, tribal governments to
develop WQS. In addition it creates specific programs to assist
states and tribes in funding pollution control activities in the areas
of Waste Water Treatment (WWT), clean lakes restoration and non-
point source pollution abatement.
Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)
Ensure that drinking waters are free from harmful contaminants;
protect groundwater from contamination by underground injection;
and, support groundwater quality management initiatives.
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EPA ACTIVTTTES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS! FY 90
THE OFFICE OF WATER rCon'tt
Safe Drinking Water Act (Con't)
The SDWA and 1986 amendments establish four programs through
which the EPA is to fulfill its mandate of ensuring that drinking
waters are free from harmful contaminants. The first one is the
Public Water Supply Supervision Program (PWSS), which focuses
on providing safe drinking water to users of public water systems.
The Underground Injection Control Program (UIC) focuses on
protection of groundwater supplies that are or might be sources of
drinking water from contamination by the subsurface injection of
fluids by well operators. The Sole Source Aquifer Demonstration
(SSAD) Program authorizes funds to state, tribal or local political
units to demonstrate unique groundwater protection activities. The
Wellhead Protection Program (WHP) authorizes funds to states and
tribes to protect the area around public drinking water wells or
well fields. It should be noted, however, that Congress did not
appropriate funds for these programs in FY 90.
Marine Protection. Research, and Sanctuaries Act (MPRSA)
Provide for the safe and effective disposal of dredged materials,
sewage sludge, hazardous waste and other materials at sea. (This
statute does not directly relate to American Indian tribes or tribal
governmental authorities).
The Groundwater Protection Strategy
The Groundwater Protection Strategy, though not a statute, supports
the development and implementation of groundwater protection
programs. It also provides a common policy basis for all EPA
Groundwater Program activities.
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EPA ACTTVITTF.S ON TNDTAN
FY
OFFICE OF WATER . CLEAN WATER
PROGRA
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
$40.00
$54.50
$0.025
$15.00
0.06
0.05
0.15
0.10
0.30
0.20
0.02
0.10
0.10
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
T/A
F/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
F/A
D/l
Outreach
Worked with New England Interstate
Water Pollution Control Commission
(NEIWPCC) to develop New England
Indian tribal profiles.
Continued to work with the water
management division Indian Work
Grouo (IWG).
Section 1 06 Treatment of States (TAS)
application for the Narragansett Tribe.
Conducted a two day Conference for New
England tribes - Introduction to the
Water Management Division.
Met with each New England tribes.
Worked with the two Passamaquoddy
Reservations in applying for set-aside
funding for publicly owned treatment
works.
Provided technical training through
NEIWPCC on specific water and/or
waste water treatment facility
assistance and operator training.
Awarded a grant for a WWT project
under the set-aside program to the SNI.
Developing an agreement with IHS to
administer the $1231 million set-
aside to the SRMT of WWT.
Assisted the Oneida Tribe in identifying
WWT needs and included their project
on the national priority project list for
WWTF construction grants.
Administered a Section 1 06 grant to
SMRT.
Administered the new SDWA amendments
for the SRMT and the SNI.
Provided direct T/A to Cherokee,
Miccosouki, Seminole and Poarch Indian
Tribes concerning work plan for Section
106 grant. Currently reviewing three
Section 106 work plans.
Awarded a Section 104(g)(l) grant to
the Florida TREEO Center for OMEs for
the Seminole Indian Tribe.
Administration, monitoring and
technical guidance of grant and project
Section 518(c) Indian set-aside
program.
Coordinated and implemented three
combined SDWA/CWA workshops.
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EPA ACtlVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 4
(Con't)
Region 5
$0.10
$90.00
$30.00
$570.00
$90.00
$240.00
0.03
0.02
0.15
0.10
0.25
0.55
0.15
0.02
0.06
0.02
0.05
0.02
0.02
0.10
0.01
F/A
D/l
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
F/A
T/A
Outreach
D/l
T/A
T/A
Outreach
D/l
F/A
F/A
f
F/A
Awarded Section 106 grant to Poarch,
Baudcreek and Seminole Tribes.
Coordination and liaison activities
related to all water division programs.
Oversight on four tribal 106 grants.
Participated in regional IWG functions.
Awarded FY 91 and managed FY 90
104{g)(1) grants to Minnesota Rural
Water Association (MRWA) to provide
direct on-site technical training on
administration, operation, maintenance,
design and construction of tribal
utilities.
Implementated second round
prioritization of 518(c) construction
grants set-aside program.
Coordinated/processed 518(c)
construction grants to Menominee and
Boise Forte.
Provided T/A training via on-site visits
and follow up telephone contacts to five
tribal WWTF.
Participated in an IHS Area Office
sponsored Operation and Maintenance
(O&M) workshop for tribal utility
operators.
Issued Five National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits
to Indian tribes.
Gave T/A to tribes to understand new
NPDES permits requirements.
Visited tribally owned fish hatchery
for NPDES purposes.
Participated in two combined EPA
drinking/waste water workshops for
tribal personnel.
Sat in on work group implementing the
construction grant set-aside program
and setting project priorities.
Reviewed TAS applications for 106
grants.
Awarded Section 106 grants to the
Oneida and Minnesota Chippewa Tribes
and the Red Cliff and Red Lake Bands of
Chippewa Indians.
Awarded three lake water quality
assessment grants. Provided T/A in
proposal writing and review. $100K to
White Earth; $100K to Red Lake; and,
$40K to Mille Lacs.
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EPA ACTIVTTTES ON INDIAN RFSFPVATTONS. FV 00
OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATF.R ACT pttnr,p
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
(Con't)
Region 6
$390.00
$40.00
$843.00
0.50
0.02
0.10
0.015
0.02
0.05
0.05
0.08
0.02
T/A
T/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
D/l
Outreach
F/A
T/A
T/A
Conducted biological survey evaluations
at four Region 5 reservations to evaluate
water quality from known or suspected
point and non-point sources. (Upper
Sioux, Lower Sioux, Menominee, Lac du
Flambeau).
Gave T/A to tribes to understand new
NPDES permit requirements.
Conducted toxicological investigation of
cranberry grower as affected Little
Trout Lake to determine impact from
harvest release of residual pesticide &
fungicide spraying.
Reviewed Quality Assurance Project
Plans (QAPP) for Red Lake Tribe
and QAPP for Mille Lacs and White
Earth. Reviewed proposed contract for
Red Lake water monitoring and first data
output from lab
Met with representatives of the
Cherokee Nation and the Cheyenne-
Arapaho Tribes to discuss their
applications for priority list ranking
for WWTF construction grants.
Isleta Pueblo was elected for funding as
a model project for the WWTF
construction grant program.
Entered into an InterAgency Agreement
(IAG) with the Albuquerque Area IMS to
provide waste water operator training to
19 Indian Pueblos and two Apache
Tribes in NM and two Ute Tribes in CO.
Documented approach and results for use
in developing Indian operator training
programs in other areas.
Sent letter to all eligible tribes
reminding them of the deadline for
applying to the region for national
priority project listing for WWTF
construction grants.
Awarded Title II construction grant to
Pojoaque Pueblo.
Provided T/A for developing WQSs for
the Pueblos of Sandia, San Juan & Isleta.
Assisted Indian tribes with application
and eligibility requirements for
Section 106 grants. Meetings with
Sandia, San lldefonso, Taos, Santa
Domingo & Pojoaque Pueblos and eight
Northern Indian Pueblos' Council.
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OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
(Con't)
Region 7
i
Region 8
5
$176.90
$40.00
$455.40
$65.00
$450.00
$1143.0
$40.00
$91.30
$51.00
$74.90
$36.00
0.25
0.08
0.25
0.08
0.02
0.05
0.15
0.25
0.25
0.05
0.10
0.15
0.20
0.10
Outreach
D/l
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Prepared FY 90 priorities letter for
Indian WQM oroaram.
Developed a model WQS (to be used for
discussion purposes) for developing
tribal WQS.
Prepared FY 90 priorities letter for
Indian WQM program.
Provided T/A to develop WQS for eight
Northern Indian Pueblos' Council.
Provided T/A for watershed planning for
the Santa Clara Pueblo.
Provided T/A to Acoma Pueblo to
implement the clean lake restoration
project for Lake Acoma.
Awarded 106 grant to Winnebago Tribe
ofNE.
Winnebago and Santee Sioux Tribes in
NE will both receive funds for
construction of WWT facilities.
Developing IAG and Memorandum of
Agreement (MOA) with IMS and each
tribe for planning, design and
construction. Met with Sac and Fox Tribe
in IA to discuss construction grants
under Indian set-aside. Reviewed and
rated their needs/proposal.
Obligated funds for construction,
Memorandum of Understanding IAG
project with Aberdeen Area IMS and
Oglala Sioux Tribe for design and
construction of sewage treatment
facilities.
Updated WQM plan on Blackfeet
Reservation.
Collected baseline water quality on Wind
River Reservation.
Awarded funds for Memorandum of
Understanding IAG project with Billings
Area IMS and Shoshone Tribe for design
and construction of sewage collection
facilities
Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes of WY:
identified and characterized lake water
quality; assessed vulnerability to acid
deposition and developed reference sites.
Blackfeet Tribe of MT: assessed existing
lake water quality; identified sources of
pollution; and defined problem areas.
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OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ATT PR ft OK A MS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
$7.20
$17.30
$6.00
$33.00
$59.30
$11.00
$111.00
$50.00
$25.00
$465.0
0.10
0.10
0.90
0.05
0.25
0.15
0.10
0.05
0.10
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.05
0.15
0.15
F/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
T/A
F/A
F/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Outreach
D/l
D/l
F/A
F/A
Southern Ute Tribe of CO: determined
water quality of Lake Capote; identified
strategies for lake restoration; and
developed lake water management
capabilities.
Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewas of
ND: conducted a study of Belcourt Lake
and assessed lake water quality.
Prepared a septage management plan for
the Rosebud Sioux.
Communicated with tribes concerning
application of priority ranking for
construction qrant projects.
Conducted on-site diagnostic evaluations
of problem water and waste utilities.
Provided follow-up training and T/A to
address identified problems.
Processed TAS applications for Oglala
Sioux, Rosebud Sioux, Standing Rock
Sioux, Cheyenne River Sioux and
Assiniboine Gros Ventre Tribes.
Developed water quality monitoring
program and standards at Ft. Peck
Reservation.
Performed water quality assessment at
Ute Mountain Reservation.
Developed water quality program,
monitoring at Flathead Reservation.
Assessed surface water quality
reservation at Southern Ute.
Coordinated monitoring workshop
schedule for FY 91 .
Miscellaneous correspondence and
activities for all tribes.
White Mountain Apache Tribe (Model
Project): oversight and approval of
planning & design. Wrote/issued
environmental assessment and finding of
no significant impact.
Reviewed applications submitted for
prioritization under construction grants
Indian set-aside program.
Developed MOA and implemented IAG
with IHS for planning & design of WWTF
for Table Bluff Rancheria.
Developed MOA and implemented IAG
with IHS for construction of White
Mountain Apache model project.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
(Con't)
Region 10
$23.00
$50.00
$186.4
$150.0
$183.5
$181.7
$125.0
$160.0
$150.0
$125.7
$100.0
$100.0
$25.00
$47.00
$47.00
$47.50
$47.00
$40.40
0.15
0.15
0.05
2.00
0.50
1.00
0.007
0.011
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
F/A
F/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
D/l
T/A
F/A
D/l
F/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
D/l
F/A
D/l
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
Developed MOA and implemented IAG
with IHS for planning and design of
WWTF for Yurok Tribe.
Developed MOA and implemented IAG
with IHS for planning & design of WWTF
for Tohono O'Odham Nation.
Misc. activities related to Indian set-
aside program (e.g. training for tribes,
workshops with IHS re: implementation
of proaram etc.).
Reviewed and approved eight TAS
applications under Section 106.
Grants awarded in FY 90 under
Section 106:
Colorado River
Coyote Valley
Ft. Mojave
Gila River
Gila River (amendment)
Hoopa Valley
Pyramid Lake
Rincon
Reviewed and approved two TAS
applications under Section 314 of CWA.
Section 314: Colorado River
Reservation.
Section 314: Ft. Mojave Reservation.
Continued to work with the Pyramid
Lake Paiute Tribe, the NV Div. of
Environmental Protection and the Cities
of Reno & Sparks to resolve Truckee
River water quality issues.
Met with Swinomish Tribe to discuss a
Section 106 grant workplan.
Reviewed/ranked Section 106 grant
proposals.
Awarded 106 grant to Swinomish Tribe
or groundwater pollution control.
Administered grants to the Swinomish
and Colville Tribes.
Awarded 106 grant to Colville Tribe.
Awarded 1 06 grant to Suquamish Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Lower Elwha
Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Makah Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Swinomish Tribe.
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OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
(Con't)
$38.40
$47.80
$35.00
$194.0
$2.10
$48.00
$13.00
$25.00
$46.10
$42.60
0.60
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.05
0.02
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.05
0.01
0.01
0.30
0.02
0.10
0.01
0.05
Outreach
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
T/A
F/A
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
T/A
Outreach
D/l
Met with Colville, Suquamish, Lower
Elwha, Puyallup, Makah, Swinomish,
Lummi, Port Gamble, Kalispel and
Quinault Tribes to assist them in
submitting TAS application and 106
grant application.
Awarded 106 grant to Puyallup Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Lummi Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Port Gamble
Tribe.
Awarded 106 grant to Northwest Indian
Fisheries Commission for non-point
source pollution control.
Awarded 106 grant to Kalispel Tribe.
Investigated pesticide contamination and
non-point source pollution 106 grant to
the Yakima Tribe.
Project management for grant on Warm
Springs Reservation.
Awarded 106 grant to Muckleshoot
Tribe.
Awarded a 1 06 grant to Shoshone-
Bannock Tribe.
Assisted the Nez Perce Tribe in
developing non-point source assessment.
Awarded Section 106 grant.
Attended seminar on WQS.
Assisted the Nez Perce Tribe in
developing WQS.
Assisted other tribes in developing WQS.
Support for sampling associated with
Makah landfill.
Assisted Spokane Tribe concerning
closure of the Dawn uranium milling
site.
Prepared NPDES permit for an industry
on Colville Indian Reservation.
Offered assistance to Makah Tribe to
help correct sewage treatment plant
problem.
Attended seminar on Indian issues.
Issued unilateral 309(A)
administrative order to Makah Tribe,
Neah Bay, WA requiring upgrading of
WWT system.
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OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
(Con't)
-
$21.00
See
Below
$32.00
$800.0
$125.0
$623.0
$20.00
$931.0
$1460.
$250.0
$20.00
0.01
0.02
0.02
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.75
0.50
0.02
0.60
0.30
0.30
0.40
0.70
0.50
0.10
D/l
Outreach
F/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
D/l
D/l
D/l
F/A
D/l
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Permitting of sludge disposal on Indian
lands (Tulalip Tribe of WA, and
Muckleshoot).
Met with Puyallup Tribe on proposed
MOA
State of WA grant to the Port Gamble
Tribe for Facilities Plan Development.
Prepared NPDES permit and inspected
lagoon at Warm Springs Reservation.
Spill prevention contingency counter-
measure plan for 1000 gallon fuel tank
on Warm Springs River Reservation.
Coordinated Indian Primacy workshop
with OR tribes.
Inspected Warm Springs Forest
Products, Warm Springs Reservation.
Grants for AK Native Villages through
IHS and state of AK on implementing
Indian set-aside grants for nine Native
AK Village projects.
Section 402 permits reviewed 301 (h)
waivers.
Awarded 104(b)(3) grant to the
Confederated Colville Tribes for water
enforcement.
Issued Section 402 permits for Sand
Point and Tyonek AK Native Villages and
the Nome Eskimo community. Reviewed
301 (h) waivers.
Model construction grant to Tulalip
Tribe.
Model construction grant to the AK
Native Village of Huslia. Oversight and
planning design for this project.
Designed and constructed honey bucket
haul system: Sheldon's Point village.
Planned and designed waste water
system - Lower Kalskag village.
Awarded waste water planning and
construction grant to Tulalip Tribe.
Awarded waste water planning and
construction grant to the Pt. Gamble
Tribe.
Awarded waste water planning and
construction grant to the Nez Perce
Tribe.
Planning for sewage treatment works:
Nez Perce Tribe.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF WATER - CLEAN WATER ACT PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE 1$000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
(Con't)
H3
HQ-OWRS
$623.0
$340.0
$581.0
$750.0
$80.00
$25.00
$35.00
$90.00
$50.40
$61.40
$75.00
0.30
0.50
0.10
0.30
0.10
0.20
0.30
0.10
0.03
0.05
0.025
0.025
0.004
1.25
0.33
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
D/l
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
Outreach
D/l
Outreach
Awarded grant to Sheldons Point Tribe
for waste water design and construction.
Awarded waste water planning and
construction grant to the Hoh Tribe.
Awarded grant to Lower Kalsag Tribe
for waste water facilities construction.
Awarded grant to Selawik Tribe for
waste water planning, design and
construction grant.
Awarded grant to McGrath Tribe for
waste water planning and construction
grant.
Memorandum of understanding
establishing working relationships
between EPA and IHS for Indian set-
aside waste water projects.
Planning for sewage treatment works.
Planning for sewage treatment works:
Port Gamble Reservation.
Ongoing communication with Columbia
River InterTribal Fish Commission
regarding state WQS.
Awarded clean lakes grant to Coeur
d'Alene Tribe.
Awarded clean lakes grant to Nez Perce
Tribe.
Awarded clean lakes grant to Klamath
Tribe.
Met with Coeur d'Alene Tribe to discuss
their grant application for clean lakes
funding.
Development of Indian regulations and
coordination of Indian programs.
Seminar on WQS for Indian Tribes.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 9Q
OFFICE OF WATER - SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - UIC
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$15.00
$20.00
$60.00
$215.00
$0.50
$0.50
$30.00
$107.0
$1.00
$0.50
0.05
0.15
0.05
0.25
0.10
0.50
1.00
21.00
0.05
0.05
0.01
0.20
0.05
0.05
T/A
Outreach
D/l
T/A
D/l
T/A
T/A
F/A
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
F/A
D/l
Outreach
F/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
Provided information as needed to NE
Indian tribes about UIC Program.
Administered the UIC Program for the
SNI.
Provided T/A to the SNI and the SRMT
regarding UIC Program delegation.
An IAG with IMS to assist in direct
implementation by providing an
inventory of UIC wells emphasizing
Class V.
Provided training on injection wells to
IHS field personnel and tribal staff.
Assisted Mille Lacs Reservation in
the development of their UIC program in
the form of grants, outreach/training
and oversight.
Conducted seminars for tribes and
operators. Provided wide distribution
of program information on Class II and
Class V wells on Indian lands in NM and
OK. (Will expand to all 66 tribes in
the region for Class V wells in FY 91).
Awarded grant to Navaho Tribe for UIC
direct implementation activities.
Awarded grant to Osage Tribe for UIC
direct implementation activities.
Inventory and verification of Class V
wells.
Provided information to tribes
regarding UIC activities.
Approved first UIC TAS application in
the country for the Ft. Peck Tribes in
MT. A development grant was issued to
them.
Continued direct implementation and
aquifer protection activities on MT,
UT, WY and CO Indian lands.
Provided assistance to well operators .to
help protect tribal aquifers. Support to
Indian tribes and regional IWG.
Conducted discussions with Wind River
Tribes regarding primacy and Class V
injection wells. Reviewed UIC TAS
applications for South Ute Tribe in
Colorado Wind River Reservation.
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OFFICE OF WATER - SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS . uic
OFFICE
FUNDING
($000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
Region 10
$3.00
$25.00
$5.00
0.05
0.04
0.01
0.02
0.15
0.05
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
F/A
Outreach
Prioritized Region 8 Indian lands based
on ground water use and aquifer '
vulnerability for implementation of the
Class V well program.
Witnessed a mechanical integrity test
for a Class II well on the Navajo Nation.
Conducted a public meeting on the Navajo
Reservation concerning a Class II well.
Reviewed Class V well in violation:
Viajas Tribal Casino.
Collected UIC inventory data, limited
sampling.
Sponsored UIC workshop for tribal
leaders.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FV 90
OFFICE OF WATER - SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 4
>
Region 5
$4.50
»
$3.28
$37.50
0.10
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.05
0.05
0.35
0.10
0.10
0.75
0.05
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
Outreach
T/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
D/l
Outreach
Provided funds to the SNI for PWSS
monitoring, testing and training.
Provided direct T/A to the SRMT and the
SNI for their PWSSs.
Administered the PWSS program for the
SRMT and SNI.
Provided funds and training for Volatile
Organic Chemical (VOC) sampling
through grants from Office of Drinking
Water (ODW).
Conducted Sanitary surveys of all the
drinking water systems on the four
reservations.
Provided direct T/A to all four tribes
concerning their PWSs.
Regional staff participation on steering
committee and workshop material
review concerning Indian primacy.
Outreach activities included training
sessions on SDWA, participation and
handing out materials at Indian health
fairs and publications of ODW
documents from HQ and Region 4.
Sanitary surveys of 33% of PWS
(community water systems & non-
community water systems) conducted by
Region 5 staff. Required inorganic
sample collection and analysis under FY
89 lab contract. Reviewed VOC sampling
procedures with operators. Preliminary
determinations of groundwater under the
influence of surface water.
Grant to support MRWA Circuit Rider
for provision of T/A related to O&M of
CWS on 29 reservations. MRWA grant
included quarterly publications of O&M
Service Line and fundina for eiaht
SDWA/CWA workshops.
SDWA presentations provided to MRWA
workshops and Regional IHS Staff.
Implemented drinking water regulations
on 29 reservations in MN, Wl and Ml.
Negotiations with new rural water
associations in WI and Ml to expand
existing ODW funded CR programs to
improve consistency between PWS
regulated by states and those regulated
by Region 5 for tribes.
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OFFICE OF WATER . SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
FUNDING WORK PROGRAM
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 5
(Con't)
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$1.00
$26.70
$25.00
$6.50
1.50
$35.00
$5.00
$41.00
0.10
0.10
0.60
0.50
0.20
0.20
0.20
0.55
Outreach
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
T/A
D/l
Outreach
T/A
T/A
F/A
Developed regional enforcement
strategy which outlines specific SDWA
requirements and responsibilities of
tribal owned PWSs. Distributed
newsletters to all tribes containing
information on VOC monitoring and
revised coliform requirements.
ESD provided T/A to the Chippewa Tribe
so the tribe's laboratory will meet
public water supply certification
requirements.
Implemented drinking water regulations
on Apache and Pueblo lands in NM.
Funding for laboratory analysis of
samples required by SDWA awarded.
Interagency agreement with IMS.
Reviewed TAS applications for the
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes.
Contracts with IA Rural Water
Association and KS Rural Water
Association to provide assistance to
water operators of the Sac & Fox Tribe,
Tama, I A, and Kickapoo Tribe, Morton,
KS, in resolving O&M problems, etc.
Awarded grants to NE Dept. of Health and
KS Dept. of Health & Environment to
provide emergency assistance to tribes,
data input to EPA, and assist in sanitary
surveys.
IAG with Aberdeen Area IHS for
management training for tribal
managers, council members, utilities
directors and tribal planners.
Indian Lands Coordinator and other
EPA staff visit to tribes to discuss the
SDWA requirements, perform sanitary
surveys, meet with IHS and BIA staffs
and attend workshops for tribal staffs.
O&M training for Indian water system
operators through the American Water
Works Association of SD using a trainer
traveling to reservations to conduct
hands-on traininq.
Continued SDWA training to tribal
council members and utility managers
through IAG with IHS.
Awarded developmental grant to Standing
Rock Sioux Reservation.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FV 90
OFFICE OF WATER - SAFE DRINKING WATF.R PROGRAMS - PWSS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
$30.00
$60.00
$20.00
$20.00
$2.00
$1.20
0.50
0.45
0.05
0.30
0.02
0.04
0.02
0.09
D/l
D/l
D/l
Outreach
T/A
T/A
F/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
T/A
Continued tracking, monitoring and
compliance activities for water systems,
including surveys.
Coordinated EPA activities on Indian
reservations for Region 8.
Updated inventories on facility
conditions and T/A needs through
performance of sanitary surveys on
Indian lands.
Provided outreach to tribal
governments. Administrative and
T/A to tribes applying for TAS and
program development grants. Oversight
of PWSS program development grants to
tribes.
Continued IAG with IHS-CA Area Office
for O&M advocate/CR position. Provided
hands-on training & support for
operators in rural communities in
Northern CA.
Awarded grant to Hoopa Tribe/public
utility district to provide O&M training
for Indian water systems operators in
Northern CA.
Logged and tracked compliance data
from over 450 PWS on Indian lands.
Performed sanitary surveys and
inspections of PWSs on Indian lands in
CA, NV, AZ & NM (Navaio).
New IAG provided continued partial
funding of an O&M, coordinator position
in Reno, NV IHS office, training and
technical advice to tribes regarding
PWSS management and O&M issues.
New IAG with Phoenix Area IHS provided
classroom training of tribal PWSS
operators.
Quality assurance WP and WS
Laboratory PE studies. Review of quality
assurance project plans.
Collected drinking water samples for
laboratory analysis. Contract for
laboratory analysis.
Laboratory contract preparation &
management and laboratory analyses.
Contract for laboratory analyses.
Drinking water lab certification.
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OFFICE OF WATER - SAFE DRINKING WATER PROGRAMS - PWSS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE r$OOQ) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
H3
$40.00
$125.00
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.03
0.20
0.20
0.05
0.50
0.33
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
D/l
T/A
F/A
Outreach
D/l
Outreach
Outreach
Met with Chehalis, Hoh and Yakima
Tribes on drinking water program.
Sent letters and information to all 26
Federally recognized tribes in WA.
Prepared letter to eight Indian tribes in
OR advising them of TAS under the CWA
andSDWA.
Met with Klamath Falls and Warm
Springs Tribes to discuss TAS.
Developed strategies to improve public
health in AK Native Villages through
improved O&M and better compliance in
PWS. Working with state programs on a
variety of enforcement and outreach
activities.
Cosponsored management workshops and
technical CR project.
Organized PWS/UIC primary workshop .
Coordinated Indian programs.
Developed TAS handbook and presented
workshops.
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OFFICE OF WATER . GROUNDWATER PROGRAMS
OFFICE
FUNDING
($000)
WORK
YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
Region 10
0.05
0.007
0.003
0.003
0.01
T/A
T/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Turtle Mountain Reservation developed
a risk-based environmental information
system to use for developing priorities
for pollution prevention. Project was
completed in November 1990 and
included development of an aquifer
vulnerability map and input of data and
information about one Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)
site and one potential SF site. Funding
provided by Region 8 and Office of
Program Planning and Evaluation
(OPPE) in FY 89.
Provided technical and programmatic
assistance in the development of WHP
program at Rosebud and Rocky Boys
Reservations.
Tulalip Sole Source Aquifer
Demonstration process.
Reviewed and commented on Shoshone-
Bannock agriculture ground water
protection plan.
Provided outreach to all Pacific-
Northwest tribes for WHP tools
workshop and WHP data management
grant application process.
Met with Swinomish Tribe on ground
water problems and other
environmental issues.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDTAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
THE OFFICE OF 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, the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), the Asbestos Hazard Emergency
Response Act, the Asbestos Schools Hazard Abatement Act (ASHAA) and Title III of the
Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA).
These authorizations recognize the need for protecting human health and the
environment from harmful chemicals. They form the basis of the OPTS program
activities on Indian lands.
Programs under ASHAA and the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act focus on
the elimination of asbestos in schools and public buildings as an existing chemical
risk/hazard while other potential risks from new and existing chemicals (including
pesticides) are identified, assessed, and managed under TSCA, FIFRA and the Emergency
Planning/Community Right to Know Act (Title III of SARA). This broad coverage enables
EPA to take a variety of regulatory actions which impact on the manufacture,
distribution in commerce, processing, use and disposal of chemical substances for the
public good. The major initiatives in the pesticide program that will impact heavily on
the tribes are certification of pesticide applicators, enforcement of regulations for
pesticide use and protection against pesticides for agricultural workers, endangered
species and groundwater.
To date, the states, regions, and EPA have collectively focused on achieving
environmental results through federal assistance (e.g., asbestos abatement and
enforcement grants) and outreach (e.g., training, seminars, etc.).
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OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$1.00
$126.00
$36.00
0.05
0.05
0.01
0.10
0.10
0.02
0.02
0.10
0.20
0.10
0.30
0.50
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
Outreach
F/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
Met with tribes during introductory
visit to Penobscott Nation.
Participated in water management
division Indian conference.
Prepared questions and background
materials for introductory visits to
New England tribes.
Consulted with tribal personnel who
would be attending FY 90 tribal
pesticide enforcement conference.
ESD assisted BIA on water issues
related to pesticide use on cranberry
bogs in Wl and MN.
ESD provided technical support and
assistance as needed to Region 5 tribes
on FIFRA and other pesticide issues.
Distributed information regarding
pesticides programs to protect ground
water & endangered species to all
tribes in Region 6.
Met with Laguna Pueblo & Navajo
Nation representatives concerning a
TSCA enforcement action against a
pipeline company for contamination
of Indian lands.
Met with two tribes to discuss
opportunities for assuming pesticide
applicator's certification and
enforcement program. Accompanied
tribal representative to tribal
pesticide enforcement conference.
Made five pesticide enforcement
agreements with the Cheyenne River,
Lower Brule, Oglala, Rosebud Sioux
Tribes and three affiliated tribes.
Provided inspector training, program
information, joint enforcement as
reauested.
Provided groundwater protection
grants to Cheyenne River, Oglala and
Rosebud Sioux Tribes and to the three
affiliated tribes.
Provided program oversight, pesticide
use and T/A. Efforts are underway to
achieve tribal/state/EPA coordination.
Enforcement training involves
pesticide problem identification.
Implemented pesticide enforcement
on several reservations.
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OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
Region 10
$60.00
$78.00
$228.00
$30.00
$36.00
$23.50
$4.00
$20.00
0.02
0.05
0.25
0.40
0.10
0.10
0.12
0.10
0.10
T/A
T/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Outreach
F/A
T/A
F/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
National Indian tribal workshop to
discuss pesticide program initiatives
as well as enforcement training.
Provided T/A to develop tribal
asbestos programs. Two presentations
to tribal asbestos program managers.
The Rosebud Sioux and the Cheyenne
River Sioux Tribes have submitted
two certification plans for approval
in the Federal Register .
Awarded grant to Navajo Nation to
enable the tribe to enforce FIFRA and
conduct a pesticide safety outreach
program.
Awarded grant to ITCA on pesticide
issues including enforcement of
FIFRA and tribal ordinance and to
provide T/A. Tribes which are
included in this effort are Gila River,
Salt River, Cocopah, Quechen, Ft.
Mojave and Colorado River.
Provided funding to ITCA to develop a
management plan for ground water
monitoring and protection from
pesticides.
Awarded worker protection grants to
ITCA for the following tribes: Ft.
Mojave, Colorado River, Quechan,
Cocopah, Gila River and Salt River.
Continued endangered species
program on eight AZ reservations.
Region 9 cosponsored with
Regions 8 & 10 a two day meeting for
all state/tribal Toxic Release
Inventory program contacts. Gila
River Indian Community was
represented at this meeting. Purpose
of the meeting was to promote
information sharing between the
state/tribe and discussion of program
direction.
Awarded pesticide enforcement grant
to Shoshone-Bannock Tribe to assist
with implementation of the tribal
pesticide code and certification
program.
Awarded worker protection grant to
the Shoshone Bannock Tribe.
Awarded ground water grant to the
Shoshone Bannock Tribe.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RF.SffttVATTONS. FV Oft
OFFICE OF PESTICIDES AND TOYTr SUBSTANPF.S
OFFICE
Region 10
(Con't)
HQ/OPTS/
IO
HQ/OPP
HQ/8,9 &
1 0
HQ/9
HQ/FIFRA
HQ/OTS
FUNDING WORK PROGRAM
($000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
$5.00
$72.00
$16.4
$50.00
0.20
0.2
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.10
0.1
0.1
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
Remediation
T/A
Continued to train tribal inspectors
and oversee the enforcement program,
Participated in national pesticide
training program for tribes.
Established Indian internship with
Region 8.
HQ & Office of Pesticide Programs
(OPP) Personnel met with BIA, US
Dept. of Agriculture, Dept. of Labor,
Dept. of Energy, IHS & Dept. of Health
and Human Services to explore the
development of cooperative/
complementary programming with
respect to the Agency's proposed
Indian Strategy.
OPP is working with Hampton
University and Northern Arizona
University to explore the
development of a scholarship program
for Native Americans.
Minority recruitment task force
developed goals and a strategy for the
recruitment of Native Americans and
began its implementation.
$72K was set aside for worker
protection programs on reservations
($4K per tribe). Region 8 received
$28K for seven tribes, Region 9
$40K for ten tribes and Region 10
$4K for one tribe.
Provided partial funding to Navajo
for work on endangered species,
worker protection and groundwater.
Awarded grant to CERT to coordinate a
FIFRA tribal enforcement conference
in August 1 990. To be attended by
tribal representatives from Regions
5-10.
Received 20 applications from BIA
schools for ASHAA 1990 grant cycle.
Awarded $375K to Sherman Indian
High School throuah BIA.
OPTS mailed SARA Title ill Section
313 information to Indian health
officials and libraries in order to
increase public awareness of
manufacturing facility emissions into
the environment and to encourage
access and use of this data for
planning purposes.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FV 90
THE OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The programs administered by OSWER 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 (CERCLA), as amended by the Superfund Amendments and
Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
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; and, to promote community awareness
of chemical hazards and to develop state and tribal capabilities for preventing and
responding to chemical accidents and emergencies.
In FY 90 OSW's greatest challenge in implementing the EPA Indian Policy
involved efforts to provide technical assistance to Indian tribes for the implementation
of Subtitle D (solid waste) in Indian Country. Toward this end OSW has been working to
provide funding to Indian tribes for technical training and to develop solid waste
management plans.
In addition to this work, OSW has continued to evaluate statutory and regulatory
issues regarding implementation of Subtitles C (hazardous waste) and D (solid waste) of
RCRA in Indian Country. As part of this evaluation, OSW has previously included
recommendations regarding statutory changes to RCRA as it pertains to Indian lands in
its Report to Congress on Solid Waste Management in the United States.
The Office of Underground Storage Tanks (OUST) continued its efforts to assess
the extent of human health and environmental problems caused by underground storage
tanks (UST) on Indian lands.
The Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office (CEPPO) provides
training services through the SF Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA) Title III.
It has developed and published a proposed rule on the treatment of Indian tribes as states
for purposes of Title III.
The Office of Waste Programs Enforcement (OWPE) provides technical support to
the regional offices concerning enforcement issues on Indian lands.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RF.SPONSF. . RCRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 4
Region 5
$20.00
$65.00
$100.00
0.05
0.10
0.04
0.10
0.50
0.005
1.00
0.02
T/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
F/A
T/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
Provided assistance and information
to the SNI and SRMT concerning possible
illegal dumping on their reservations.
Met with the four tribes to explain
proposed Subtitle D landfill criteria and
implications for landfills on tribal
lands.
Provided training on the application of
RCRA hazardous waste regulations to the
Oneida Tribe.
Developed an information request to
identify facilities on Indian land subject
to Subtitle C of RCRA.
Menominee Tribe authorization
project: Menominee Tribe is developing
a hazardous waste management program
and is seeking partial authorization.
RCRA staff working with Office of
Regional Counsel to implement pilot
project: review tribe's draft ordinances
and generally assist with authorization
application.
Awarded grant to Leech Lake Tribal
Business Council to 1) determine
alternatives for solid waste disposal,
assuming landfill closes soon; and, 2)
design a closure and post-closure plan
for the landfill.
OUST CR program: The goal of Region 5's
OUST Indian lands CR is to locate as
many federally regulated USTs on Indian
lands as possible. The CR will have
visited every reservation before the end
of the grant period, currently scheduled
to coincide with the end of FY 90. After
an accurate inventory is completed,
OUST will issue reminder letters to UST
owners/operators to ensure compliance
with the notification requirements. USTs
in violation of federal requirements will
be requested to be permanently closed.
Two solid waste workshops: (1) EPA and
the National Congress of American
Indians co-sponsored workshop in Green
Bay, Wl in May; and, (2) EPA/HQ and
the National Congress of American
Indians co-sponsored workshop in July
in Minneapolis. RCRA staff prepared for
and qave presentations at both.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RCRA PROGRAMS
OFFICE
FUNDING
($000)
WORK
YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
(Con't)
Region 6
0.20
0.005
0.03
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.04
0.07
0.04
0.02
0.03
D/l
T/A
T/A
D/l
T/A
D/l
T/A
D/l
Outreach
T/A
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
Outreach
Implemented LIST Program: OUST has
been responding primarily to Leaking
Underground Storage Tank (LUST)
reports, as part of the Direct
Implementation (Dl) program. Response
generally included cooperative
identification and oversight of LUST
cleanups between state LUST program
field staff, tribal technical staff and
Region 5. OUST has participated in four
outreach meetings with Region 5 tribes
to present an overview of the UST
requirements. Also, OUST has attempted
to determine if certain UST owners/
operators are eligible for state financial
responsibility funds.
Handled phone inquiries from tribes
regarding funding, etc.
Coordinated Indian land program
responses with State of NM.
Distributed UST technical regulations
and publications to Region 6 tribes.
Coordinated with Regions 8 and 9 on
transfer of responsibilities for Navajo
UST activities (conferences and file/
information transfer).
Developing Indian sensitivity training
for Region 6 UST/RCRA staff dealing
with Indian activity.
On-site contact with majority of Region
6 tribes. Provided information on UST
requirements and determination of
tribal interest and capabilities.
Overall UST Indian coordination.
Developed Region 6 UST tribal training.
(All Region 6 tribes participated).
Responded to all reported UST Indian
land releases.
Developed UST materials, for
presentation to Region 6 tribal leaders,
and recommendations for viable interim
program alternatives for those tribes
awaiting direct UST activity funding
(T/A and outreach, information
dissemination throughout-stationing of
ancillary staff in proximity to Indian
lands).
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FV 90
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RCRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK PROGRAM
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE DESCRIPTION
Region 6
(Con't)
-~»
$66.00
$3.00
$48.00
0.04
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.05
0.05
0.02
0.25
0.20
0.05
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Outreach
F/A
Prepared budgetary support and
potential workplan for utilizing three
personnel under SEE oroaram contract.
Developed/reviewed remediation action
plans for Indian land releases.
Coordination of remediation efforts.
Reviewed sites for serious releases.
Coordinated with BIA and tribe.
Participated in Region 6 IWG strategy
development.
Developed LIST Region 6 strategy/
workplan.
Developed Region 6 tank registration
database (Coordination with all 68
tribes and 5 states).
Offered guidance, review and comment.
Contribution to LIST Indian land tool kit.
Initiated additional work to identify and
rank regulated RCRA hazardous waste
handlers operating on land under Indian
tribal government jurisdiction in
Region 6.
On May 17 & 18, 1990, Region 6
conducted a training seminar in Santa
Fe, NM, for Region 6 Indian tribes on
the RCRA program. The seminar covered
the RCRA Subtitles C, D and I. Eleven
tribes were represented at the seminar
and three tribes expressed interest by
mail in the RCRA program.
Awarded grant to the Zuni Pueblo
in NM to implement a one year solid
waste education and outreach program
which will involve both the Zuni school
and community. (Deliverables will
include the development of a pilot
composting project along with a "how to"
video documentary; school education on
solid waste reduction and recycling, as
well as conducting a poster contest;
community education/information
materials on solid waste reduction and
recycling; development of an advisory
board report and recommendations for
Zuni solid waste management; and,
development of statistical reports
evaluating the progress & products of
the project).
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTF. 4ND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RrRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
(Con't)
Region 7
Region 8
$20.00
$10.00
$13.37
$18.50
0.05
0.01
0.05
0.05
0.03
0.10
F/A
T/A
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
Continued to monitor a grant, awarded
to the Northeast advisory committee, to
collect data on solid waste disposal
systems to meet present and future
needs in Northeast OK . Committee
includes members of Cherokee Nation.
Reviewed proposal for constructing
a commercial treatment, storage and
disposal facility on Indian trust land for
hazardous waste generated off site. Met
with representatives of the Santee
Sioux Tribe to discuss the RCRA permit
program.
Provided grant to Northern Cheyenne
Tribe and its consultant, Indian
Affiliates, Inc. of Orem, LIT, on the
feasibility of setting up a tribally run
reuse, recovery and source reduction &
separation plant.
Provided funding to support the
development of a feasibility study of
solid waste management options and
preliminary development of a solid v
waste management plan for Ft. Belknap.
Awarded a contract to develop feasibility
study of solid waste management options
and preliminary solid waste management
plan for Ft. Belknap and Rocky Boy's
Reservations of MT.
Awarded contract to develop a
characterization study of solid waste
generation and disposal practices by
Rosebud Landfill and community
organization and a preliminary solid
waste management plan for the Rosebud
Sioux Reservation.
Overall solid waste coordination
including program oversight, technical
assistance, program information and
compliance statistics for Uintah and
Ouray, Wind River, North Cheyenne,
Ft. Totten, Ft. Berthold, Cheyenne
River and Pine Ridge. Coordination
activities include involvement,
cooperation and assistance from IHS,
BIA, HUD and individual states.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE . RCRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
••• ••
$20.00
$5.00
$2.00
$1.00
$30.00
$5.00
$15.00
$60.00
0.03
0.09
0.02
0.01
0.03
0.01
0.08
0.30
0.10
0.17
0.08
0.02
0.13
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
T/A, D/l
Outreach
F/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Contractor support to develop and
implement a final solid waste landfill
operational plan to include reservation-
wide solid waste routing and collection
utilized by the Blackfeet Tribe of MT,
Browninq, MT, and Glacier County, MT.
Inspected tank closures at Wind River,
Cheyenne River, South Ute, Blackfeet,
Northern Cheyenne and Flathead
Reservations.
Assessed site and LUST cleanup at Wind
River Reservation.
LUST cleanup - Cheyenne River.
IAG with IMS (Phoenix, AZ) to hire a
contractor to compile and develop a
Uintah and Ouray Reservation-wide
solid waste management study and
landfill operations plan. (Plan will
include a system to manage solid wastes
generated by communities near the
reservation).
Oversight on state-led LUST cleanup at
Rosebud and Pine Ridge Reservations.
I PA to Wind River Reservation.
Overall coordination of UST/LUST
program for Indian lands.
IAG with the Tucson Area Office of IHS
made funds available to assist the
Tohono O'Odham Nation in assessing the
solid waste disposal issues on the
reservation and develop a SW
management program for the tribe.
Issued compliance order to a facility on
the Navajo Nation for illegal land
disposal.
Conducted inspection on Navajo Nation in
response to complaint by Navajo SF
Office.
Researched ability of facility on Gila
River to pay penalty for illegal storage
and other violations. Done in
preparation for neaotiatinq a CA/FO.
Conducted compliance oversight at two
facilities with closure and remediation
activities required pursuant to 3008(a'
CA/FOs (Gila River Reservation).
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RCRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
(Con't)
Region 10
$9.00
$50.00
$10.00
$60.00
$47.00
$50.00
0.05
0.02
1.00
0.50
0.02
0.02
0.60
0.02
0.10
0.10
0.01
1.00
0.10
0.10
T/A
D/l
Outreach
T/A
D/l
Outreach
D/l
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
D/l
F/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
T/A
D/l
T/A
D/l
Outreach
Provided training for AZ tribes. Focus
on hazardous waste ID, generator
inspection and response to illegal
dumping.
Participated in Indian authorization
work group meeting and public meeting
for Western reqions.
Continued CR position in AZ to work on
LIST related human health and
environmental problems on Indian lands
Funds to support this position awarded
through contract with National Council
of Senior Citizens.
UST and LUST activities relating to
compliance with UST regulations and
addressing tanks which have been
identified as leaking on tribal lands are
handled by the Region 9 office.
Participated in RCRA information
exchange with AZ tribes. Meeting was
co-hosted by EPA and ITCA to discuss
RCRA issues on Indian lands, possible
funding sources, direction of RCRA
programs and training needs.
Participated in OSWER Public Meeting
in Phoenix with tribal representatives.
Compliance and permitting activities at
RCRA facilities on reservations,
primarily the Puyallup.
Awarded grant to Puyallups to begin
building some RCRA program abilities.
Landfill disposal criteria
implementation policies and guidelines
for Indian lands.
Offered guidance and T/A to Native
Americans in AK.
Presentations to IHS and BIA concerning
the emerging EPA solid waste oroaram.
Provided IHS with funds to foster tribal
compliance, identify non-notifiers and
abandoned tanks. CR to visit each tribe
at least once in FY 90.
Provided oversite of cleanups on the OR
Warm Springs and ID Ft. Hall
Reservations.
Two mailings to Indian lands providing
information on UST courses, outreach
materials and new legislative changes.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RCRA PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 10
(Con't)
HQ/OSWER
HQ/OSW
HQ/OWPE
$15.00
• •
$12.60
$23.60
$33.80
$64.00
$66.00
$15.00
0.05
0.30
0.10
0.02
0.10
1.00
•
0.02
0.08
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
D/l
D/l
Responded to tribal concerns about
RCRA implementation on Indian lands.
Updated notification database, processing
of closures, change in status and new
notifications.
Enforcement underway for a leaking
tank on Yakima Reservation.
IAG with IHS to assist Makah Tribe on
municipal waste alternatives for their
existing open landfill.
OSWER Indian program coordination and
agency IWG participation.
Participated in IWGs. Coordinated funds.
Preparation of Congressional briefings.
Held meetings with tribal leaders.
Subtitle C participation regulation
development. Initiated communications
network.
Integrated waste management: Region 5
assistance for closure/post-closure
plan for Leach Lake landfill.
Integrated waste management: Region 6
development and operation of Zuni
Pueblo solid waste demonstration and
planning project.
Recycling: Region 8 solid waste
conversion and recycling program.
Integrated waste management: Region 9
Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe solid waste
management alternatives analysis;
Rincon Reservation solid waste
management planning project.
Integrated waste management: Region 1 0
assistance to native Americans in AK;
land disposal criteria implementation.
Contracted with the Environmental Law
Institute to study patterns of land and
facility ownership to determine
significant enforcement issues. Effort in
initiating development of enforcement
strategies for solid waste management on
Indian lands.
Participated in IWG conference calls
and semi-annual meetings, as well as
activities involved in preparing for and
participating in OSWER public meetings
for Indian officials.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - RCRA PROGRAMS
OFFICE
FUNDING
($000)
WORK
YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
HQ/OUST
HQ/CEPPO
$42.50
$25.10
$100.00
0.10
0.05
0.20
0.20
0.05
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Outreach
T/A
General program coordination with OFA,
Office of General Counsel, other OSWER
and reqional offices.
Developed implementation tool kit for
Indian lands for use by regional offices.
Contractor support to regions for
technical review of Site Assessments and
Corrective Action Plans.
Published draft proposed rule and
incorporated comments on the treatment
of Indian tribes to be treated as states
for purposes of Title III. Final Rule to be
published in late FY 90.
Provided funding of CRs in Regions 9
and 10.
Developed and coordinated three
workshops on emergency planning and
response. Also developed & coordinated
three contingency planning workshops
to be presented starting late FY 90.
Funding came from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency and EPA
grants approved in FY 89.
Coordinated activities related to six
training grants approved in FY 89.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CFJRCLA/SARA
PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 2
Region 5
Region 6
$122.00
$35.00
0.50
0.20
0.25
0.20
0.05
0.05
0.15
0.01
0.05
0.02
0.05
0.15
0.25
0.05
0.05
T/A
D/l
F/A
Outreach
T/A
D/l
F/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Maintained close liaison and provided
legal and T/A to the SRMT on the
Proposed Remedial Action Plan for the
GM Central Foundry SF site, which
borders on the reservation.
Assisted in enforcement action on SNI
lands for oil spills under CERCLA/SARA
and CWA Section 31 1K.
Awarded CORE grant to SRMT for T/A
relating to GM Central Foundry SF site.
Sent mailings to tribal chairs advising
them of upcoming legislation (and
related obligations), seminars, public
meetings and training opportunities.
Also requested chairpersons to designate
Title III person of contact.
Participated in negotiations and review
of MOA among MN, Chippewa Tribe of
MN and EPA. Conducted training
presentations in Bemidji, MN,
Marquette, Ml, and Minneapolis, MN on
Title III and its relationship to tribes.
Continued cooperative agreement
enabling Oneida Tribe to participate in
the Ft. Howard RI/FS.
Visited site to meet with Potential
Responsible Parties (PRPs) and
observed Regional Administration (RA)
and Nuclear Regulatory Commission
(NRC) reclamation activity.
Visited site to meet with PRPs, walk
site and note sampling locations.
Reviewed and coordinated EPA, NRC,
NMEID and Navajo comments on PRP's
1989 RA annual review.
Traveled to site to meet with PRPs and
Navajos to discuss plans for the RI/FS
and for site reconnaissance.
Reviewed and coordinated EPA, NMEID
and Navajo comments on various PRP
deliverables.
Performed oversight of PRP's RI/FS
field activities.
Met with PRPs to discuss comments on
quality assurance project plans.
Met with PRPs, Navajo SF and NMEID to
discuss results of Phase I Rl and the
Phase II Proposal.
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OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE • CERCLA/SARA
PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
(Con't)
$200.00
$250.00
$30.00
$150.00
$200.00
0.50
0.01
0.05
0.025
0.025
0.02
0.02
0.01
0.50
0.10
0.02
0.10
0.05
0.01
1.00
0.10
0.07
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
Performed oversight of PRP remedial
activity.
Met with NRC, NMEID and Navajo
SF to discuss PRPs 1989 annual
review of RA.
Met with PRPs to discuss comments on
RI/FS workplan.
Assisted PRPs in obtaining site access.
Assisted Navajo SF in resolving
liability issue concerning land exchange.
T/A Grant workshops.
Community relations participation in
site specific public meetings for Prewitl
and United Nuclear.
Community relations participation in
development of tribal community
relations plans.
Reviewed/commented on preliminary
assessments and Sis.
Met with tribal staff to provide guidance
and review accomplishments.
Coordinated EPA Federal Inspection
Team training activities.
Coordinated UST/RCRA staff in the
development of UST/RCRA strategy.
Coordinated SF enforcement and
Emergency Response for removals on
Indian land.
SF community relations response to
tribal requests for T/A Grant
information and follow up.
Pre-remedial cooperative agreement for
NM portion of Navajo Nation.
Core program cooperative agreement for
Navajo SF program.
Management assistance award to Navajos
for Prewitt and United Nuclear.
Pre-remedial cooperative agreement foi
Cherokee Nation of OK.
Core program cooperative agreement for
Cherokee Nation of OK.
Development of tribal SF programs.
Participated in national work group
concerning tribal government
involvement in SF procurements.
IWG participation.
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EPA ArTTVTTTF.S ON INDIAN RRSF.KVATTQNS: FV QO
OFFTrF. OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CERCLA/SARA
PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
"(Con't)
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
HQ
$142.30
$72.90
$70.00
$50.00
$52.00
0.01
.01
.01
1.00
0.07
0.03
0.20
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
D/l
Coordinated with technical staff for
assessments of uranium wastes on tribal
land.
Held a one-day awareness course for the
Salish and Koolenai Tribes for first
responders.
Continued preliminary assessments at
41 sites on Indian lands.
SF removal actions on several
reservations in MT and SD.
Continued preliminary assessments at
41 sites on Indian lands.
Emergency clean-up removals and
assessments on several Indian
reservations.
April 10 & 11, 1990, Mission, SD
Rosebud Sioux. Held workshop and
subsequent meetings to meet two
objectives: provide presentations and
materials on implementing Title III and
develop a memorandum of understanding
between the tribe, state and EPA
regarding Emergency Response
activities on Indian lands.
Held a one day awareness course for
first responders on May 25, 1990, in
Pablo, MT for the Salish & Kootenai
Tribes. Members of the response
community attended, along with 25
students.
Cooperative agreement with AZ Dept. of
Environmental Equality (ADEQ) to
perform Emeraencv Response activities.
Awarded funds to Puyallup Indian Tribe
to participate in cleanup of the
Commencement Bay SF site.
Awarded funds to Coeur d'Alene Indian
Tribe to participate in cleanup of the
Bunker Hill SF site. Responded to
concerns.
Published draft proposed rule and
incorporated comments on the
treatment of Indian tribes to be treated
as states for purposes of Title III. Final
rule to be published in late FY 90.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE - CERCLA/SARA
PROGRAMS
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
KQ
(Con't)
»
0.20
0.05
Outreach
T/A
Developed and coordinated three
workshops on emergency planning and
response. Also developed and coordinated
three coritingency planning workshops,
to be presented starting late FY 90.
Coordinated activities related to six
training grants approved in FY 89.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OFFICE OF ENFORCEMENT
Office of Federal Activities
and
Other Multi-Media Activities
Formerly located in the Office of External Affairs and now located within the
Office of Enforcement, the OFA is responsible for establishing effective liaison and
coordination between EPA and other federal agencies on environmental issues and for
working with those agencies, to assure that they carry out their activities in an
environmentally sound manner; for assuring that EPA's programs comply with the goals
and requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act and related environmental
legislation; and, for coordinating implementation of EPA's programs related to
protection of human health and the environment on Indian reservations. OFA's programs
are multi-media in nature and consider impacts on natural resources and environmental
values, as well as on public health.
OFA's Indian program activity is directed at coordinating the Agency's efforts in
working to ensure that EPA programs can be implemented on Indian reservations. These
efforts include statutory amendments, regulatory changes, policy statements, increased
emphasis on Indian needs in the program and fiscal planning processes, as well as
communication planning that will provide for consulting with and making information on
EPA programs and policy available to the tribes. In addition, support and guidance are
given to Regional Indian Program Coordinators, who serve as the primary contact for the
tribes and oversee regional activities with Indian tribal governments. Finally, OFA
works to build tribal capacity through providing technical assistance and training to
tribal leaders and staff.
In addition to funding from the Office of Enforcement, this section contains
information on multi-media grants. The multi-media grant program was started as a
pilot in FY 90 with funds that were reprogrammed.
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OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES
AND
OTHER MULTI-MEDIA ACTIVITIES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
$15.00
$40.00
$12.00
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.10
.50
0.30
0.05
0.30
0.10
0.10
0.20
0.05
0.05
T/A
D/l
Outreach
D/l
D/l
D/l
F/A
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
Outreach
F/A
Provide T/A to the Narragansett Tribe
for CWA 106 grant application and
assistance to Penobscott and
Passamaquoddy Tribes for radon grants.
Provided oversight assistance and
research to NEIWPCC in development of
tribal profiles and assist in preparation
for water management division two day
tribal conference.
Coordinated all introductory visits with
each of the New England tribes. Acted as
liaison between regional media
programs and the tribes.
Participated in national IWG conferences
and telephone conference calls. Assisted
Associate Administrator for regional
operations and state/local relations in
development of EPA/Indian Advisory
Committee.
Hired a part-time staff person to work
in the regional Indian program.
Coordinated all meetings between Region
1 staff person, Region 7 SEE and the New
England tribes.
Coordinated the region's implementation
of EPA's Indian Policy, including
development of a Regional Indian
Strategy and IWG participation.
Awarded a grant to the SRMT
for solid waste management planning.
Initiated negotiations with the President
and Council members of SNI concerning
the development of a cooperative
agreement to address the tribe's
environmental needs/concerns.
Served on the Task Force charged with
updating EPA's National Indian
Implementation Strategy.
Provided program coordination as
needed.
Inspected reservations for waste water
issues. Drafted NPDES permits as
necessary-
Met with tribal representatives to
determine tribal environmental needs
and to offer T/A.
Awarded grant to the Cherokee Tribe to
train other tribes in WQM.
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OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTTVTTTP.g
AND
OTHER MULTI-MEDIA ACTTVTTTF.S
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 5
$35.00
$70.00
$0.175
$1.80
$0.40
$0.21
$0.14
$41.00
0.78
1.00
1.00
0.65
0.05
0.12
0.019
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.05
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
T/A
T/A
T/A
T/A
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
Outreach
F/A
SEE continued to provide T/A and
training on multi-media environmental
problems to seven Ml tribes,
coordinating with Ml Dept. of Natural
Resources, Great Lakes Indian Fish &
Wildlife Commission, Ml InterTribal
Council and the Chippewa/Ottawa Treaty
Fishery Management Authority.
Provided T/A and training on multi-
media environmental problems to Indian
tribes in MN and Wl through an Indian
environmental liaison.
Oversight and coordination by Regional
Indian Program Coordinator for
implementation of EPA's Indian Policy
in Ml, MN and Wl, including national
and regional IWG meetings.
Assistance to Regional Indian Program
Coordinator by environmental
protection specialist, in oversight and
coordination for Indian policy
implementation.
Assisted Environmental Review Branch
Chief as needed.
Administrative support by the
Environmental Review Branch
Secretary.
MN Indian Environmental Liaison
provided T/A and training on multi-
media environmental problems to MN
tribes.
Mailed news releases (7) to Indian
organizations.
Mailed news publications (9) to
Indian organizations.
Participated in regional IWG.
Clipped, assembled and copied Indian-
related news articles.
Advised Office of Public Affairs staff on
Indian issues.
Awarded multi-media demonstration
grant to Bad River Chippewa Tribe.
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OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES
AND
OTHER MULTI-MEDIA ACTIVITIES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 6
Region 7
Region 8
$17.50
$4.00
$25.00
$10.00
$84.20
$8.00
$2.50
1.20
0.25
0.05
0.05
0.50
Outreach
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
F/A
T/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
F/A
F/A
Overall coordination of Indian policy &
programs, within the region, between
the region and EPA HQ and other federal
agencies, including consultation with anc
provision of T/A to 66 tribes.
Participated in EPA national IWG and
its committees. Participated in
regional/national Indian organizations'
conventions, workshops and conferences.
Participated in BIA and IMS workshops
and conferences. Served as principle
regional contact on all multi-media
Indian policy/program issues. Served as
principle advisor to regional senior
staff on Indian policy/program issues.
Coordinated regional Indian program.
Participated in EPA HQ IWG activities.
Studied feasibility of initiating
recycling program at Winnebago
Reservation.
Reimbursed tribal travel to solid
waste management planning training.
SEE employee provided T/A & outreach
to tribes.
Developed an Indian environmental
teaching materials for grades K-12.
These teaching strategies will be
developed using Native American culture
and customs incorporated into an
environmental curriculum.
Developed a Region 8 Indian Internship
Program. Three Native American
interns from three reservations were
selected to work in the regional office
for one year. Interns will complete
several developmental assignments in
each of the media programs.
Used regional discretionary funds to
support travel costs for eight tribal
environmental staff members to spend
one week in the regional office on a
training assignment.
Awarded funds to support a one day
training session for all Region 8 staff on
how to work more effectively with
tribal governments. Training to take
place in FY91.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES
AND
OTHER MULTI-MEDIA ACTIVITIES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 8
(Con't)
Region 9
$10.00
$30.00
$100.00
$30.00
1.20
0.25
0.30
1.00
1.25
T/A
D/l
T/A
Outreach
F/A
F/A
D/l
F/A
T/A
D/i
T/A
D/l
Overall Indian program coordination in
the regional office and the MT Operations
Office. Member of National Indian
Resources Task force. Participated in
national IWG. Coordinated all tribal
governments in Region 8 and EPA
program offices.
SEE employee provided technical
assistance and outreach to tribes.
Awarded funds to start a regional
multi-media CR who will work with all
tribes in Region 8. The position to be
hired in FY 91.
Awarded multi-media demonstration
grant to the Wind River Reservation to
conduct a multi-media pilot project.
The Wind River Environmental Quality
Commission will look at all EPA
programs from an integrated approach
and establish an overall comprehensive
tribal environmental program.
Detailed position to work on national
Indian survey requirements, region
Indian environmental data base and
assist in EPA Indian program
coordination.
Utilized discretionary funds to provide
hazardous waste training for AZ tribes
and reimbursement money for tribal
officials, who attend an up-coming
EPA/tribal meeting. These funds
awarded via an IAG with IMS.
A SEE employee was hired by Region 9
SW Program to provide technical
assistance and information to tribes in
CA, AZ and NV. Position is under contract
with American Association of Retired
People (AARP).
Reviewed draft and final environmental
assessments concerning activities on
tribal lands.
FTE represents support for all the above
noted activities by Regional Indian
Coordinator. Overall Indian Program
Coordination and IWG participation.
Participation of task force/work group
focusing on regulation development,
national survey efforts.lndian program
issues, etc.
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OFFICE OF FEDERAL ACTIVITIES
AND
OTHER MULTI-MEDIA ACTIVITIES
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS
TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 9
(Con't)
Region 10
H3
$44.00
$30.00
$3.00
$40.00
$95.40
$40.00
$197.20
$46.10
$16.70
1.0
1.05
0.04
0.01
0.8
0.01
4.00
1.00
3.00
D/l
T/A
Outreach
T/A
Outreach
D/l
Outreach
F/A
F/A
Outreach
F/A
T/A
D/l
F/A
F/A
T/A
T/A
D/l
Outreach
T/A
SEE employee performed as Indian
environmental liaison and worked with
reservations along the Lower Colorado
River in CA and AZ, particularly with
regard to environmental issues under
CWA and other programs of interest to
these tribes.
General liaison with tribal leaders,
tribal organizations and federal
agencies (BIA/IHS) on broad issues.
Coordinated over all Indian program
activities and participated on national
IWG and Region 10 work group.
Awarded funds for a CWA 104(b)(3)
grant to Northwest Renewable Resources
Center to expand their solid waste
initiative to other environmental issues.
SEE program: AK & ID.
Regional participation in IMS annual
environmental health meeting, Indian
Health Board Conference and Affiliated
Tribes of Northwest Indians meeting.
SEE program: Yakima Indian Nation,
ID & AK.
Supported sampling associated with
Makah landfill.
Supported the SEE program.
SEE provided T/A to tribes. Half year
out at HQ office in Washington. Half year
services are provided to AZ tribes.
Provided funding for the second year of
Americans for Indian Opportunity, Inc.
training on overcoming barriers to
tribal participation in the EPA Indian
program.
Training and internship for tribal
members through CERT.
Awarded grant to AZ internship
program for tribal employees.
Coordinated overall EPA Indian program
and communicated with tribes on issues
of agency Indian policy. Coordination of
EPA IWG. FTEs include all non-SEE
activities listed above.
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OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL/ OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 1
Region 2
Region 4
Region 5
Region 6
0.05
0.30
0.05
1.10
0.10
0.05
0.02
0.03
0.02
0.25
D/l
T/A
Outreach
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
Participated on IWG, reviewed Indian
related court decisions for legal
opinions. Provided in development of
Narragansett Tribe CWA 1 06 TAS
application and participated in water
management division Indian
conference.
Addressed regional program offices
on reservation jurisdiction. Assisted
tribes in understanding EPA
regulations and drafted tribal rules
consistent with EPA legal
requirements.
Informal program counseling,
preparation of formal opinions,
litigation drafting of proposed
legislative changes and participation
in IWG activities.
Provided legal -counsel to program
offices. Reviewed EPA regulations
and TAS applications. Participated in
regional and national IWG; Ft. Howard
SF site (Oneida); legal opinions on
case law, statutes and regulations
regarding the Menominee Tribe's
national RCRA pilot project, Mille
Lacs, MN, jurisdictional dispute, etc.
Co-led nationally on Indian law.
Provided counsel to program offices.
Reviewed EPA regulations affecting
tribes. Case specific counseling.
Continued as legal resource for those
tribes recipient of Institute Scholar
activities.
Interpreted new regulations for UIC
on Indian lands for implementation.
Advised/counseled on MOA in place for
Navajos in preparation for Cherokees,
Provided in-depth review and
counseling on two new grants
applications under new regulations
and approaches.
Provided in-depth review/counseling
on new 8001 solid waste
demonstration grant, involving
jurisdictional questions.
In-depth, intensive review and
counseling of region's eight TAS
applications (CWA & SDWA).
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS: FY 90
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL/OFFICE OF REGIONAL COUNSEL
FUNDING WORK
OFFICE ($000) YEARS TYPE
PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION
Region 7
Region 8
Region 9
Region 10
HQ
0.10
0.02
1.00
0.10
0.50
1.00
1.00
D/l
D/l
D/l
D/l
T/A
T/A
D/l
D/l
D/l
Reviewed TAS applications for two
tribes applying for CWA Section 106
grants. Advised waste division staff on
Indian issues. Reviewed interagency
MOA to award Indian waste water set-
aside. Advised water division staff on
NPDES issues and SDWA enforcement
action on Indian lands. Attended Indian
attorneys work group meeting.
Regional Counsel staff reviewed legal
documents and regulations pertaining
to Indian lands.
Legal counsel to Region 8 program
offices, RA & MT office on Indian law
issues. Legal research, drafting &
external consultation re: EPA legal
memorandum on tribal and state
jurisdiction over non-Indians on
reservations (Brendale memo).
Represented RA and RC on Deputy
Administrator's Indian Resources
Task Force. Legal research/review of
TAS applications under generic Indian
regulations. Representative on HQ
RCRA task force drafting generic
Indian regulation. Legal counsel to
other regions on Indian law issues
(led regional Indian law counsel). Co-
led, regional Indian attorneys work
group. Consulting counsel: SF issues.
TAS review of tribal water grant
applications. Consulted with Dept.
of Interior on state and tribal
jurisdictional issues.
Supported regional programs by
providing legal support (legal review
of TAS applications & jurisdictional
issues & development of enforcement
actions, etc.).
Provided legal counsel to program
offices. Reviewed MOAs and tribal
regulations, EPA regulations that
affected tribes and TAS applications.
Led and participated in regional and
national IWGs. Reviewed litigation.
CWA-SDWA regulations development;
informal program counseling and
preparation of formal opinions;
litigation; and participation in IWG
activities.
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EPA ACTIVITIES ON INDIAN RESERVATIONS; FY 90
EPA INDIAN WORK GROUP COORDINATORS: REGIONS
ANNEFENN
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 1 (PAG 2300)
JFK Federal Building
Boston, MA 02203
(617) 565-3927
FTS 835-3927
FAX#: FTS 835-3346
ROBERT HARGROVE
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 2 (2PM-EI)
26 Federal Plaza
New York, NY 10278
(212) 264-1892
FTS 264-1892
FAX#: FTS 264-6693
ARTHUR LINTON
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 4 (EAB-4)
345 Courtland St., NE
Atlanta, GA 30365
(404) 347-3776
FTS 257-3776
FAX#: FTS 257-5056
MARY ANN STARUS, Acting
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 5 (5MEI4)
230 South Dearborn St.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-4679
FTS 353-4679
FAX#: 312-886-9096
ERNEST WOODS
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 6 (6E-FF)
1445 Ross Avenue
Dallas, TX 75202
(214) 655-2260
FTS 255-2260
FAX#: 214-655-2267
MICHAEL BRONOSKI
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 7
762 Minnesota Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66101
(913) 551-7291
FTS 276-7291
FAX#: FTS 276-7467
SADIE HOSKffi
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 8 (80EA)
999 18th Street
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 294-1114
FTS 330-1114
FAX#: 303-294-7665
ROCCENA LAWATCH
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 9 (E-4)
215 Fremont Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
(415) 744-1602
FTS 484-1602
FAX#: 415-744-1460
STEVEN ROY
Indian Program Coordinator
EPA Region 10 (WD-136)
1200 Sixth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98101
(206) 553-2118
FTS 399-2118
FAX#: FTS 399-0165
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INDIAN WORK GROUP COORDINATORS; HEADQUARTERS
MARTIN D. TOPPER, Ph.D
National Indian
Program Coordinator
U.S. EPA (A-104)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-7063
FTS 382-7063
FAX#: 202-252-0129
DAVID F.COURSEN
Office of General Counsel
U.S. EPA (LE-132G)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-5313
FTS 382-5313
FAX#: 202-382-2432
JAMES HORNE
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Water
U.S. EPA (WH-556)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-7818
FTS 382-7818
FAX#: 202-382-5711
THOMAS E.HOOVEN
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Pesticides and Toxic
Substances
U.S. EPA (TS-788)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-2906
FTS 382-2906
FAX#: 202-382-3847
CHARLENE DUNN
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Solid Waste and
Emergency Response
U.S. EPA (OS-110)
401 M Street SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-4510
FTS 382-4510
FAX#: 202-245-3527
PAUL RASMUSSEN
Indian Program Coordinator
Office of Air and Radiation
U.S. EPA (ANR-443)
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
(202) 382-7430
FTS 382-7430
FAX#: 202-245-4185
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
AARP= American Association of Retired People
AK= State of Alaska
ASHAA = Asbestos School Hazard Abatement Act
AZ= State of Arizona
BIA = Bureau of Indian Affairs
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
CWA = Clean Water Act
D/l = Direct Implementation
ESD= Environmental Sciences Division
F/A = Financial Assistance
FIFRA = Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act
FTS = Federal Telephone System (Federal Communications Network)
FY = Fiscal Year (October 1 - September 30)
HUD = Department of Housing and Urban Development
IA= State of Iowa
IAG = Interagency Agreement
ID= State of Idaho
IHS = Indian Health Service
IRAA= Indoor Radon Abatement Act
ITCA = InterTribal Council of Arizona, Inc.
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
IWG = Indian Work Group
KS= State of Kansas
LUST = Leaking Underground Storage Tanks
Ml= State of Michigan
MN= State of Minnesota
MOA = Memorandum of Agreement
MRWA = Minnesota Rural Water Association
MT= State of Montana
NE= State of Nebraska
NEIWPCC = New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
NM= State of New Mexico
NPDES = National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
NRC= Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NV= State of Nevada
ODW = Office of Drinking Water (within OW)
OFA = Office of Federal Activities (within OECM)
OK= State of Oklahoma
O&M = Operation and Maintenance
OPP= Office of Pesticide Programs
OPTS = Office of Pesticides and Toxic Substances
OR= State of Oregon
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
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
OW = Office of Water
PM-10 = Paniculate Matter Smaller than Ten Microns in Size (a National Ambient Air
Quality Standard)
PRP= Potential Responsible party
PWS = Public Water System
PWSS = Public Water System Supervision
QAPP= Quality Assurance Project Plans
RA= Regional Administrator
RCRA = Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
SARA = Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act
SD= State of South Dakota
SDWA = Safe Drinking Water Act
SEE = Senior Environmental Employee (A hiring program with certain senior citizens'
groups)
SNI= Seneca Nation of Indians
SRMT= St. Regis Mohawk Tribe
T/A = Technical Assistance
TAS= Treatment as a State
Title II = Construction Grant Program for Waste Water Treatment Facilities
(CWA)
Title III = Emergency Planning/Community Right to Know Act (SARA)
TSCA = Toxic Substances Control Act
UIC = Underground Injection Control
USDA= US Department of Agriculture
UST = Underground Storage Tank
UT= State of Utah
VOC = Volatile Organic Chemical
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GLOSSARY OF ACRONYMS
WA= State of Washington
WHP = Wellhead Protection (SDWA)
Wl= State of Wisconsin
WQM= Water Quality Management
WQS = Water Quality Standards
WWT= Waste Water Treatment
WWTF = Waste Water Treatment Facilities
WY= State of Wyoming
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