United States Environmental Protection Agency
Region 9, San Francisco, California
May 2011
Tribal Program Newsletter
Environmental Tip of the Month:
If you turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth you can save as much as 8 gallons of water per day.
To read more about saving water to go: http://www.epa.gov/watersense/pubs/simple_steps.html
Meetings, Conferences, Workshops, Trainings and Webinars
Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Hosted by: Rincon Band and La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians
May 10-12
Integrating Quality Assurance
into Environmental Monitoring
Programs
Valley Center, CA
mcnaughton.eugenia@epa.gov
or 41 5-972-3411
Sponsor: Nielsen Environmental Field School. Inc.
May 17-20
The Environmental Sampling Field
Course
Las Cruces, NM
info@envirofieldschool.com
Host: Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
May 17 (9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m.)
May 18 (8:30 to
12:30 pm.)
Waste Characterization
Training
Pay-As-You-Throw
(PAYT) Training
Reno, NV
Reno, NV
Nancy Sockabasin, 415-972-3772
sockabain.nancy@epa.gov
Same as above
For those looking for more information on waste characterization CALRECYCLE has a useful page:
http://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/wastechar/
Sponsor: Hualapai Tribe, the Museum of Northern Arizona, the Christensen Fund and EPA
Jun 7-8
Southwest Seep and Spring Wetland
Monitoring and Assessment Workshop
Flagstaff, AZ
AlexCabillo, III 928-769-2554 or
acabillo@hotmail.com
Sponsor: Walking Shield, Inc.
| Jun 28 | Silver Anniversary Conference | Temecula, CA | Marvin Thurman, 949-639-0472
Hosts: Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians, EPA Office of Research and Development, Region 9
May 24-26
Tribal Ecosystem Services
Research Program (ESRP)
Solvang, CA
Robert Hall, 415-947-4123 or
hall. robertk@epa.gov or John Lin,
702-798-2171, lin.john@epa.gov
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Sponsor: The Seminar Group
Jun 10
Land Use and Water Planning: The
California Connection
Santa Monica, CA
1-800-574-4852
Sponsor: Environmental Information Exchange Network
May 4-5
6tn Annual Environmental
Information Exchange Network (En)
Tribal Meeting
Palm
Springs, CA
Robert Holden, 202-466-7767 ext.
221 robert holden@ncai.orq or
Annarae Steele, asteele@ncai.org
202.466.7767 ext. 597
Sponsor: Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP)
May24-26
Jun 14-16
Addressing and Managing
Illegal Dumps on Tribal
Lands
2011 National Tribal Forum
on Air Quality
Portland, OR
Spokane, WA
Roberta Tohannie, 928-523-1266
Roberta.tohannie@nau.edu
http://www4.nau.edu/itep/air/aq ntf.asp.
Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
July 26-28
Oct17-18
Oct 19-21
RTOC Meeting
RTOC Meeting
Annual EPA/Tribal Conference
San Francisco, CA
Pala, CA
Pala, CA
Willard Chin, 415-972-3797 or
chin.willard@epa.gov
Willard Chin, 415-972-3797 or
chin.willard@epa.gov
Veronica Swann, 415-972-3699
or swann.veronica@epa.gov
Rodney Watkins, 760-891-3515,
or rwatkins@palatribe.com
Sponsor: U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
May 10-1 2
Jun 21-23
Quality Assurance Project
Plan/Data Validation
Sample Collection
Carson City, NV
Lakeport, CA,
Robert Hall, (415)947-4123,
hall.robertk@epa.gov
Robert Hall, (415)947-4123,
hall.robertk@epa.gov
Sponsor: National Indian Justice Center
May 10-1 3
Jun 14-17
Jul 12-15
Aug 16-19
Solid Waste Management Training
for Tribes
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Scottsdale, AZ
Prior lake, MIN
Niagara Falls, NY
Cherokee, NC
tcoord@nijc.org or 707-579-
5507
Same as above
Same as above
Same as above
Sponsor: California Indian Conference
Oct 28-29
26th Annual California Indian
Conference
CSU, Chico, CA
Amy Huberland, 530-898-5438,
ahuberland@csuchico.edu
Sponsor: The Continuing Challenge
Sept 6-9
22™ Annual Continuing Challenge
HazMat Emergency Response
Workshop
Sacramento, CA
www.hazmat.orq
Sponsor: Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board
May 18
Draft Basin Plan amendment
implementation program text
Placerville, CA
Patrick Morris, 916-464-4621
pmorris@waterboards.ca.gov
The meetings will be from 10:00 to 12:00. Contact information is above.
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Sponsors: Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP), National Tribal Waste and
Response Assistance Program (TWRAP) Steering Committee and USEPA's Office of
Solid Waste and Emergency Response (OSWER)
Aug. 23-25
2011 Tribal Lands Forum
Green Bay, Wl
Todd Barnell, 928-523-3840 or
Email: Todd.Barnell@nau.edu
Training catalog for ITEP's American Indian Air Quality Training can be viewed by going to:
http://www4.nau.edu/itep/air/training aq.asp or contact Lydia Scheer listed above.
EPA National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Online Overview Course for Permit
Writers:
EPA has created NPDES Permit Writer's Course, a web-based training series which allows state and
EPA regional permitting staff, as well as stakeholders and the public, to access NPDES permit program
training content online. This course is a five-day training session covering the key elements of NPDES
permit development. The NPDES Web-based training series can be accessed at:
http://www.epa.gov/npdes/training under "Self-Paced Web Training." For more information please
contact: David Hair (hair.david@epa.gov; or 202-564-2287)
EPA National Enforcement Training Institute (NETI)
NETI is a part of EPA's Office of Compliance, Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance. If
you have questions about NETI, please contact Zena Aldridge at aldridge.zena@epa.gov or 740-773-
4039. For a copy of the monthly update of all the upcoming environmental enforcement courses, go
to www.netionline.com
Drinking Water Training for Tribes and Tribal Operators
The following Web site presents a list of training opportunities that may be of interest to tribes and tribal
operators: http://www.epa.gov/safewater/tribal/training.html. Click on your region to learn about training
opportunities that are available in the upcoming months. For more information, email carey.kyle@epa.gov
Certification & Training (C&T) for Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) in Indian Country
Because of the specific hazards associated with RUPs, the Federal Insecticide, Rodenticide and
Fungicide Act (FIFRA) requires any person who applies RUPs to demonstrate competency and be
certified for the types of intended pesticide applications. Competency is generally achieved by attending
designated training or completing a specific self study program. Applicators then demonstrate
competency by passing a certification exam. There are currently three options for ensuring that
applicators in Indian country are trained and legally certified to apply RUPs (40 CFR Part 171). All types
of certification and training plans described in the regulations must be approved by EPA. EPA's Office of
Pesticide Programs is currently developing a draft National Federal Plan to certify applicators in Indian
country. Publication of this draft Plan should be in the Spring 2011 Federal Register. For more
information about the existing C&T requirements contact Katie Wilcoxen at 415-947-4205 or via e-mail at
wilcoxen.katy@epa.gov_.
Grants and Loans
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Education Grants- Region 10
EPA, Region 10, requests proposals for Environmental Education Grants. This program supports
environmental education projects that promote environmental stewardship and help develop
knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers, and citizens. Projects must take place in AK, ID, OR
or WA. $194K is expected to available and up to two awards are anticipated. Responses are due May 2.
For more information, contact Sally Hanft at hanft.sally@epa.gov or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/education/pdf/solNotice2011 .htm.
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Pollution Prevention Information Network
EPA requests proposals the for Pollution Prevention (P2) Information Network. This program funds
regional centers that serve both unique regional P2 information needs and national audience needs for
quality information on source reduction and related P2 practices. $800K is expected to be available and
up to 8 awards are anticipated. Responses are due May 9. For more information, contact Beth Anderson
at Anderson.Beth@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/opptintr/p2home/pubs/grants/index.htm.
RE-Powering America's Land: Siting Renewable Energy on Potentially Contaminated Land and
Mine Sites
EPA is soliciting applications from states, tribes, regional governments, and communities that want to
evaluate the potential development of renewable energy on potentially or formerly contaminated
properties. This evaluation will be in the form of a feasibility study conducted by the Department of Energy
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) that will determine the best renewable energy technology
for the site, the optimal location for placement of the renewable energy technology, potential energy
generating capacity, the return on the investment, and the economic feasibility of the renewable energy
projects. The purpose of the technical assistance is to reuse sites, improve communities, create jobs,
develop partnerships, decrease the use of greenspace for siting renewable energy, and increase the
amount of renewable energy generated. Proposals are due to EPA Friday, May 20 and submitted to
matthews.lura@epa.qov. More information on the RE-Powering initiative and the request for applications
can be found at http://www.epa.gov/renewableenergyland.
Guidelines - Clean Water Act Base Grants for Indian Tribes
Below is the link to the Federal Register notice regarding US EPA's Final Rule for the Section 319(h)
grants program to Indian Tribes. The national guidelines became effective January 6, 2011. For more
information, go to: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf//2011-16.pdf.
Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)
OPP is soliciting applications from eligible parties for an EPA cooperative agreement to build upon the
success of the current clinical component of the National Strategies for Health Care Providers: Pesticide
Initiative (HCI), (http://www.epa.gov/oppfead1/safety/healthcare/healthcare.htm) by expanding the reach
of the initiative to additional healthcare practice sites and by continuing to train practicing clinicians and
other stakeholders in the agricultural and medical community on the recognition and management of
pesticide related health conditions. More at http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/grants/proposals/2010-opp-
healthcare-rfa-0608.pdf
EPA Region 9 Water Infrastructure Loans Available to Tribes
For more state-specific information about the CWSRF and DWSRF programs, visit the EPA, Region 9
Web site at http://www.epa.gov/region09/water or go to:
http://www.epa.gov/brownfields/areawide_g rants, htm.
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Conservation Innovation - Multiple States and Territories
USDA requests proposals for the Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG) Program in multiple states and
territories. CIG seeks to stimulate innovative conservation approaches and technologies, in conjunction
with agricultural production. Areas of interest vary by state/territorial priorities but may include areas such
as transitioning to organic production, farm energy conservation, and carbon sequestration in soil. For
more information, go to http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppld=82213
Energy Assistance Program
USDA has funding available to help rural residents in remote areas reduce energy costs. The program is
administered by USDA Rural Development's Rural Utilities Service. Recipients use funds to improve
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energy generation, transmission or distribution facilities that serve communities where the average
residential cost for home energy exceeds 275 percent of the national average. Grants are available to
individuals, businesses, non-profit entities, states, local governments and federally recognized Indian
tribes. The funding totals more than $12 million. These funds may not be used to pay utility bills,
purchase fuel, or be used for the sole benefit of the applicant. For more information, contact Dane
Henshall, 202-260-0996
Rural Water and Waste Disposal Program
The Water and Environmental Program (WEP) provides a combination of loans, grants, and loan
guarantees for drinking water, sanitary sewer, solid waste, and storm drainage facilities in rural areas and
cities and towns of 10,000 or less.
http://www.indiancountryworks.org/file/Rural%20Water%20and%20Waste%20Disposal%20Program%20
2-27-09%20FINAL.pdf or call Tedd Buelow, 202-690-1681, tedd.buelow@wdc.usda.gov or Sandi
Boughton, 202, 720-1681 m sandi.boughton@wdc.usda.gov
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
USDA has launched a Conservation Loan (CL) program that will provide farm owners and farm-related
business operators' access to credit to implement conservation techniques that will conserve natural
resources. For more information on this CL program, visit the FSA website at www.fsa.usda.gov. or go to
http://www.fsa.usda.gov/FSA/federalNotices?area=home&subiect=lare&topic=frd-ii
Agriculture and Food Research Initiative - Foundational Programs
USDA requests proposals for the AFRI - Foundational Programs. The Foundational Programs support
research, education, and extension as well integrated programs that address key problems of national,
regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of agriculture, including farm efficiency
and profitability, ranching, renewable energy, forestry (both urban and agroforestry), aquaculture, rural
communities and entrepreneurship, human nutrition, food safety, biotechnology, and conventional
breeding. The RFP is posted at: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html.
Other Available Grants
I6 Challenge Green Economies
The U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA), requests proposals
for i6 Green. This multi-agency competition focuses on the nexus between economic development and
environmental quality, spotlighting the best ideas that contribute to a vibrant, innovative clean economy.
Applicants must address a persistent problem or an unaddressed opportunity with a sense of urgency
and demonstrate how an i6 Green Proof of Concept Center will avoid duplication of existing efforts,
remove road blocks, and spark sustainable economic opportunities in the applicant's region. $6 million is
expected to be available and up to 6 awards are anticipated. Letters of Intent are required and are due
May 2 and final proposals are due May 26. For more information, including regional contacts go to:
http://www.eda.gov/i6.
WaterSMART: Climate Analysis Tools - Western States
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, requests proposals for WaterSMART: Grants
to Develop Climate Analysis Tools. This program is designed to enhance the management of water
resources, including developing tools to assess the impacts of climate change on water resources.
Projects must take place in AZ, CA, CO, ID, KS, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WY,
AS, GU, CNMI or the VI. $1 million is expected to be available and individual awards NTE $200K.
Responses are due May 13. For more information, contact Michelle Maher at mmaher@usbr.gov or go
to: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppld=77593.
Department of Energy (DOE)
Up to $10 million will be available this year through DOE's Tribal Energy Program to support the
evaluation, development and deployment of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on tribal
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lands that will help save energy and money, expand the use of renewable energy resources, and promote
economic development for tribal communities. Indian Tribes, Tribal Energy Resource Development
Organizations and Tribal Consortia on whose lands the projects will be located are eligible to apply for the
available funding. The funds will support three project areas: first steps and capacity building, energy
efficiency development and deployment, and renewable energy development and deployment. The full
Funding Opportunity Announcements is available online at www.FedConnect.Net or accessible through
DOE's Tribal Energy Program website at
www.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/government_g rants.cfm#Tribal.
This funding is subject to continuing congressional appropriations.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Fund Program
HDD's Office of Community Planning and Development new Rural Innovation Fund (RIF) will be offering
grants of up to $2 million to support innovative housing and economic development activities. Eligible
applicants include federally-recognized Indian tribes or consortia. Grantees can use grant funding to
support various housing and economic development activities including construction, plan preparation,
land acquisition, demolition, homeownership counseling or financial assistance. (This is for informational
purposes because applications are not yet being solicited or accepted. HUD will commence solicitation of
applications of this grant when it is posted on the Grants.gov website. For more information, please
contact 202-402-4681 or 1-877-787-2526.
Reuse/Recycling/Restoration, Green Building, Climate Change & Green Jobs
There is significant competitive federal funding available to support reuse, recycling, and composting
grant and cooperative agreement projects through the Department of Commerce's Global Climate
Change Mitigation Incentive Fund. Green building, energy efficiency and renewable energy projects are
also eligible. - Global Climate Change Mitigation Incentive Fund: The following link has detailed
application information. http://www.eda.gov/PDF/FY%202011 %20EDAP%20FFO-FINAL.pdf
Tribal Project Assistance
The Department of Energy (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is offering tribes
financial and technical assistance to explore and implement renewable energy projects. NREL helps
tribes develop and implement sustainable energy strategies with technical expertise and capabilities that
support renewable energy technology deployment. For more information go to:
http://www.nrel.gov/applving technologies/tribal.html or http://www.nrel.gov/docs/fy07osti/40509.pdf
Children's Health
The Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 (CHIPRA) set aside $100 million
for fiscal years 2009-2013 expressly to help find and enroll eligible uninsured children, including $10
million specifically for Indian health providers. For more information about the outreach and enrollment
grants, go to www.cms.hhs.gov/CHIPRA . Questions about the grants may be directed to the CHIPRA
grants mailboxAIANCHIPRAOUTREACHGRANTS@cms.hhs.gov General information about CHIP can
be found at www.insurekidsnow.gov.
Environmental Employment Opportunities
Position for Environmental Protection Specialist, Region 9, Tribal Solid Waste Team
The team provides technical assistance to tribes and tribal consortia to improve solid waste management
and disposal systems, increase recycling and composting capacity, increase green building program
development, and improve regulatory compliance through compliance assistance and enforcement. The
successful applicant will work with the team to conduct assessments of solid waste sites and review
practices at municipal solid waste landfills and other solid waste facilities on tribal land, as well as conduct
public outreach activities. This position is open to any qualified U.S. citizen. It opens on May 4 and closes
on May 10, 2011. To apply, visit: www.usajobs.gov and enter the following code LV-R9-DE-2011-0014.
For more information, call Nancy Sockabasin, 415-972-3772 or email sockabasin.nancy@epa.gov
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Environmental Protection Agency Director, Tonto Apache Tribe
The ideal candidate will have a BA in business administration or 10 years experience managing
government programs. He/she must have excellent computer skills and knowledge of the EPA. This is a
fulltime position with benefits and salary depends on experience. Call Linda Beckham, Personnel
Manager, at 928 474-5000 for a full job description or to schedule an interview.
Water Quality and Fisheries Coordinator, Quartz Valley, CA
Reports to and is under the direct supervision of the Environmental Director and under the general
supervision of the Business Council. Responsible for carrying out assigned portions of the US EPA Clean
Water Act grant duties and other water quality and fisheries investigations for Quartz Valley Indian
Reservation Environmental Protection Department. For more information go to: Quartz Valley Indian
Reservation, 13601 Quartz Valley Road, Fort Jones, California 96032, or by e-mail:
humanresources@qvir.com, or call Charlene Henry, Director of Human Resources at 530-468-5907, or at
the ANAV Tribal Health Clinic, 530-468-4470.
Environmental Position
The Air Quality Program (AQP) with the Navajo Nation Environmental Protection Agency has an opening
for an Associate Environmental Engineer. This position will be opened until filled. For more information,
contact Charlene Nelson at 928-729-4247 or by email at charlenenelson@navajo.org. .
Tribal outreach, review and comment
California Basin Plan
Tribes have an opportunity to comment on the proposed approval of an amendment to the California
Basin Plan that would establish: (1) site-specific methylmercury fish tissue objectives for the Delta; (2) a
total maximum daily load (TMDL), including load and waste load allocations; and (3) an implementation
plan to reduce mercury levels through a phased, adaptive management approach. Comment deadline is
May 23, 2011 by 12 noon. The amendment's resolution and attachment are available on the Central
Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board's Web site at:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/centra Ivalley/board_decisions/adopted_orders/resolutions/r5-2010-
0043_res.pdf Comment letters can be submitted by email to commentletters@waterboards.ca.gov (if
less than 15 megabytes in total size) or by fax at 916-341 -5620 with the subject "Comment Letter - Delta
Methylmercury TMDL." Written comments may also be delivered by via-mail or hand-delivered to the
following address: Jeanine Townsend, Clerk to the Board State Water Resources Control Board P.O. Box
100, Sacramento, CA 95812-2000 (by mail) or 1001 I Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, CA 95814 (by
hand delivery)
2011 Carol Jorgensen Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship
This scholarship provides $1,000 to a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in an
environmental stewardship discipline, including environmental studies, natural resource management, the
natural sciences, public administration, public policy, and related disciplines. Eligible applicants must be
affiliated with a federally recognized tribe and be a full time student pursuing an undergraduate degree in
an environmental stewardship discipline. A complete application package (transcript, letter of support,
and personal statement) must be received by end of business on June 3, 2011. All material should be
sent via e-mail jones.luke@epa.gov,, fax: 202.564.0298, or regular mail to: SAIGE Carol Jorgensen
Memorial Scholarship for Environmental Stewardship c/o Luke Jones, AIEO Office (2690-M) US
Environmental Protection Agency, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460
New Group to Increase Tribes' Role in Chemical Management and Pollution Prevention Activities
EPA is establishing a National Tribal Toxics Committee (NTTC) that will give tribes a forum for providing
advice on the development of EPA's chemical management and pollution prevention programs that affect
tribes. Given the uniqueness of tribal cultures, communities and environmental problems, the forum will
help EPA tailor and more efficiently address a variety of issues, including preventing poisoning from lead
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paint, expanding pollution prevention and safer chemical initiatives in Indian country, and better
evaluating unique chemical exposures on tribal lands. A charter for the new NTTC is being developed
and the membership of the council will be formed over the next several months. The first meeting of the
NTTC will be held in the spring of 2011. For more information, go to http://www.epa.gov/oppt/tribal/ or
http://www.epa.gov/indian/
Protecting Health of Children, the Elderly and Community Members from Environmental Hazards
and Contaminants
The following four links provide information regarding asbestos, asthma, lead and child health.
http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/news-features/news10/tribal-asbestos-oct2010.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/news-features/news10/tribal-asthma-oct2010.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/news-features/news10/tribal-lead-info-oct2010.pdf
http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/news-features/news10/tribal-childhealth-oct2010.pdf
For information on asbestos-in-schools, contact Ron Tsuchiya at 415-947-4168 ortsuchiya.ron@epa.gov
For information on managing asthma, contact Barbara Spark at 415-947-4189 or spark.barbara@epa.gov
For information on preventing childhood lead poisoning, contact David Tomsovic at 415-972-3858 or
tomsovic.david@epa.gov . For information on protecting children's environmental health, contact
Kathleen (Katie) Stewart at 415-947-4119 or stewart.kathleen@epa.gov. We encourage tribes to share
this information with community members, other tribes across the nation with whom you work, tribal
organizations, tribal community groups, and non-tribal partners in protecting health and environmental
quality.
Northwest Sustainable Energy for Economic Development (SEED) Releases Northwest Tribal
Energy Planning Guidebook
For more information or to obtain a copy of the guide, contact Leslie Moynihan, 206-267-2215 or
leslie@nwseed.org
Toxics Release Inventory
A peer-reviewed analysis of the Toxics Release Inventory and the impact of the EPA's Toxics Release
Inventory Burden Reduction Rule have been published and are available online at:
http://news.duke.edu/2008/06/TRIMiranda.html. Supporting materials for the analysis, including an interactive
Web application which provides access to results by EPA Region and state can be found at:
http://www.env.duke.edu/cehi/about/news/envjustice.htm. For more information, contact Martha H. Keating,
at 919-613-8736 or martha.keating@duke.edu
Improving Public Health and the Environment for Local Communities
This site includes information about the costs to establish and maintain each project, and how local
communities can apply for EPA grants to kick-start their activities. Contact: Cathy Milbourn, 202-564-
4355 / milbourn.cathy@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/air/community/
Chemical Spills and Methamphetamine labs
To report a spill, contact 1-800-424-8802 or 1-202-267-2675. NRC is open a 24-hour, 7 days a week,
and 365 days a year. For more information go to http://www.nrc.uscg.mil/index.html
Tribal Compliance Assistance Center - Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assistance
EPA's web-based Tribal Compliance Assistance Center is now available to provide comprehensive
compliance assistance and pollution prevention information for regulated activities in Indian Country. For
more information, go to the following site: http://www.epa.gov/tribalcompliance. All of EPA's compliance
assistance centers are found at http://www.assistancecenters.net. If you have any questions about the
Tribal Center or the Profile of Tribal Government Operations, contact Jonathan Binder at 202-564-2516,
binder.jonathan@epa.gov, or Catherine Tunis at (202) 564-0476, tunis.catherine@epa.gov or by mail:
EPA, 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Mail Code 2224A, Washington, DC 20460.
Tribal Compliance Assistance Notebook
EPA's Tribal Schools Compliance Assistance Notebook provides quick access to many programs and
resources available to help Tribal school districts and Tribal schools prevent and resolve environmental
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issues in schools. The Notebook is available at
http://yosemite.epa.gov/r10/tribal.nsf/programs/tribal+schools. The Tribal Schools Compliance
Assistance Notebook is part of EPA's National Tribal Compliance Assurance Priority
(http://www.epa.gov/compliance/data/planning/priorities/tribal.html).
Professional Resources for Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program Staff
California Hazardous Materials Information Exchange list serve is used mainly by HHW professionals in
California, but may be useful for those working outside of California as well. The list serve is also
searchable by topic and date: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hhwie/
Tribal Air Section of the Region 9 Web site
EPA, Region 9 now has a section with information and resources on tribal air issues. Please check out
this link: http://www.epa.gov/region09/air/tribal/index.html, if you wish to provide feedback, contact Sara
Bartholomew in the Air Division at 415-947-4100 or by email at bartholomew.sara@epa.gov
EPA Encourages States to Use Portal for Reporting Ecological Incidents:
EPA announces the availability of the Ecological Pesticide Incident Reporting Portal at
www.npic.orst.edu/eco . Launched in October 2009, this online application was developed to facilitate the
reporting of ecological incidents from states, federal government organizations, tribes, academia, wildlife
rehabilitation centers, conservation societies, beekeepers and other organizations involved with the
investigation and documentation of ecological incidents. Information related to ecological incidents
submitted via the portal will be imported into a database for use by risk assessors and risk managers in
EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs and considered the next time risks are assessed for the pesticide(s)
involved in the incident report. More complete data on ecological incidents will allow the Agency to make
better informed regulatory decisions, write better label statements, and impose better risk mitigation
measures. Additionally, incident data serve as early warning information and can assist the Agency in
discovering trends, which if left unnoticed, could create problems.
Handbook for Developing and Managing Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Programs
This updated handbook provides guidance and practical templates for tribes interested in obtaining
federal funds to manage nonpoint source pollution under section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act.
Specifically, it describes the 319 (h) grant processes, as well as how to develop a nonpoint source
assessment report and management program. This version includes new tribal examples, and also a
section focused on the watershed-based planning approach. The final section includes additional
resources for tribes related to the nonpoint source pollution program goals. For more information, go to:
Handbook for Developing and Managing Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Programs (PDF)
Lead Renovation, Repair, and Painting Rules and Training Opportunities
The following Web site has information on the lead renovation, repair, and painting rules and training
opportunities: http://weatherization.org/rrp.html
How to Report a Possible Violation of Environmental Law
If you have seen what appears to be a violation of environmental laws and regulations, visit
http://www.epa.gov/tips. This Web page provides a tool to report possible environmental violations.
Because different activities fall under different jurisdictions, the page gives examples of situations and
who to call. The Web page also helps you tell the difference between environmental violations and
emergencies.
Community Renewable Energy (CEC) Project Guide Available
The CEC has completed the Guide to Developing a Community Renewable Energy Project in North
America. This guide is meant to assist community and indigenous communities groups in the
development of their own small-scale renewable energy projects. The Guide covers Canada, Mexico and
the United States. The Guide is available on the CEC Web site at:
http://www.cec.org/files/pdf/ECONOMY/QA0608_Guide_Community_RE_en.pdf.
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Treatment and removal of abandoned vehicles
EPA Region 9 has published a 15-page booklet on the treatment and removal of abandoned vehicles,
with emphasis on the problem faced by tribal nations. Here is the URL
http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/tribal/resources.html. In addition to the internet, paper copies are
available by reguestto Michelle Baker at baker.michelle@epa.gov or 415-972-3206.
Targeted Brownfields Assessments (TBA)
A TBA is an environmental investigation designed to document environmental conditions at a property
under consideration for redevelopment. EPA can provide communities and nonprofit organizations with
environmental assessment services at brownfield properties with redevelopment potential. TBAs are
noncompetitive and are available all year. To see the brochure, click on the following link:
www.epa.gov/region09/brownfields/pdf/Brochure-idea-final-05-07-07.pdf.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
EPA has set up a hotline and a website to answer questions about this issue - concerned parties can call
(888) 835-5372 or visit http://www.epa.gov/pcbsincaulk/ for additional information.
National Congress for American Indians (NCAI) Opportunities
NCAI has posted a list of opportunities for Tribes resulting from the Recovery Act. There are also links to
related news updates and webinars. See: http://www.indiancountryworks.org/.
National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC)
NPIC offers a toll-free number staffed by knowledgeable specialists seven days/week from 6:30 am to
4:30 pm PST. NPIC has real-time access to current, in depth information for a national audience. NPIC
addresses questions in multiple languages such as Navajo, Cherokee, Ojibway and many more. For any
question regarding pesticides, please call toll free 800-858-7378 or visit www.npic.orst.edu.
Interstate Technology and Regulatory Council (ITRC)
For more information, call Eugenia McNaughton, 415-972-3411 or Joe Eidelberg at 415-972-3809orgo to
http://www.itrcweb.org/membership.asp
Rapid Deployment Energy Efficiency (RDEE) Toolkit Help Line
Call 866-602-7333 or email RDEE@icfi.com to receive a response to your inquiry within one business
day. Visit or post to your browser: http://www.epa.gov/cleanenergy/energy-resources/index.html. All
questions related to funding provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act should be
directed to DOE: www.eere.energy.gov/recovery or 1-877-337-3463.
Procedures for Accessing EPA Resources for Emergency Responses to Hazards Materials
Incidents on Tribal or Federal Lands in AZ
Call 9-1-1 first. Then notify the National Response Center at 1 800-424-8802. A tribe can also notify
Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) at 602-390-7894 or 602-771-2330. If it is a
transportation-related spill, call 602-223-2212 at the Arizona Department of Public Safety. In addition,
local jurisdictions need to be notified of the incident. If ADEQ is unable to respond to a hazardous
materials incident on tribal and federal lands, contact the National Response Center at 800-424-8802,
and ask for the EPA Region 9 Duty Officer. EPA has On-Scene Coordinators placed in San Francisco,
and Los Angeles, CA, Carson City, NV and Phoenix, AZ who can provide timely response to a hazardous
materials incident.
Web sites for tribal programs and federal programs
California State and Regional Water Board E-mail Subscription Web Page Links
The State and Regional Water Boards have several electronic mailing lists available for you to subscribe
to their respective internet web sites. Subscribing to a regional board's mailing list will allow you to
receive announcements/information on TMDL's, water quality standards, and other issues of interest to
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your tribe. Use the following link to subscribe:
http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/resources/email_subscriptions/
Tribal Energy and Environmental Information Clearing House (TEEIC)
This site http://teeic.anl.gov provides information about the environmental effects of energy development
on tribal lands. The U.S. Department of the Interior is funding the development of the TEEIC through the
Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs' Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development. For more
information visit the TEEIC Web site (http://teeic.anl.gov) or contact the TEEIC Webmaster at
teeicwebmaster@anl.gov
More EPA Websites:
http://iaspub.epa.gov/GAP_Online/
http://www.epa.gov
http://www.epa.gov/aieo/ (Headquarters)
http://www.epa.gov/indian/ (Headquarters)
http://www.epa.gov/region09/funding/index.html
http://www.epa.gov/region09/toxic/tri/
http://www.epa.gov/region09/waste/ust/leaking-tanks-indian
http://www.epa.gov/tribalportal/
http://www.epa.gov/water/tribaltraining/index.html
http://www.epa.gov/water/tribaltraining/resources/general.html
http://www.epa.gov/indian/calendar/othertraining.htm
National Indian Justice Center
http://www.nijc.org/pdfs/AIR.PDF ; http://www.nijc.org/pdfs/SOLIDWAS.PDF
http://www.nijc.org/pdfs/WATER.PDF ; http://www.nijc.org/pdfs/DRWATER.PDF
Other Web Sites of Interest
http://www.communityhealthstudies.com
http://www.wihresourcegroup.com/; http://www.doi.gov/bia
http://www.narf.org/nill/triballaw/index.htm; http://www.stopwaste.org/home/index.asp
http://www.conservatree.com/index.shtml; http://soils.usda.gov/survey
http://www.eere.energy.gov/tribalenergy/projects.cfm
www.energysavers.gov
http://www.gaia-gis.it/spatialite/
http://www.hud.gov/offices/pih/ih/codetalk/onap/swonap/
http://earth911 .com/hazardous/rechargeable-batteries/
This monthly newsletter contains information on meetings, conferences, trainings, available grants, employment opportunities
and other items of interest. Comments and feedback are appreciated. Contact Maria Castain 415-972-3264; email
castain.maria@epa.gov or go to: http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/newslet.html. Also, if you want to be removed from this
mailing list, contact Maria.
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U.S. EPA
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