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Environmental Protection
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Vol. 28 No. 2
February - March 2019
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companies, internet applications or any policies or information expressed therein.
Top News
Tribal Newsletter Creator Receives Fond Farewell
In January, EPA staff and retirees shared stories and well wishes with Don
Creek, the EPA Region 10 tribal newsletter's original creator and 28-year
senior environmental employee to the Tribal Trust and Assistance Unit.
Don joined the EPA's Portland, Oregon office in 1991 and was among the
first to serve tribes in Region 10.
In those days there was not much communication between tribes and the
EPA, and he spent much of his time meeting with tribes to learn about
their situations and to inform them that EPA could provide technical
assistance. He created the first tribal newsletter to improve outreach to
tribes and share information about environmental trainings and events.
Over the next 28 years, Don continued to support the Region 10 tribal unit
and the development of the monthly tribal newsletter. Don is known for
his warmth, humor, and wood-carving skills — and will be deeply missed. Gratitude and best wishes to
Don Creek for his many years of service.
Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Step 2 Proposed Rule
The EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army invite engagement regarding the proposed rule for the
revised definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) signed on December 11, 2018. The proposed
rule would replace the agencies' 2015 definition of WOTUS with a definition that would result in
significant cost savings, protect the nation's waterways, help sustain economic growth, and reduce
barriers to business development.
The agencies' proposal is the second step in a two-step process to review and revise the definition of
WOTUS consistent with the February 2017 Presidential Executive Order entitled Restoring the Rule of
Law, Federalism, and Economic Growth by Reviewing the 'Waters of the United States' Rule,
The EPA and Army will be hosting half-day discussion forums for tribal representatives that will coincide
with similar meetings with states as follows:
•	Kansas City, Kansas on February 27.
•	Atlanta, Georgia on March 12.
•	Albuquerque, New Mexico on March 27.
Representatives of federally recognized tribes that are interested in attending one of the discussion
forums should send an email to wotus-outreach@epa.gov.
The EPA and Army are continuing to consult with individual tribes upon request. If your tribe is
interested in requesting consultation, please contact the agencies by email before April 15. For
additional background, checkout EPA's Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rulemaking - Step 2
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Region 10 Tribal Newsletter
February - March 2019
TAMS Steering Committee Seeks Nominations
Tribal Air Monitoring
Support Center
The Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center was created through a
partnership between tribes, the Institute for Tribal Environmental
Professionals, and EPA to meet the needs of tribes involved in air
quality management. The TAMS Center is accepting nominations
for a position on their Steering Committee through February 28,
TAMS Steering Committee members meet regularly to discuss
tribal air quality monitoring and other air quality technical support needs. The steering
committee determines the Center's support efforts and relays tribal air quality concerns to
the EPA. The TAMS Steering Committee website provides details on the steering committee
and a nomination submission form.
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Deadline Extended to Apply for a President's
Environmental Youth Award
The President's Environmental Youth Award program recognizes outstanding
environmental stewardship projects by K-12 youth, promoting awareness of natural
resources and encouraging positive community involvement. Winners of this year's
awards will be invited to a ceremony in Washington, D.C. and have their project
mentioned on EPA's website. EPA will select up to two winners in each of EPA's ten
regions - one regional winner for grades K-5 and one regional winner for grades 6-12. All
student projects must be sponsored by at least one adult over the age of 21.
The application deadline was extended to March 8. Check out the President's
Environmental Youth Award website for information on how to apply. Questions can be
sent by email to PEYA@epa.gov.
2019 Fuel Economy Guide Available
If you're shopping for a new or used vehicle, the Fuel Economy website
can help you compare and choose vehicles that pollute less and save
money at the pump. The website includes the 2019 Fuel Economy
Estimates, a fuel savings and cost calculator, a mobile app, and other
helpful tips and fuel saving information.
EPA Year in Review 2018
EPA released its report, Year in Review 2018 that outlines
major accomplishments and environmental progress. In
2018, EPA awarded more than $63 million under the Indian
Environmental General Assistance Program to 500 tribal
governments and approximately 25 intertribal consortia.
$4,344 million was also awarded in State and Tribal Assistance
Grants, and 37 Environmental Education grants were awarded
in 32 states to 13 colleges and universities, 23 stakeholder
organizations, and one tribal community. The report outlines
achievements across the Agency's various media areas such as
air, water, land, chemicals, and other areas.
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Idaho, Oregon, Washington News
Five Tribes Awarded Clean Water Act Grants
in Pacific Northwest
EPA awarded Clean Water Act Section 319 grants to five tribes to restore habitat and
protect water quality in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Grants were awarded to the
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla
Indian Reservation, Nez Perce Tribe, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Quinault Indian Nation,
Through Section 319 of the CWA, EPA provides states, territories, and tribes with
guidance and grant funding to implement nonpoint source programs and support local
watershed projects to improve water quality. Learn more at EPA's Tribal 319 Grant
Program website.
Alaska News
ANTHC and Alaska Partners Hosted IGAP Workshop
During the partial government shutdown in January, the Alaska Native Tribal Health
Consortium and several partners hosted an IGAP grant workshop in Anchorage —
Sustaining Strong Engaged Tribal Health and Environmental Programs.
The EPA Region 10 Tribal Trust and Assistance Unit was originally planning to host the
event, but due to the shutdown was planning to cancel, In light of continued interest
and need, ANTHC and partners took over. More than 100 attended, representing over
70 Alaskan communities. ANTHC reported that participants expressed how necessary
the training was and appreciative that it was offered.
The Region 10 TTAU is grateful to ANTHC and its partners for hosting and making the
2019 Alaska IGAP workshop a success. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement
about the next Alaska IGAP workshop tentatively scheduled for December 2019!
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Region 10 Tribal Newsletter
February - March 2019
RTOC News
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The Region 10 Regional Tribal Operations Committee is a partnership between EPA and
elected tribal representatives to further tribal environmental objectives at the regional level,
serve as a liaison between the EPA and tribes regarding information exchange, and provide
assistance to the National Tribal Operations Committee.
Upcoming RTOC Meetings
>	March 4-5 • Quarterly Meeting • Portland, OR
>	April IB • Conference Call
y May 16 • Conference Call
>	June Quarterly Meeting (date TBD) • Fort Hall, ID
Submit Meeting Discussion Topics
2019 Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit
March 6-8 • Portland, OR
The 2019 TELS conference will feature large plenary gatherings each morning to share and
learn from each other on important aspects of managing the life-force of our communities
— the physical environment. Each afternoon will offer separate tracks for air, land, and water.
The conference organizers encourage tribal leaders to attend sessions along with their tribe's
environmental staff to nurture dialogue and understanding. Separate youth sessions will be
offered in the afternoons with scholarships available for youth participants.
•	Excellence Award nominations and vendor and exhibitor applications are due
February 27.
•	Check the TELS website for updated agendas and announcements!
CONTACT: Carm Bohnee, RTOC TELS Coordinator • telscoordinator@regionlOrtoc.net
Stay Engaged with Us
•	Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date news and opportunities.
•	If you wish to attend or add an agenda item to a monthly meeting, or if you have
questions, comments, or suggestions for how RTOC can better serve your community
— please contact the RTOC representative for your area or the Interim RTOC
Coordinator, Randi Madison.
CONTACT: Randi Madison, Interim RTOC Coordinator • communications@regionlOrtoc.net
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Tribal Consultation
A full list of consultation opportunities is available in
EPA's Tribal Consultation Opportunities Tracking System.
Alaska Revised Water Quality Standards Mixing Zone Rule
END DATE: March 6.
In 2006 the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation submitted revisions to its
water quality standards addressing the authorization of mixing zones. A regulatory mixing
zone is an area where initial mixing and dilution of a discharge with its receiving water
occurs and pollutant concentrations may exceed certain applicable water quality criteria.
The allowance for regulatory mixing zones is based on the premise that certain water quality
criteria may be exceeded under limited circumstances, while still protecting the designated
and existing uses for the whole water body.
Federal water quality standards at 40 CFR Part 131 requires that states and authorized tribes
adopt designated uses for their waters, water quality criteria to protect those designated
uses, and an antidegradation policy. States and authorized tribes may also adopt general
policies affecting application and implementation of water quality standards — such as
mixing zone policies. Information on Alaska's revised mixing zone rule can be found on the
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Mixing Zones website.
In 2005, EPA offered an opportunity for tribal consultation, however neither tribal
consultation nor EPA's Clean Water Act action were completed, and EPA is now preparing to
take a CWA action on Alaska's revised mixing zone rule. EPA is again offering the opportunity
for tribal consultation because significant time has passed.
If your tribe is interested in requesting consultation, please contact Bill Beckwith at
206-553-2495 or beckwith.william@epa.gov. Tribes that previously requested
government-to-government consultation on this action are asked to reaffirm their interest.
CONTACT: Bill Beckwith • 206-553-2495 • beckwith.william@epa.gov
National Compliance Initiatives
END DATE: March 11.
The FY 2020-2023 National Compliance Initiatives cycle will focus on achieving the EPA's new
strategic goals of increasing the environmental law compliance rate and reducing the average
time from violation identification to correction. The National Compliance Initiatives ensure
that our civil and criminal enforcement resources and expertise are focused on the most
serious pollution problems affecting communities.
The EPA invites tribes to provide input on the following four issues:
1.	Modifying the selection criteria to better align with FY 2018-2022 EPA Strategic Plan
measures and priorities.
2.	Engaging more fully with federally recognized tribes and states in the selection and
development of the initiatives.
3.	Enhancing the EPA's use of the full range of compliance assurance tools.
4.	Extending the cycle to four years to better align with the Agency's National Program
Guide cycle.	Continued &
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^ continued Tribal Consultation - National Compliance Initiatives
Information on the current initiative areas and initial thoughts on proposed 2020-2023 NCIs
is available on EPA's National Compliance Initiatives website.
CONTACT: Kathleen Johnson • 202-564-5401 • johnson.kathleen@epa.gov
New Source Performance Standards for Greenhouse Gas
Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Electric Utility
Generating Units
END DATE: March 18.
On December 6, 2018, EPA announced the proposed rule — Review of Standards of
Performance for GHG Emissions from New, Modified, and Reconstructed Stationary
Sources: EGUs. The proposed rule determines that the best system of emission reduction
for newly constructed coal-fired power plants is the most efficient demonstrated steam
cycle in combination with the best operating practices. The proposed BSER would replace
the determination from the 2015 Greenhouse Gas Emissions from New, Modified, and
Reconstructed Electric Utility Generating Units rule, which identified the BSER as partial
carbon capture and storage.
EPA is proposing limits for carbon dioxide emissions based on the most efficient
demonstrated steam cycle, in combination with best operating practices. The primary
reasons for the proposed revisions are the high costs and limited geographic availability
of CCS. EPA is specifically proposing limits for carbon dioxide emissions based on the most
efficient demonstrated steam cycle, in combination with best operating practices. To learn
more about the proposed rule, check out EPA's Proposal: NSPSforGHG Emissions from New,
Modified, and Reconstructed EGUs website.
CONTACT: Toni Colon • 919-541-0069 • colon.toni@epa.gov
FY 2020-2021 National Program Guidances
END DATE: To Be Determined.
The National Program Guidances communicate operational planning priorities, strategies, key
activities and measures, and guide grant work planning with tribes, states, and territories.
The following eight EPA offices issue National Program Guidances: Office of Water, Office
of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance, Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Land and
Emergency Management, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, Office of
Environmental Information, Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Office
of International and Tribal Affairs.
The EPA's consultation and coordination process will include several opportunities for
meaningful input. As part of early engagement, the EPA's Regional Administrators will
convene meetings with tribal, state, and territory leaders as a critical first phase to inform
development of the FY 2020-2021 National Program Guidances. National Program Offices
will continue to engage with the National Tribal Caucus, tribal partnership groups, and other
relevant organizations, and will consider this feedback together with the results of the RAs'
early engagement efforts, in developing their National Program Guidances.
EPA will make draft National Program Guidances available on the National Program Guidance
website for a 30-day external review and comment period. A template will be posted on the
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Grants
2019 Environmental Justice Small Grants
PROPOSALS DUE: March 8.
The Environmental Justice Small Grants program supports community-
driven projects designed to engage, educate, and empower communities to
better understand local environmental and public health issues and develop
strategies for addressing those issues, building consensus in the community,
and setting community priorities.
This opportunity will emphasize projects that address emergency
preparedness and increase resiliency, as well as projects that include the
needs of U.S. military veterans and homeless populations.
EPA anticipates awarding approximately 50 grants of up to $30,000 for one-year projects
(five grants for each of EPA's ten regions). Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations,
federally recognized tribal governments, and tribal organizations. For more information about
this grant opportunity, visit EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grants Program website.
Alaska DEC Brownfields Assessments
and Cleanup Service
APPLICATIONS DUE: March 1.
Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation assists
Alaskan communities by conducting environmental site
assessments, a limited cleanup effort, and characterization/
cleanup planning. Using funds from the EPA, DEC will conduct
Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup projects (DBAC) at eligible
properties in Alaska.
A DBAC is intended to help reduce the environmental
uncertainties or conditions that hinder the reuse or
redevelopment of an eligible property. DBAC objectives are to:
~	Help clarify whether an environmental problem is limiting a site's use or intended
reuse or redevelopment
~	Identify the nature and extent of contamination, provide recommendations and
estimate costs for additional assessment, if needed, and
~	When funding is available - conduct cleanup activities designed to enable reuse of a
site.
DBAC services are available to public, quasi-public or nonprofit entities such as
municipalities, tribal governments, native corporations, and community development
organizations interested in redeveloping abandoned or underutilized properties.
Details about this funding opportunity are available on the
Alaska DEC Brownfields Assessment and Cleanup service website.
CONTACT: Lisa Griswold • 907-269-2021 • lisa.griswold@alaska.gov
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FY 2019 Clean Air Act Tribal Funding
PROPOSALS FROM NEW APPLICANTS DUE; March 15.
APPLICATIONS FROM CURRENT GRANTEES DUE: April 5.
EPA anticipates the availability of Clean Air Act grant funding in FY 2019 for tribes and tribal
consortia within Region 10. Sections 103 and 105 of the Clean Air Act allow EPA to provide
grant support to tribes to help build tribal knowledge and increase tribal capacity to manage
air quality issues.
Funding priority will be based upon sufficient evidence of and tribai capacity to address
ongoing air pollution concerns. Awards typically range from $25,000 to $250,000. EPA
Region 10 expects that nearly all available grant funding will be awarded to provide base
funding for tribes and consortia that have established eligibility under CAA §105, completing
existing CAA §103 projects, or with whom DITCAs have been negotiated.
For that reason, we expect to have very limited funding for new projects and initial air
quality assessment needs. The funding announcement is available on EPA's Region 10 Clean
Air Act Tribal Program Funding website.
CONTACT: Sandra Brozusky • 206-553-5317 • Brozusky.sandra@epa.gov
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Tribal Clean Diesel Funding FY 2018
APPLICATIONS DUE: April 3.
EPA's Office of Transportation and Air Quality is soliciting applications for projects that
achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced
by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, particularly from fleets located in areas
designated as having poor air quality.
Eligible diesel emission reduction solutions include verified emission control technologies
such as exhaust controls, cleaner fuels, and engine upgrades, verified idle reduction
technologies, verified aerodynamic technologies and low rolling resistance tires, certified
engine replacements, and/or certified vehicle or equipment replacement. Eligible diesel
vehicles, engines and equipment may include buses, class 5 - class 8 heavy-duty highway
vehicles, marine engines, locomotives and nonroad engines, equipment or vehicles used in
construction, handling of cargo, agriculture, mining, or energy production.
Eligible entities include tribal governments or intertribal consortia that have jurisdiction
over transportation or air quality. The maximum amount of funding requested is $800,000.
EPA anticipates awarding 2-8 cooperative agreements nationally.
For more details, check out EPA's Tribal Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program FY 2018
website. Questions about DERA funding may be directed to cleandiesel@epa.gov.
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FY 2019 Exchange Network Grants
APPLICATIONS DUE: April 1.
The Environmental Information Exchange Network is an internet-based system used by state,
tribal, and territorial partners to securely share environmental and health information with
one another and the EPA.
The primary outcome is improved access and exchange of high-quality environmental data
from public and private sector sources. With this outcome in mind, applications should
demonstrate support for and results toward EN program priorities. Eligible applicants include
states, U.S. territories, federally recognized tribes, inter-tribal consortia and other entities,
such as regional air pollution control districts and some public universities may apply. For
details, check out the FY 2019 Exchange Network Grant Solicitation Notice on the
Exchange Network website.
CONTACT: Edward Mixon • 202-566-2142 • mixon.edward@epa.gov
Training & Scholarships
Training opportunities in this newsletter are either hosted, funded, or sponsored in collaboration with EPA. Any links to
websites outside of EPA are provided for additional information that may be useful or interesting to our readers. EPA can
neither attest to the accuracy of these third-party sites nor endorse any nongovernment websites, companies or applications.
Designing and Using a
Tribal Solid Waste Management Plan
February 26-28, Palm Springs, CA
This Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals course is designed for tribal staff
who are interested in developing a plan or updating an existing solid waste management
plan. The course will feature lectures on the five critical elements of a tribal solid waste
management plan, small group work focused on developing an outline or making
improvements to your plan, and a tour of local tribal solid waste programs.
Individuals selected to attend will have their lodging expenses covered and will be
reimbursed for travel and per diem expenses after the course. More information is available
on ITEP's Waste and Response Trainings website.
CONTACT: Todd Barnell • 928-523-3840 • Todd.Barnell@nau.edu
Air Pollution Technology
March 12-15, Flagstaff, AZ
This ITEP course provides an overview of the science of air pollution and techniques of air
quality management. This intensive training will include lectures and discussions, laboratory
activities and demonstrations, computer and problem-solving exercises, and small-group
work.
The course is open to tribal air quality personnel who have successfully completed ITEP's
Introduction to Tribal Air Quality and Air Quality Computations courses, or who have
sufficient academic training in science, mathematics, or engineering. Attendance will
be contingent upon completion of a pre-course module that will be sent with selection
materials. Details are available on ITEP's Air Quality Trainings Schedule website.
CONTACT: Patricia Ellsworth • 928-523-6721 • Patricia.Ellsworth@nau.edu
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ALASKA SOLID WASTE SUMMIT
and Technology Showcase

Alaska Solid Waste Summit and Technology Showcase
March 19-21, Anchorage, AK
This is the first annual summit focusing on rural Alaska solid waste issues and solutions.
The summit is a combination of two days of breakout sessions and trainings, and a full day
technology showcase. Details and registration information is available on the
Solid Waste Alaska Taskforce website.
Air Quality in Alaska Native Communities
March 19-22, Klawock, AK
This is an entry-level ITEP course for environmental staff from Alaska who are interested
in air quality issues. The content is basic and assumes the participant has no background
in science or air quality management. The course provides an understanding of the
importance of clean air for the protection of human health and the total environment.
Instructors and participants will explore ways in which tribes in can solve air quality
problems, protect human health, and preserve cultural values. The course consists of
lectures, demonstrations, small-group activities, and a building walk-through. There
will be hands-on practice with a comprehensive assessment checklist used to identify
indoor air quality problems. Registration information is available on ITEP's Air Quality
Trainings Schedule website.
CONTACT: Sharlene Brown • 928-523-5504 • Sharlene.brown@nau.edu
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Air Quality Planning for Wildfire Smoke
April 2-3, Boise, ID
In this hands-on ITEP workshop, participants will learn and practice skills that will be useful
in preparation for wildland smoke events. Prior to the workshop, participants will watch five
recorded webinars and one live webinar. The webinar series will provide attendees with an
understanding of the impacts of wildland smoke on the health of tribal communities and
strategies to minimize exposure. The webinars are required for those who want to attend
the hands-on workshop in Boise, Idaho. Registration information is available on ITEP's Air
Quality Trainings Schedule website.
CONTACT: Patricia Ellsworth • 928-523-6721 • Patricia.Ellsworth@nau.edu
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Using Compost to Grow Food on Tribal Lands
April 9-11, Tucson, AZ
This ITER course is for tribal employees intended to focus on diverting waste streams to
create a usable product (compost). The course will be taught by a few different tribal
presenters that have been successful in starting their own composting programs and using
that compost to help them grow food. They will share their experiences, expertise, and tips
for success on a variety of composting and growing topics of different sizes.
Participants will have the opportunity to visit two different styles of composting projects and
farms in the Tucson area including a mid-sized compost facility located on a farm that grows
traditional foods, and a community garden with a three-bin system that works in partnership
with the Tucson Food Bank. These field trips will allow participants to better determine the
right size composting program and learn how to get started. Details are available on
ITEP's Waste and Response Training website.
CONTACT: Julie Jurkowski • 928-523-9404 • julie.Jurkowski@nau.edu
Air Quality Project Planning, QAPPs,
and Grants for Alaska
April 9-12, Anchorage, AK
This ITER course is designed for tribal environmental staff who are responsible for managing
air quality projects in Alaska communities. Topics include visioning and planning for air
quality, creating an air quality plan, developing and managing an air quality project, engaging
the community, building partnerships, using a Quality Assurance Project Plan, developing
a grant work plan with outputs and outcomes, and grant reporting. This is a level 2 course,
therefore participants should have attended prior trainings or have equivalent background
and experience. Registration information is available on ITEP's Air Quality Trainings Schedule
website.
CONTACT: Sharlene Brown • 928-523-5504 • Sharlene.brown@nau.edu
SWANA Alaska Chapter and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation
Present
RALO
Rural Alaska Landfill Operator Training
April 23-25, Anchorage, AK
SWANA Alaska Chapter and Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation are offering
Rural Alaska Landfill Operator training. This RALO training will include learning solid waste
management concepts with hands-on demonstrations, understanding best management
practices for rural Alaska landfills, sharing local problems and solutions, guest speakers from
agencies, landfills, and consulting, and a half-day field trip to the Anchorage Regional Landfill
and Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Application deadline is March 15. After
March 15 seating will be available on a first-come, first-served, or wait-list basis.
CONTACT: Lori Aldrich • 907-269-7622 • lori.aldrich@alaska.gov
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Qualified Sampler Training
(Soil and Water Sampling)
May 8-10, Anchorage, AK
This Zender Environmental Health & Research Group training will include three days of a
combination of classroom and field training that includes taking water and soil samples
to send for laboratory contaminant testing, testing surface water for fecal coliform,
sampling and monitoring for the basic water quality parameters using a YSI probe and
turbidity meter, and determining flow rates and discharge for your water body using a
flow probe.
Passing this course satisfies the State of Alaska training requirements to become a
qualified sampler. Trainees with approved QAPPs and appropriate sampling equipment
can receive follow up assistance to help them complete the State's requirement
for supervised work in the field. Full attendance and completion of the training can
provide participants with University of Alaska - Fairbanks course credit for the ENVI 110
Introduction to Water Quality.
If you are interested in attending, please complete an online application on the
Zender Environmental Health & Research Group website.
Region 10 Tribal Newsletter
February - March 2019
Underground and Leaking
Underground Storage Tank Training
EPA's Office of Underground Storage Tanks compiled a variety of trainings about
underground storage tanks topics. EPA is sharing with you OUST's compilation of a variety
of potential training covering the spectrum of UST activities. The compilation includes
available trainings in a variety of formats. Check out EPA's UST and LUST Training website to
access the list of available training resources. EPA requests your assistance in keeping the
list fresh and inclusive. Please send any additions, corrections, or thoughts directly to Linda
Gerber by email at gerber.linda@epa.gov.
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Calendar of Events
February
26 Challenges and Treatment Solutions for Small Drinking Water Systems:
Treatment Technologies for Removing Chemicals of Concern.
11:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4114974339580474114
26 - 28 Tribal Exchange Network Conference. San Diego, CA
http://www.tribalexchangenetwork.org
26	- 28 Designing and Using a Tribal Solid Waste Management Plan.
Palm Springs, CA https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training waste
27	The Influence of Storm Wildfire Cycles on Radionuclide Contaminant
Transport at Pueblo de San lldefonso. Webinar at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/449484047708160Q01
March
4-5 Region 10 RTOC Quarterly Meeting. Portland, OR
http://regionlOrtoc.net/meetings
5	Alaska Regional Response Team Meeting. Anchorage, AK
https://alaskarrt.org
6	Policy Tools to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Tribal Homes.
Webinar at 12:30 p.m. Pacific Time
https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6317867876991841283
6-8 Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit. Portland, OR
http://regionlOrtoc.net/tribal-leaders-summit
12 - 15 Air Pollution Technology. Flagstaff, AZ
https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training air
19 Alaska LEO Network Monthly Webinar. 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
http://www.leonetwork.org
19 - 21 Alaska Solid Waste Summit and Technology Showcase. Anchorage, AK
http://www.907swat.org
19 - 22 Air Quality in Alaska Native Communities. Klawock, AK
https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training air
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Calendar of Events
April
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9-12
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Air Quality Planning for Wildfire Smoke. Boise, ID
http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training air
Using Compost to Grow Food on Tribal Lands. Tucson, AZ
http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training waste
Air Quality Project Planning, QAPPs, and Grants for Alaska. Anchorage, AK
https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Training/training air
Region 10 RTOC Conference Call. 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
http://regionlOrtoc.net/meetings
Alaska LEO Network Monthly Webinar. 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
http://www.leonetwork.org
23 - 25 Rural Alaska Landfill Operator Training. Anchorage, AK
Lori Aldrich • 907-269-7622 • lori.aldrich@alaska.gov
May
6-9
8-10
16
21
National Tribal Forum on Air Quality. Temecula, CA
http://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Conferences/confr ntf
Qualified Sampler Training (Water and Soil Sampling). Anchorage, AK
http://www.zendergroup.org/sw.html
Region 10 RTOC Conference Call. 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time
http://regionlOrtoc.net/meetings
Alaska LEO Network Monthly Webinar. 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time
http://www.leonetwork.org
Links to websites outside of EPA are for additional information that may be useful or interesting to our readers. We cannot attest to the
accuracy of these third-party sites, nor does EPA endorse any nongovernment websites, companies or applications.

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Region 10
Tribal Newsletter
Vol. 28 No. 2 • February - March 2019

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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency
Region 10 Tribal Program
1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155, RAD-122
Seattle, WA 98101-3140
Got News?
The Region 10 Tribal Newsletter
invites our readers to share news
items for consideration, such as your
tribe's environmental achievements,
trainings, or other event information.
Photographs are also welcome!
Please email submission ideas to
R10TribalNewsletter@epa.gov
Helpful Links
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Tribal Trust and
Assistance Unit Staff
Stacy Murphy, Unit Manager	206-553-2106
ALASKA
Todd Bender, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-0344
Katherine Brown, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-7263
Susan Conbere, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-6243
Michelle Davis, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-3434
Sherry Davis, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-6322
Kristy Fry, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-1085
Santina Gay, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-3413
JR Herbst, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-2116
Mahri Lowinger, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-6334
Michael Ortiz, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-6234
Cathy Villa, Tribal Coordinator	907-271-1270
WESTERN & CENTRAL OREGON, SOUTHWEST WASH
Kristine Carre, Tribal Coordinator	503-326-7024
IDAHO, WASHINGTON & EASTERN OREGON
Westley Foster, Tribal Coordinator	206-553-1604
Alan Moomaw, Tribal Coordinator	360-753-8071
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Report Spills and Violations

In the event of an oil spill, release of hazardous materials, or accident that

may lead to an immediate threat to human health or the environment,
ERA
please call 911. Then, report it to EPA's National Response Center by calling

1-800-424-8802.
Environmental
To report a possible environmental violation, submit information online to
(violations)
the EPA at https://echo.epa.gov/report-environmental-violations.

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