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Message from the Assistant Administrator
I am pleased to present the Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention's (OCSPP's) FY 2011-2015 Tribal
Strategic Plan. This plan is the road map through which
policies and annual resource decisions can be made for
increased chemical safety and pollution prevention in Indian
Country and other tribal lands including Alaska (hereafter
referred to as Indian Country). This road map carefully
attempts to integrate the priorities of both EPA and
federally-recognized tribes.
As the former Director of the Arizona Department of
Environmental Quality, I had the opportunity to work closely
with tribal governments on a daily basis. 1 understandfi-om
experience the challenges facing tribes. Now, as the Assistant
Administrator for OCSPP, I oversee EPA's efforts to ensure
chemical safety and advance pollution prevention. I am confident that our work can improve
health and the environment in Indian Country with an understanding of tribal sovereignty, culture
and heritage.
On matters ranging f'om pesticides and pest management, to reducing exposure to toxic
substances, we must work together to find solutions that effectively reduce or eliminate risks to
tribal communities. The chemical safety and pollution prevention issues that affect tribes today
require new approaches and solutions. Together we must enhance our on-going efforts and
develop new approaches to address the challenges we face.
The tribal input we received through dialogues with the Tribal Pesticides Program Council
National Tribal Toxics Council National Tribal Caucus and Regional Tribal Caucuses was
critical to the development of this Plan. We look forward to continued collaboration as we seek to
improve chemical safety and prevent pollution in Indian Country and to find ing solutions that are
respectful and responsive to tribal cultural practices.
Best wishes,
Stephen A. Owens
Assistant Administrator,
Office of Chemical Safety &
Pollution Prevention
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Message from the Assistant Administrator	2
Table of Contents	3
Acknowledgements	4
Map of Indian Country and Definitions	5
Overview	6
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About the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention	8-9
•	About OCSPP
•	Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT)
•	Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP)
•	Office of Science Coordination and Policy (OCSP)
Regional Overview and Highlights	10-11
Ties to Agencies Strategic Pian and Priorities	12
Goals and Objectives (Within Indian Country)	13
Goal 1: Ensure Chemical Safety	13-14
Goal 2: Prevent Pollution	14-15
Goal 3. Increase Tribai Program Coverage	15-16
Goal 4: Better Utilize Data to Indentify Priorities and Measure Progress	16-17
Goal 5: Improve Tribal Partnerships, Outreach and Consultation	17-18
Conclusion	19
References	20
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shows the American Indian and Alaska Native Areas reported or delineated for Census 2000. The
map contains related graphics that reflect Census 2000 data.
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Use of the terms "Indian Country," "tribal lands," and "tribal areas" within this
document is not intended to provide legal guidance on the scope of any program being
described, nor is their use intended to expand or restrict the scope of any such		
programs, or have any legal effect	m
"Indian Country" is defined in 18 U.S.C. Section 1151 as (a) all land within the limits o/»ll*r;
any Indian reservation under the jurisdiction of the United States government,
notwithstanding the issuance of any patent, and including rights-of-way running
throughout the reservation; (b) all dependent Indian communities within the borders wf-'
the United States whether within the original or subsequently acquired territory
thereof, and whether within or without the limits of the State; and (c) all Indian
allotments, the Indian titles to which have not been extinguished, including rights-of-
way running through the same." Indian Country includes, among other types of land,
lands held in trust by the United States for tribes, Indian pueblos, Indian colonies, and
Rancherias. Under this definition, EPA treats tribal trust lands that have been validly
set aside for use by tribes as reservations, and thus, Indian Country, even if the trust
land has not formally been designated as a reservation.
For purposes of this document
"Indian Country" refers to other tribal
areas including those in Alaska.
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geographical location of the federally recognized tribes and
Indian Country in general. They are not intended to determine
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OVERVIEW
EPA has a long history of prioritizing the protection of tribal health and environments in its
planning and implementation efforts. As the first federal Agency with a specific American Indian
Policy, issued in 1984 and reaffirmed by subsequent EPA Administrators, the Agency continues to
consult with federally recognized Indian tribes on a government-to-government basis. These and
the other important concepts identified in the 1984 Policy establish the foundation through
which EPA works with federally recognized tribes to protect human health and the environment
on their lands. EPA's Indian Policy lays the groundwork for the Office of Chemical Safety and
Pollution Prevention, (OCSPP) as it looks ahead to enhanced implementation of its programs in
collaboration with federally recognized tribes.
The OCSPP FY2011-2015 Tribal Strategic Plan (Plan) is a living document that was developed in
partnership with tribes. The Plan will serve as a road map to guide OCSPP management and staff
as they work with tribes to promote chemical safety and pollution prevention in Indian Country.
Further, efforts have been made to align the Plan with the larger Agency-wide planning efforts,
most notably, the FY2011-FY2015 EPA Strategic Plan under Goal 4, "Ensuring the Safety of
Chemicals and Preventing Pollution."
Through discussions and consultation with various tribal partners, including the Tribal Pesticide
Program Council (TPPC), the National Tribal Toxics Council (MTTC) and the National Tribal Caucus
(NTC), we intend to develop an *annual set of actions or initiatives to achieve the goals and
objectives set forth in the long-term Plan.
OCSPP embraces the consultation concepts in the Presidential Executive Order 13175, reinforced
by President Obama's November 5, 2009 Memorandum. These documents commit all federal
agencies to consult on a regular basis with federally recognized tribes. OCSPP will be mindful of
conducting consultation and coordination as it implements this plan in accordance with the
Agency's policy.
"Annual activities or initiatives developed specifically under this plan are not intended to replace on-going planning efforts and
activities put forth by the programs at headquarters or within the regions. Rather, they should complement or dovetail with
the program or regional planning efforts done with tribal input on an on-going basis.
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VISION:
In partnership with federally recognized tribal governments, OCSPP will work to safeguard
human health and the environment in Indian Country. We will work to foster chemical
safety and prevention of pollution before it is generated. As partners, we will identify
mutual priorities and effective strategies utilizing the best available data to focus
resources and to understand our progress. Our work will be done with respect to tribal
culture and diversity, and with strong of tribal input and consultation.
PRINCIPLES:
1.	Adhere to the Agency's 1984 Indian Policy and the EPA 2011 Policy on
Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes.
2.	Encourage broader awareness and use of available data, information, and tools
to prevent pollution and enhance chemical safety across Indian Country.
3.	Consider the unique exposures and cultural practices that pertain to tribal
communities in risk assessment analysis.
4.	Recognize the great diversity amongst tribal governments and their
environmental needs for effective solutions which may require a range of
alternative approaches.
5.	Make the most efficient use of limited resources by pursuing policies and
approaches that address the most serious concerns and, where appropriate,
benefit multiple tribes.
6.	Reduce the administrative burden of program and grant requirements on
federally-recognized tribes.
7.	Develop OCSPP staff expertise on working effectively with tribal governments.
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ABOUT THE OFFICE OF CHEMICAL SAFETY AND POLLUTION PREVENTION
Using sound science as a compass, OCSPP's mission is to protect you, your family, and the
environment from chemical risks and to promote preventing pollution before it is generated.
OCSPP implements the following statutes:
Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA)
Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
Pollution Prevention Act, and,
Portions of other statutes, to learn more visit: http://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/ocspp.html
OCSPP activities affecting Indian Country and other tribal lands including Alaska are conducted
through headquarters programs and regional offices. OCSPP Tribal Program Coordinators work
to ensure that all those that implement OCSPP programs do so with an understanding of and
sensitivity to tribal cultural concerns, and work consistently with the Agency's Indian Policy.
Regional Offices and Headquarters efforts congeal through various Agency-wide workgroups and
other forms of communication, including ongoing input from national and regional tribal
organizations such as the National Tribal Caucus, Tribal Pesticide Program Council, National Tribal
Toxic Committee and Regional Tribal Operations Committees.
OCSPP is organized into the following three Offices and also has Regional Offices counterparts:
•	Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
•	Office of Pesticide Programs
•	Office of Science Coordination & Policy
Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics
EPA's Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics (OPPT) manage programs under the Toxic
Substances Control Act (TSCA) and the Pollution Prevention Act (PPA) of 1990. Under these laws,
EPA evaluates new and existing chemicals and their risks, and finds ways to prevent or reduce
pollution before it is generated. For more information, visit: http://www.epa.gov/oppt.
OPPT conducts a range of efforts to better communicate the office's programs and activities with
tribal governments. OPPT's goal in these efforts is to build more effective partnerships with tribes
to safeguard and protect human health and the environment by reducing chemical risks and
promoting pollution prevention in Indian Country.
Along these lines, OPPT established the National Tribal Toxics Committee (NTTC) to give tribes a
forum for providing input on the development of EPA's chemical safety and pollution prevention
programs that affect tribes. Given the uniqueness of tribal cultures, communities and
environmental problems, this new forum will help EPA improve its evaluation of unique chemical
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exposures on tribal lands and better tailor and more efficiently address a variety of issues,
including protecting tribal communities from lead-based paint poisoning, exposure to asbestos,
PCBs and mercury and unreasonable risks from new chemicals entering commerce and chemicals
already in use, and expanding pollution prevention in Indian Country and other tribal lands
including Alaska.
Office of Pesticide Programs
Under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Federal Food, Drug,
and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA), OPP regulates pesticides to ensure they can be used without causing
harm to human health or the environment. Under FIFRA, pesticides intended for use in the U.S.
must be registered (licensed) by EPA before they may be sold or distributed. OPP will register a
pesticide if scientific data provided by the registrant show that, when used according to label
directions, it will not cause unreasonable adverse effects on human health or the environment.
Under FIFRA, EPA also has the authority to suspend or cancel the registration of a pesticide if
subsequent information shows that continued use would pose unreasonable risks. Under FFDCA,
OPP is responsible for setting tolerances (maximum permissible residue levels) for any pesticide
used on food or animal feed, thereby safeguarding the nation's food supply.
The goals of the National Pesticide Tribal Program are to assure that pesticides and alternatives
are available in Indian Country and can be used according to label directions without causing
unreasonable risks to human health and the environment. An additional goal is to consider the
unique exposures and cultural practices that pertain to tribes. To learn more about OPP's work
with federally recognized tribes, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/oppfeadl/Publications/tribal-brochure.pdf.
OPP's primary forum for working with tribes is the Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC). The
40-memberTPPC is a forum where tribal pesticide and environmental officials can raise pesticide
program implementation issues to EPA, offer input on national pesticide policy that affects tribes,
offers a network for tribal pesticide officials to share information, and promote and enhance
tribal pesticide program development. (More information is available on the TPPC through a link
in the attachment section on page three.)
Office of Science Coordination & Policy
OSCP provides coordination, leadership, peer review, and synthesis of science and science policy
within OCSPP. The Office strives to assure sound scientific decisions are made regarding safe
pesticide and chemical management through the leadership of the Scientific Advisory Panel.
Programs and projects managed by the Office of Science Coordination and Policy include:
Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program
Scientific Advisory Panel
Biotechnology Program
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QCSPP Programs in EPA's Regional Offices
EPA's Regional Offices assist tribes in their geographic area as they build environmental programs
and compliance capabilities and program management capacity. Regional offices coordinate and
communicate with the national program managers in headquarters. The Regional offices provide
tribal governments with information, training, and grant funding. In addition, they address health
and environmental issues that impact tribal communities in their regions. Regional offices
partner with tribes on a regular basis to ensure strong communication and consideration of tribal
concerns, interests and preferred solutions.
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HIGHLIGHTS OF REGIONAL TRIBAL PROGRAM SUCCESSES
Following are a few select highlights, one from each region with tribes:
Region 1
PESTICIDE AND MOLD CONTROL
Region 1 and the Passamaquoddy Tribe at
Pleasant Point in Maine conducted a project
as follows: 1) survey of tribal homes infected
with mold; 2) educate and outreach to
homeowners on mold issues; and 3) support
for the education of a technician in mold
assessment. Outreach included on-site
demonstrations, video production for tribal
television, and development and production of
a pamphlet, with some of these activities still
ongoing.
Region 2
TRIBAL GREEN BUILDINGS
St. Regis Mohawk Tribe (SRMT) received EPA
funding to complete the planning phases of a
project to construct a green building for the
Tribe's Environment Division. The green
building has now been conceptually designed
and images can be found at:
http://www.srmtenv.org/in dex.php?spec=green
building
Region 4
CHEMICAL CLEAN-OUT
Samples were taken on a routine basis during a
three year period. This included a turtle and
migratory duck ecosystem recovery project.
Outreach to three public elementary schools
for chemical cleanout programs was
conducted. Several hundred pounds of
contaminants were removed.
Region 5
DIRECT IMPLEMENTATION TRIBAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
Region 5 entered into Direct Implementation
Tribal Cooperative Agreements (DITCAs) with
3 tribes, one located in each Region 5 state
that contains federally recognized tribes. The
agreements call for each of the 3 tribes to
provide lead based paint outreach/education
and compliance assistance for 4-5 tribes in
their respective state.
Region 6
TRIBAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENTAL
MANAGEMENT
Region 6, in coordination with the Bureau of
Indian Education (BIE), conducted a training
seminar titled "Environmental Management for
Bureau-Wide Schools" on September 21-23,
2010. The focus of the seminar was improving
children's health and environmental compliance
at schools. A total of 138 tribal school
administrators and staff from across the nation
attended the seminar.
Region 7
TRIBAL PESTICIDES CIRCUIT RIDER
Region 7 collaborated with the Winnebago and
Omaha Tribal Pesticides Circuit rider to deliver
a Healthy Tribal Communities Workshop. The
workshop was September 13-17, 2010 and
over 30 people attended the four day training.
Representatives were from tribal
environmental departments, health centers,
tribal housing, and head start programs
attended.
Region 8
TRIBAL GREEN AND HEALTHY SCHOOLS
In 2010, EPA Region 8's Pollution Prevention
and Toxic Unit, in cooperation with the
Aberdeen Area Tribal Chairman's Health
Board and the Indian Health Service provided
a 2.5 day Tribal Green and Healthy Schools
workshop to tribal administrators and
educators, and tribal environmental
departments from New York, North Dakota,
South Dakota and Wyoming.
Region 9
ELIMINATING CHILDHOOD
LEAD POISONING
Region 9's tribal partners have achieved
tremendous progress in helping to meet the
national strategic goal of substantially
eliminating childhood lead poisoning as a major
health threat in the nation by 2010.
Region 10
INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM)
Region 10 and Yakama Nation funded an
integrated pest management project (IPM) for
the Yakama Nation Tribal School. The funding
allowed Yakama Nation to contract with
experts in the field of school IPM. Training was
provided to tribal leaders, school staff
(including sanitation maintenance, food
service, and education staff), and pest
management services on how to incorporate
IPM into their school, based on their current
pest issues.
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TIES TO THE AGENCY'S STRATEGIC EFFORTS
FY 2011 - 2015 EPA Stratesic Plan
On September 30, 2010, EPA issued the current
Strategic Plan which sets forth the Agency's long-
term vision, strategic goals, objectives, and
strategies to implement them. The Plan presents
five strategic goals and cross-cutting fundamental
strategies for advancing the Agency's mission and
the Administrator's priorities. OCSPP's
FY 2011 - 2015 Tribal Strategic Plan is guided by
the Agency's plan. The five cross-cutting
fundamental strategies are designed to change
the way the Agency works in delivering
environmental and human health protection.
Following are the key goals, priorities and cross-
cutting strategies:
WHY IS STRATEGIC PLANNING IMPORTANT
This is the primary process used by EPA
and the Federal government to allocate
resources and to measure progress as
these resources are applied to high
priority problems
For more information on strategic planning
visit: http://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/
EPA's FY 2011 - 2015 Strategic Plan
Strategic Goals
Cross-Cutting Fundamental Strategies
1.
Taking Action on Climate Change and
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Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism

Improving Air Quality
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Working for Environmental Justice and Children's
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Protecting America's Waters

Health
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Cleaning Up Communities and Advancing
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Advancing Science, Research, and Technological

Sustainable Development

Innovation
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"Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and
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Strengthening State, Tribal, and International

Preventing Pollution

Partnerships
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Enforcing Environmental Laws
5.
Strengthening EPA's Workforce and Capabilities
Administrator Jackson's Priorities:
1.	Taking Action on Climate Change
2.	Improving Air Quality
3.	Assuring the Safety of Chemicals
4.	Cleaning Up Our Communities
5.	Protecting America's Waters
6.	Expanding the Conversation on Environmentalism
and Environmental Justice
7.	Building Strong State and Tribal Partnerships
OCSPP MANAGEMENT
TRIBAL PROGRAM FOCUS AREAS
S Pursue approaches with tribal
acceptance that expand access to
OCSPP programs and services
S Enhance use of data and culturally
sensitive risk assessment to identify
priorities and measure progress
S Foster strong partnerships,
outreach, consultation and
collaboration with the tribes
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The following section describes OCSPP's (proposed) goals and objectives that form the
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shown on the prior page, specifically EPA Strategic Goal 4: Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals and
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GOAL 1
GOAL 2
GOAL 3
GOAL 4
GOAL 5
ENSURE CHEMICAL SAFETY
PREVENT POLLUTION
INCREASE TRIBAL PROGRAM COVERAGE
BETTER UTILIZE DATA TO IDENTIFY PRIORITIES AND MEASURE PROGRESS
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GOAL 1:
Ensure Chemical Safety
Narrative:
Protecting tribal health and environments by ensuring chemical safety is a primary OCSPP goal.
Chemicals are involved in the production of everything from our homes and cars to the cell
phones we carry and the food we eat. Thousands of chemicals are used in commerce and have
become ever-present in our lives and products, as well as in our environment. Chemicals are
often released into the environment as a result of their manufacture, processing, use, and
disposal. Research shows that sensitive populations, including children, receive greater
exposures to chemicals because they inhale or ingest more air, food, or water on a body-weight
basis than adults do. Other vulnerable groups, including low-income, minority and indigenous
populations, are also disproportionately impacted by, and thus particularly at risk from,
chemicals. The purpose of this goal is to reduce those risks and to make information about
chemicals more transparent to the public.
OBJECTIVES:
Objective 1: Reduce Tribal Risks from Pesticides
Through education and outreach, OCSPP will ensure that information is available on proper use
of pesticides and their alternatives. The importance of following label instructions in using
pesticides and their alternatives is vital to reduce unreasonable risks to human health and the
environmental. The unique exposures tribes experience due to consumption patterns and
cultural practices highlights the importance of effectively implementing solutions under this
objective.
Objective 2. Strengthen Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Practices:
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to
pest management that relies on a combination of common-sense practices. IPM programs use
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current, comprehensive information on the life cycles of pests and their interaction with the
environment. This information, in combination with available pest control methods, is used to
manage pest damage by the most economical means, and with the least possible hazard to
people, property, and the environment.
Tribes have practiced IPM for many years as a means to prevent pollution. Recently, tribes have
been embracing this concept through collaboration with North Central IPM Institute and various
tribal colleges. OPP is implementing IPM practices in public schools to address the most
vulnerable citizens, children.
Objective 3. Reduce Tribal Risks from Lead, Asbestos, PCBs and Mercury
OCSPP will more effectively protect tribal populations from lead-based paint poisoning, exposure
to asbestos, PCBs and mercury.
Objective 4. Reduce Tribal Risks from Other New and Existing Chemicals
OCSPP will improve the evaluation of unique chemical exposures on tribal lands to better tailor
and more effectively protect tribal populations from new chemicals entering commerce and
chemicals already in use.
Objective 5. Improve the Transparency and Availability of Chemical Information
OCSPP will work to make chemical information more transparent and available to tribal
communities.
GOAL 2: Prevent Pollution
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Under the 1990 Pollution Prevention Act, OCSPP's Pollution Prevention (P2) Program promotes
preventing pollution at the source, the development and use of greener substances, and
conserving natural resources - critical steps towards achieving a sustainable society. The purpose
of this goal, which guides all of EPA's programs, is to prevent pollution before it is generated.
OBJECTIVES:
Objective 1: Conserve and Protect Natural Resources by Improving Efficiency and Reducing
Waste in Indian Country
OCSPP will help tribal industries and communities reduce or eliminate waste at the source by
modifying production processes, promoting the use of non-toxic or less-toxic substances,
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waste stream.
Objective 2. Promote Development and Use of Safer Products and Practices in Indian Country
OCSPP will help tribal industries and communities choose safer chemicals by providing in-depth
comparisons of potential human health and environmental impacts of the chemicals they
currently use or plan to use. For situations in which safer substitute chemicals have yet to be
identified, we will work with tribes to protect indigenous populations by identifying best practices
for using and handling chemicals safely.
Objective 3: Promote Pollution Prevention, Energy Efficiency and Other Innovative and Cost
Saving Initiatives in Indian Country.
OCSPP will help tribal industries and communities become more energy efficient and cost
effective by providing information regarding green manufacturing practices and improvements.
OCSPP will also provide tribal communities and industries information to help streamline
processes, prevent pollution, and be energy efficient.
GOAL 3: Increase Tribal Program Coverage
Narrative:
"Program coverage" is defined as the availability of OCSPP programs and services in Indian
Country. Program coverage can also include implementation of cooperative efforts between
OCSPP and EPA's Office of Enforcement and Compliance Assurance (OECA). These overlapping
responsibilities are outlined in the new "Guidance for Funding Development and Administration
of Tribal Pesticide Programs and Enforcement of Cooperative Agreements." (See attachments for
more information this Guidance.) OCSPP will work with Federally recognized tribes to increase
program coverage through *capacity building, targeted use of Direct Implementation Tribal
Cooperative Agreements (DITCAs), and other multi-tribal approaches such as FIFRA and TSCA
circuit riders where tribes express an interest. OCSPP recognizes that there is great variation of
interest and approach in obtaining program coverage amongst the tribal governments and will
remain flexible on these matters.
* Capacity building is defined here to include activities such as the development of skills, enhancement of knowledge
and increased awareness. It does not necessarily refer to program authorization for tribal implementation.
OBJECTIVE
Objective 1: Continue funding for OCSPP on-going grant programs, training and technical
assistance.
Much progress has been made in the capacity building arena and tribes have gained expertise
regarding various programmatic functions. This expertise should be recognized and relied upon
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as much as possible. However, resource limitations will continue to require prioritization and the
ability to measure progress. With this in mind, it becomes critical to carefully target funds to the
most beneficial activities and to be efficient with scarce resources.
Objective 2: Fund innovative approaches for delivering various OCSPP program services to
interested tribes.
There are numerous models for providing programmatic services to more than one tribe or that
do not require full tribal assumption of a program. These approaches can be very effective,
efficient and well received by tribes. Examples of such approaches include circuit riders, where
expertise is provided to several tribes through one or more individuals rotating around to various
tribes at the tribe's request. Another example includes Direct Implementation Tribal Cooperative
Agreements (DITCAs). DITCAs enable EPA to award cooperative agreements to federally
recognized Indian tribes and eligible intertribal consortia to help carry out various Agency
functions. This approach represents a sharing of programmatic requirements between EPA and a
tribe. These and other alternatives will be pursued as a means to protect tribal health and
environments.
Objective 3. Enhance Partnerships Between EPA. Tribes and Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) are a tremendous resource for both EPA and the tribes.
OCSPP will work with TCUs as partners in a variety of activities such as curriculum development,
serving as a location for tribal managers to obtain training and where interest exists by a college
becoming a center of expertise on specific topics such as risk or data management.
Objective 4: Leverage other funding mechanisms and sources and simolifv administrative
requirements associated with various programmatic activities.
Identifying other possible funding mechanisms, including interagency agreements, Performance
Partnership Grants (PPGs), and funding from the Office of Enforcement and Compliance
Assurance (OECA), OECA and other EPA funding should be considered wherever possible so that a
full range of program services may be provided in Indian Country. In addition, leveraging
resources and initiatives from other Federal agencies will be pursued. Reducing administrative
requirements is important to allow resources to be focused upon addressing priorities rather
than administrative requirements that may be overly burdensome.
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It is important that we improve our ability to utilize data as a means for developing tribal
programs, setting priorities and measuring progress. In order to accomplish this, there is a need
to improve understanding of where existing data is located, where there are crucial gaps in data
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and the available of tools for analyzing risks to Indian Country. Identifying and utilizing data must
be done in collaboration with tribes, EPA and other Federal partners. Additionally, use of data
must be undertaken in a way that respects tribal cultural and traditional aspects. Efforts to utilize
this data must also be sensitive to tribal concerns for privacy. Further, communication of risks
gleaned from this data should be done in a way that is culturally acceptable. Following are the
objectives for identifying future actions under this goal.
OBJECTIVES:
Objective 1: Identify available data, critical links, and related tools for use in tribal
environmental management.
Much data has been identified at various governmental levels and organizations. Categorizing
existing data will not only provide an opportunity to undertake analysis, but also can show where
data gaps exist.
Objective 2: Collaborate with the tribes and other EPA offices on data collection, usage, and
development of culturally appropriate risk assessment and communication.
Just knowing what data exists is not sufficient for answering important questions that can better
gauge risks facing Indian Country. Understanding risks is necessary for effective targeting of
resources and to optimize selected approaches. Data must be analyzed for consistency,
comparability, accuracy, gaps and future needs. Identification of innovative tools and
applications can lead to a better understanding of health trends and high risk issues in Indian
Country and the implementation of environmental solutions. OCSPP will explore risk models that
have potential for assessing the risks of those living traditional lifeways. Examples of such models
include the LifeLine Model, developed by OCSPP, and Tribal-Focused Exposure and Risk
Screening Tool (T-FERST), being developed by EPA's Office of Research and Development.
GOAL 5: Improve Tribal Partnership, Outreach, Communication and Consultation
Narrative:
OCSPP believes strong partnerships, outreach, communication and consultation with tribes are
more important than ever to achieve protection of health and the environmental in Indian
Country. The issuance of the Agency's 2011 Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes
signifies the importance the Agency is placing on establishing regular and meaningful consultation and
collaboration with tribal officials in the development of federal policies that have tribal implications.
Through partnerships with tribes and tribal experts such as the Tribal Pesticide Program Council,
National Tribal Toxic Council, and National and Regional Tribal Operations Committees, and
others, OCSPP hopes to better address the concerns of our tribal partners. These partnerships
are vital to better identify outreach efforts that are most appropriate and effective. Through
training our employees and broadening their understanding of tribal culture and the Federal
governments' responsibilities to the federally recognized tribes, we will be better positioned to
successfully work in partnership them.
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OBJECTIVES:
Objective 1. Continued Coordinate with the Tribal Pesticide Program Council, National Tribal
Toxic Council, National and Regional Tribal Operations Committees.
Input from the tribes is critical in identifying programmatic priorities and to ensure that tribal
perspectives are integrated into future decisions and actions, The tribal groups listed above
provide input on a continuous basis on both technical and policy matters.
Objective 2. Effectively Implement the Agency's Consultation Process.
EPA's policy is to consult on a government-to-government basis with federally recognized tribes
when our actions may affect tribes. Consultation is a formal process of meaningful
communication and coordination between EPA and tribal officials. OCSPP wiil work to effectively
implement EPA's May 2011 Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes.
Objective 3. Empower tribal organizations through information sharing, training and outreach.
Fostering an understanding of OCSPP's basic program responsibilities can help tribal
environmental managers and citizens take action on their own to promote chemical safety and
prevent pollution. Under this objective, we intend to maximize outreach and information sharing
through training, mailings and electronic mechanisms. An educated community can often engage
in actions that protect the community at the grass roots level. This baseline level of action can
provide significant benefits to the community and to those trying to implement programs from a
governmental ievel.
Objective 4. Train OCSPP Workforce on Working Effectively with Tribal Governments.
In order to carry out work responsibilities with tribes, OCSPP will ask its employees to take the
"Working Effectively with Tribal Governments" on-line training or in-class training. Such training
provides a background on the history of the Federal government and tribal relationship, laws,
policies, and the origins of our trust responsibility.
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CONCLUSION:
OCSPP and tribes have a successful history of collaboration and working in partnership to address
environmental and health concerns in Indian Country. We recognize that challenges to
improving tribal health, protecting the environment and cultural resources change as new issues,
priorities, and needs arise. Maintaining and enhancing partnerships to meet the goals outlined in
this document and working together to identify priorities is critical. Working with resource
constraints requires increasingly requires identifying effective solutions and application of new
and more productive technologies and approaches.
The OCSPP FY 2011-2015 Tribal Strategic Plan is a living document: written to allow for changes
to take us forward and guide management and staff as they work with tribes to identify priorities
which promote chemical safety and pollution prevention in Indian Country and through-out
tribal communities. Based on priorities, OCSPP intends to identify activities and initiatives with
input from the tribes and tribal organizations to put this Plan into action on an annual basis as
feasible.
Efforts have been made to align this strategy with the larger Agency-wide planning efforts, most
notably, the FY2011-FY2015 EPA Strategic Plan under Goal 4, "Ensuring the Safety of Chemicals
and Preventing Pollution." We will continue to look for other agency efforts where synergy can
be obtained as they arise.
OCSPP looks forward to working with tribes to better understand the risks being experienced and
program needs across Indian Country. Careful targeting of resources and program efforts that
can be measured for success will help lead to healthier tribal communities into the future. This
Plan will serve as the framework for these future decisions and serve as a guide for annual
identification of implementation activities. We look forward to continual input and
collaboration in partnership with the Tribes!
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References
1.	1984 EPA Poiicy for the Administration of Environmental Programs for
Indian Reservations:
http://www.epa.gov/indian/pdf/indian-policy-84.pdf
2.	November 5, 2009 Memorandum for Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies:
http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/memorandum-tribal-consultation-signed-
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3.	EPA's Policy on Consultation with Tribes
http://www.epa.gov/indian/pdf/cons-and-coord-with-indian-tribes-policy.pdf
4.	EPA Administrator's Priorities:
http://blog.epa.gov/administrator/2010/01/12/seven-priorities-for-epas-future/
5.	OCSPP Headquarters and Regional Offices Tribal Contacts:
http://www.epa.gov/indian/contactinfo/index.htm
6.	Tribal Pesticide Program Council (TPPC) Members:
http://www.epa.gov/oppfeadl/tribes/tppc.htm
7.	National Tribai Toxics Committee (NTTC) Members:
http://www.epa.gov/oppt/tribal/pubs/chemmgmt pollprev.html
8.	National Tribal Caucus:
http://www.epa.gov/indian/contactinfo/trcaucus.htm
9.	EPA-Wide FY 2011-2015 EPA Strategic Plan:
http://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/strategicplan.html
10.	Guidance for Funding Development and Administration of Tribal Pesticide Programs and
Enforcement of Cooperative Agreement:
http://www.epa.gov/region9/tribal/pdf/Tribal-PesticideGrantGuid-Final.pdf
11.	EPA Indian Program Web Portal: http://www.epa.qov/indian/
12.	Working Effectively With Tribal Governments Federal Training:
http://tribal.golearnportal.org/
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