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United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans

(ETEPs)

What is an ETEP?

A jointly developed strategic plan, as detailed in
the 2022 GAP Guidance, outlining how each Tribe
and EPA will work together to support the Tribe's
environmental goals.

A unique document that reflects the Tribe's and
EPA's government-to-government relationship,
leading to a shared understanding of the most
important federal environmental program issues
facing the Tribe.

3 Components

EPA-Tribal Environmental Plans (ETEPS)

ETEPs help Tribes and EPA plan and manage areas of
joint responsibility

EPA Regulated
Entities

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EPA Regional Offices Should:

Provide the Tribe with a draft
inventory of federally regulated
entities in Indian country. Tribes
may include other entities of
interest.

Tribal
Environmental Z '
Priorities

Tribes/Recipients Should Include:
• A short description of each
priority area the recipient plans
to address with GAP funds.
Capacity indicators the recipient
intends to pursue that is
associated with that priority.
Anticipated timeline for
completing capacity indicators.
Long-term program
development goal(s).

Requested assistance.

ETEPs:

Are a 3 to 5-year strategic plan

Are reviewed annually and revised every 3-5 years

Are planning documents that vary in length and

structure

Are flexible and do not require EPA or Tribal
leadership signatures.

ETEPs Support Objective 2.1 of EPA's 2022-2026 Strategic
Plan, "Enhance Shared Accountability"

ETEPs Have an Important Role in the GAP
National Framework

EPA Program

Priorities
(including Dl)



EPA Regional Offices Should:
Identify EPA's direct
implementation (Dl)
responsibilities for each Tribe.
This information may also be
beneficial to Tribes to identify
where they may wish to seek
assumption of federal laws or
seek to conduct specific roles
and responsibilities in
partnership with EPA.

2022 GAP Guidance on Financial Assistance Agreements: https://www.epa.gov/tribal/gap-guidance-financial-assistance-agreements
American Indian Environmental Office: https://www.epa.gov/tribal/american-indian-environmental-office-aieo

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency | American Indian Environmental Office | Washington, DC | EPA 160F23001 | April 2023

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