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Agency

Vol. 31 No. 2
February 2022

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Top News

Report Shows How Climate Change is Influencing Seasonal Events

EPA issued a new report, Seasonality and Climate Change: A Review of Observed Evidence in the
United States. The report shows how climate change is affecting seasonal events and processes. Longer
growing seasons, more heat waves, earlier snowmelt, and changes in leaf and bloom dates. These are
just a few of the ways in which climate change is altering the nature of seasonal events.

Many of the changes underway can lead to harmful impacts on
the environment and human health. More frequent heat waves
can increase incidence of heat stroke, respiratory problems, and
other adverse health conditions. Prolonged wildfire and pollen seasons
can lead to increased exposure to unhealthy air quality and extra risks
for people with asthma and allergies. Mountain snowpack plays a key
role in the water cycle in the western U.S., and changes in mountain
snowpack can affect agriculture, winter recreation, and tourism in
some areas, as well as plants and wildlife. While a few changes can be
beneficial — such as longer growing seasons for crops or reductions in
winter heating fuel costs — the vast majority of effects on the climate
are detrimental to human health and society.

In addition to support from the scientific literature, this report draws
on data and findings from EPA's Climate Change Indicators. EPA works
in partnership with more than 50 data contributors from various

government agencies, academic institutions, and other organizations to compile a key set of indicators
related to the causes and effects of climate change. To learn more about climate change, check out
EPA's climate change website.

EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures

Ongoing exposures to lead in the environment present a health risk to many people nationwide. Very
low levels of lead in children's blood have been linked to adverse effects on intellect, concentration,
and academic achievement. The U.S. has made substantial progress in reducing lead exposure, but
significant disparities remain along racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic iines.

EPA developed and is seeking public comment on a draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposures and
Disparities in U.S. Communities (Lead Strategy). The draft Lead Strategy lays out approaches to
strengthen public health protections, address legacy lead contamination for communities with the
greatest exposures and promote environmental justice. Continued &

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EPA Seeks Comment on Draft Strategy
to Reduce Lead Exposures

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As part of EPA's outreach and public comment
effort on its draft Lead Strategy, the agency is
hosting virtual public comment sessions in each
of its ten geographic regions from early February
to early March 2022.

The sessions will be an opportunity for the public
to provide verbal input on the draft Lead Strategy
to EPA. Comments can also be provided in writing
until March 16.

The session for tribes in Region 10 is scheduled
for February 8 at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Register
online for the Virtual Public Listening Session on
EPA's draft Lead Strategy for Region 10. To learn
more about lead, check out EPA's
Learn about Lead website.

February 2022

We'd like your input on...

THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY'S
STRATEGY TO REDUCE LEAD EXPOSURES AND
DISPARITIES IN U.S. COMMUNITIES
(Lead Strategy)

February8,20226:00 PST

REGISTER HERE

Pre-regi strati on will be required to provide verbal comment during the
virtual public comment sessions. Interpretation and disability access
support will also be provided.

In addition to these virtual public comment sessions, public comments
maybe also provided to EPA in writing until March 16,2022.

More information abouthow to provide comments can be found at this

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Tribal Air Monitoring

TAMS Steering Committee Call for Nominations

The Tribal Air Monitoring Support Center is announcing a call for
nominations for two positions on the TAMS Steering Committee
that will become available October 2022. Deadline to submit the
nominations is February 25. Further information and the nomination
forms are available on the TAMS Steering Committee website.

Support Center

Healthy Schools News Available

The January 2022 Healthy Schools Newsletter is available. The January edition features
EPA's Cleaning and Disinfecting Best Practices during the COVID-19 Pandemic, an on-
demand webinar on ventilation, information on mold and moisture control, funding for
drinking water testing at tribal schools and daycares, schools as clean air and cooling
centers, and January radon action month.

Healthy Schools News is published five times per year to help schools create healthier
environments for students and staff in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Check it
out and share it with schools in your community.

2022 Construction General Permit Finalized

EPA issued its final 2022 Construction General Permit which becomes effective on February
17, replacing the 2017 CGP. The 2022 CGP provides permit coverage to eligible construction
stormwater discharges in areas where EPA is the National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System permitting authority - which includes Indian Country lands in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon,
and Washington, as well as Denali National Park and Preserve in Alaska.

To learn more, check out EPA's 2022 Construction General Permit website or register for an
informational webinar on February 24 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

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Aleut Community of St. Paul Island Proposes a Tribal
Co-Managed Marine Sanctuary

February 2022

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Unangax (or Aleut) communities on the Pribilof Islands of St. Paul and St. George located in the
Bering Sea, are directly experiencing a rapidly transforming marine ecosystem - including
alarming declines of fur seals, sea lions, seabirds, fish, crab, and other invertebrates, with reai
costs to local economies, culture, wildlife, and human and ecosystem health.

To address these concerns, the Aleut
Community of St. Paul Island (ACSPI), the
federally recognized tribe for St. Paul Island,

Alaska, launched the Pribilof Islands Marine
Ecosystem (PRIME) Initiative in December
2021, proposing a new approach to ecosystem
management through Tribai Co-management,

Indigenous-led research, and sustainable
economic development.

The central focus of the PRIME Initiative seeks
to elevate Unangan voices in addressing ecosystem concerns by working toward a designated,
co-managed marine area within 100 nautical miles around the inhabited islands of St. Paul
and St. George. This will adequately address shared conservation concerns while ensuring
the sustainability of local and regional economies, which are intricately tied to the marine
environment.

The governance framework of the PRiME will reflect co-management between the federal
government and the federally recognized tribal governments of St. Paul and St. George. The
proposed mechanism for establishing this area would utilize the existing National Marine
Sanctuary Act, which includes existing processes for fishery management actions through the
North Pacific Fishery Management Council as weil as the needed flexibility to achieve co-
management of the PRIME ecosystem while allowing for a balance of cultural, environmental,
and economic priorities.

ACSPI submitted its nomination of the PRIME Initiative to the Office of National Marine
Sanctuaries on December 17, 2021. For updates and to learn more about ACSPI and the

Prime Initiative website.

The Aleut Community of St. Paul Ecosystem Conservation Office provides diverse services and
products for tribal members; St. Paul residents; local, regional, state, and federal partners;
and other stakeholders in the Bering Sea. ECO maintains an environmental program through
funding the EPA's Indian Environmental General Assistance Program, BIA's Subsistence Resource
funding, and a variety of competitive grants and funding sources.

If you have questions, contact Dr. Lauren Divine; Ecosystem Conservation Office Director at
907-891-3031 or lmdivine@aleut.com.

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Tribal Healthy Homes Network -
Winter Healthy Homes Checklist

The Tribal Healthy Homes Network offers a seasonal guide
that describes how the home environment and air quality
can affect your health and provides resources to help to
learn more. The guide includes checklists for each season
and actions you can take to protect your health inside and
outside your home. The seasonal guides and calendars are
available on the Tribal Healthy Homes Network website.

EPA collaborated with THHNW (hosted by the Tulalip Tribes) in developing the content of the
seasonal guide and companion poster. EPA is in the process of printing additional seasonal
guides and posters. If your tribe would like to obtain copies, please contact Erin McTigue at
206-553-1254 or mctigue.erin@epa.gov.

Winter Healthy Home Checklist

Outside your Home

~ If severe weather causes damage (including to roof, gutters, siding, or
ice dams), report or repair immediately to prevent water damage and
subsequent mold.

Inside your Home

~ Check for signs of high humidity, such as condensation on windows or
mold on ceilings or walls. Always use fans while cooking or showering,
and leave on for 45 minutes after) No fan? Open windows if possible.

~ Temperature below freezing? Drain or cover outdoor pipes/spigots.
Watch for pipes that have burst, which can cause flooding. Report or
repair immediately.

~ Check for mold (behind furniture, in closets, under sinks, on ceilings).
Small amount of mold? Remove with scrub brush and dish soap, and
always wear a mask and gloves (do not use bleach). If mold is recurring
or covers more than 10 square feet, address the moisture source and
learn more at epa.gov/mold.

~ Check the bathroom fans. Properly vented fans should be able to hold
a piece of bathroom tissue against the cover when operating. Report/
repair if fans do not vent or work.

~ Damp dust surfaces weekly (microfiber cloths are effective), as
household dust may contain allergens, lead, chemicals, bacteria, and
mold spores.

~ Use non-toxic products when cleaning and disinfecting. Safer
alternatives can be found at: www.epa.gov/saferchoice and ewg.org.

~ If your home has a heat pump, furnace, Toyostove, or a heat recovery
ventilator (HRV), have it serviced yearly. Replace or clean filters every
three to six months, or more frequently when air quality is poor.

~ Check woodstove for signs of damage, such as broken seals or gaskets,
a loose door or cracked glass. Report or repair immediately.

~ Using a portable air cleaner? Follow manufacturer's guidelines and
regularly change or clean the filter. Before buying or using an air
cleaner, confirm it does not produce ozone -a hazard to all, especially
to people with heart or lung disease.

~ Using a dehumidifier? Empty the collection tank as soon as full. Clean
tank and screen with soap and water frequently.

~ Use a damp cloth to wipe down heating appliances to remove built-up
dust.

Safety in your Home

~ Using a gas-powered generator? NEVER run it inside your home or
garage. NEVER use your oven, gas grill, or charcoal grill for cooking or
heating indoors. This precaution will prevent deadly carbon monoxide
gas from building up in the home.

~ Home tested for radon? Radon is the second leading cause of lung
cancer. Learn more at www.epa.gov/radon.

Despite cold temperatures, it is still safer for family members to smoke or vape outside the home (excluding ceremonial use).

Portland Harbor Story Map

EPA's new Portland Harbor Story Map is an online location for education, learning, and
building awareness about tribal, environmental justice, and general histories of the
Portland Harbor Superfund Site through a storytelling lens. The Story Map was developed
thanks to the input received on EPA's Portland Harbor Community Involvement Plan,
the City of Portland, and Oregon Department of State Land's Needs Assessment for the
Information Management Plan.

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RTOC

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.

Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit

Seeking Nominations for Environmental Excellence Awards
Virtual Event: March 2-4
Registration open!

This year's Tribal Environmental Leaders Award will be given in honor of the 2019
recipient, Lance Whitwell. Lance served on the RTOC for over 10 years and gave his heart and
soul to serve to his community and the protection of our environment. Lance passed away in
2021.

The Region 10 RTOC has a great line-up for the virtual TELS hosted from Eastern Washington,
in Spokane

• Jane Nishida, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of International and Tribal Affairs.

• Wilson Justin, Alaska Native elder and advisor to the EPA GAP Act of 1992.

• Quannah Chasinghorse, Indigenous model and environmental activist.

30 other presentations from Eastern Washington culture bearers, EPA, and tribal
environmental professionals.

Register on the TELS website. If you register by February 4, you will receive a cultural project
and conference materials by mail.

RTOC Welcomes Ashley Corrao

RTOC welcomes Ashley Corrao as their new executive
administrative assistant! Ashley was born and raised in Staten
Island, New York and is of Puerto Rican Taino descent. She
currently lives in Big Lake, Alaska with her two Great Danes,
Beau and Chappie.

She went to Dominican College in Rockland County, New York
to study history. The first time she really saw a bunch of trees,
she knew she needed to get out of the city. Her Auntie paved
the way for her opening her life to two of the most beautiful
states she's ever seen, Hawaii and Alaska, She lived on the Big
Island of Hawaii working as a kayak tour guide and worked for
the Mat-Su Borough School District in Alaska. She looks forward

to serving the tribes of Region 10!

Ashley Corrao RTOC News continues

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February 2022

RTOC

Summary of Town Hall Meetings with Region 10 Tribes

The Region 10 RTOC has conducted six of seven Town Hall meetings with tribes in EPA's Region
10. The RTOC is grateful to the individuals who attended for providing insight on the priorities
and environmental concerns across this vast region. To see meeting summaries, please visit
the Region 10 RTOC website. These priorities will help guide RTOC meeting agendas. As always,
the RTOC welcomes continued and ongoing input from our tribes. If you have priorities to add,
or wish to support any, email or call any RTOC representative or the RTOC Executive Director.

Stay Engaged with RTOC

• Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the most up to date news and
opportunities.

• If you wish to attend or add an item to a monthly meeting agenda, or if you have
questions, comments, or suggestions for how RTOC can better serve your community
— please contact the RTOC representative for your area.

CONTACT: Randi Madison, RTOC Administrator • randi@regionlOrtoc.net

Tribal Consultation

A full list of consultation opportunities is available in
EPA's Tribal Consultation Opportunities Tracking System

Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the
Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category

END DATE: March 29.

EPA is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes on Effluent
Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source
Category (the Steam Electric ELG). The Steam Electric ELG regulations cover wastewater
discharges from power plants.

The current rulemaking specifically focusses on wastewaters generated by coal-fired
power plants. These limitations on the discharge of pollutants will subsequently be
incorporated into National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits, potentially
reducing pollutant discharges into waters of the United States.

On July 26, 2021, EPA announced its decision to undertake a rulemaking in which the
Agency will determine whether more stringent limitations and standards for coal-fired
power plants are appropriate and consistent with the technology-forcing statutory scheme
and the goals of the Clean Water Act.

EPA will hold a tribal webinar and listening session on February 9 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time.
Register for the February 9 Tribal Webinar and Listening Session.

Additional information on the Steam Electric ELG can be found on EPA's Steam Electric
Power Generating Effluent Guidelines website.

CONTACT: Richard Benware • 202- 566-1369 • benware.richard@epa.gov

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Grants

Columbia River Basin Restoration
Funding Assistance Program

APPLICATIONS DUE: February 8.

EPA has issued two requests for applications for the second round of Clean Water Act Section
123 Columbia River Basin Restoration Program grants. For basin-wide projects, applicants may
apply under both the Lower Columbia River Estuary Request for Applications and the Middle
and Upper Columbia River Basin RFA.

Lower Columbia River Estuary:

EPA is issuing a Request for Applications from eligible entities to improve water quality in the
Lower Columbia River Estuary through specific actions to reduce toxics, increase monitoring,
and/or increase public education and outreach. EPA anticipates awarding about 15 cooperative
agreements, ranging from $75,000 to $350,000 for the Lower Columbia River Estuary portion
of the Basin.

The Columbia River Basin Restoration Program will assist tribal, state, and local governments;
nongovernmental entities, and others as they implement the Columbia River Basin Toxics
Reduction Action Plan and the Lower Columbia River Estuary Plan - Comprehensive
Conservation and Management Plan and conduct activities to support EPA national goals for
the Columbia River Basin.

Middle and Upper Columbia River Basin:

EPA is issuing a Request for Applications from eligible entities to improve water quality in the
Middle and Upper Columbia River Basin, through specific actions to reduce toxics, increase
monitoring, and/or increase public education and outreach. EPA anticipates awarding about
15 cooperative agreements, ranging from $75,000 to $350,000 for the Middle and Upper
Columbia River Basin portion of the Basin.

Both Requests for Applications are available on EPA's Columbia River Basin Restoration Funding
Assistance Program website.

FY 2023 Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)

PROPOSALS DUE: February 18.

EPA provides Indian Environmental General Assistance Program funds to tribal governments
and intertribal consortia to assist in planning, developing, and establishing the capacity
to implement federal environmental programs administered by EPA and to assist in
implementation of tribal solid and hazardous waste programs. EPA administers this program in
accordance with the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992.

Applicants may request funding between $75,000 and $125,000 for FY 2023, depending on
program need and existing balances. Tribes with large reservations may request a higher level
of funding. For Umatilla, Spokane, and Quinault, funding may be up to $150,000.

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continued Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)

For Coeur d'Alene, Nez Perce, Shoshone Bannock, and Warm Springs, funding may be up to
$160,000. For Colville and Yakama, funding may be up to $170,000.

The FY 2023 Notice of Funding Availability is available on the EPA Region 10 Tribal
Environmental GAP Funding website. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your
EPA Tribal Coordinator.

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Clean Water Act Water Pollution Control Program Section
106 and Nonpoint Source Program Section 319

PROPOSALS DUE: February 18.

The Clean Water Act authorizes the EPA to provide financial assistance to tribes under the
Water Pollution Control Program, Section 106 - and the Nonpoint Source Program, Section
319. EPA Region 10 is announcing the availability of grant funds to support 2023 activities.

Section 106 Tribal Program

The CWA Section 106 program provides financial assistance for maintaining adequate
measures for prevention and control of surface and ground water pollution from point
and nonpoint sources. The program funds water quality management program activities
including watershed assessments, water quality planning, standards development,
monitoring and assessments, inspections and enforcement, permitting, training, advice and
assistance to local agencies, and public information. It also funds participation in program
activities related to the restoration of impaired watersheds.

Currently 40 tribes within EPA Region 10 are eligible to receive CWA Section 106 funds.

Region 10 anticipates awarding approximately $3.5 million to up to 40 tribes. The Funding
Announcement is available on the Region 10 Clean Water Act Section 106 Tribal Program
Funding website.

Section 319 Tribal Program

EPA provides grants and technical assistance to support tribal environmental programs in
assessing and managing nonpoint source pollution problems and threats. A wide range
of activities are eligible for funding under §319 including: NPS training for tribal staff,
developing watershed-based plans, riparian planting, livestock exclusion fencing, lake
protection and restoration activities, NPS ordinance development, outreach and education,
and more.

Base Funding:

Base funding amounts are the same as previous years at either $30,000 or $50,000
depending on the size of reservation and trust lands. Your work plan must align with and
flow from your tribe's approved NPS Assessment Report and NPS Management Program.

Competitive Funding:

If your tribe is eligible for base funding, then it is eligible to submit a proposal for up to
$100,000 in competitive funding.

Details and related documents are available on the Region 10 Clean Water Act Section
319 Tribal Program Funding website. If you have questions or concerns, contact Krista
Mendelman at 206-553-1571 or mendelman.krista@epa.gov.

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Clean Air Act Tribal Program Funding

PROPOSALS DUE; February 18.

Funding is available for tribes and tribal consortia under Clean Air Act Sections 103 and
105 to carry out Clean Air Act protections within reservations and tribal communities.
Funding ranges from $20,000 to $250,000 for individual awards. Eligible activities including
the following:

CAA Section 103: Research, training, investigations, demonstrations, surveys, and studies
relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, and control of air pollution.

CAA Section 105; Implementation of programs for the prevention and control of air
pollution (including both ambient and indoor air pollution) or implementation of national
primary and secondary ambient air quality standards, including activities related to
planning, developing, establishing, carrying out, improving, or maintaining such programs.

Direct Implementation Tribal Cooperative Agreements: Assisting the EPA with any activity
required to implement the Clean Air Act or supporting regulations such as the Federal Air
Rules for Reservations (FARR), is eligible under DITCA authority.

If your tribe or organization is interested in applying, please submit a draft workplan and
budget by email to your project officer by February 18. If you are a new applicant, please
contact Sandra Brozusky by email at Brozusky.sandra@epa.gov. Additional details are
available on the EPA Region 10 Clean Air Act Tribal Program Funding website.

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Enhanced Air Qua ty Monitoring for Communities

APPLICATIONS DUE: March 25.

EPA's Office of Air Quality Planning & Standards is soliciting applications from eligible entities
to conduct ambient air monitoring of pollutants of greatest concern in communities with
environmental and health outcome disparities stemming from pollution and the COVID-19
pandemic.

EPA will award funds to support community and local efforts to monitor their own air quality
and to promote air quality monitoring partnerships between communities and tribal, state,
and local governments. The grants will be focused on collecting information that addresses air
pollution problems identified by communities and effective partnerships.

EPA anticipates awarding a total of 50-70 grants or cooperative agreements. Approximately $2
million of the total amount will be awarded to tribal governments under a tribal government
set-aside, and approximately $2 million will be awarded to eligible community-based
organizations under a community-based organization set-aside. Details are available on EPA's

Enhanced Air Quality Monitoring Funding under the ARP website.

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Training & Technical Assistance

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.

Alaska Forum on the Environment

February 7-10, Virtual

The 2022 Alaska Forum on the Environment (AFE) Conference will feature more than 40
technical sessions, 4 keynote speakers, virtual exhibitor booths, daily films, and an after-hours
meet and greet. Topics will include climate change, science, contaminated sites, cleanup and
remediation, emergency preparedness, marine debris, and more. AFE 2022 will be a virtual
event, hosted on the Alaska Connect online training platform in partnership with Knik Tribe.

Introduction to Meteorological Monitoring

February 8 and 10, Virtual

This webinar series offered by the Institute for Tribal Environmental
Professionals will provide tribal professionals basic information on meteorology
and meteorological monitoring guidance for in-situ primary meteorological
monitoring variables. The webinars will provide general information on the
sensors used for in-situ measurements: measurement quality objectives,
verification/calibration, and accuracy criteria, as well as guidance on siting and
exposure of meteorological towers. Details and registration are provided on
ITEP's 2022 Webinars website.

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Private Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides

in Indian Country

February 9-10, Virtual

Private applicators who plan to use or supervise the use of restricted use pesticides
(RUPs) on Indian country that is covered by the EPA Plan for the Federal Certification
of Pesticide Applicators within Indian Country have the option to take EPA's private
applicator training instead of submitting a copy of a valid private applicator certificate.

A private applicator is a certified applicator who uses or supervises the use of RUPs for
the purposes of producing any agricultural commodity on property owned or rented
by the applicator or the applicator's employer; or on the property of another person
if applied without compensation other than trading of personal services between
producers of agricultural commodities.

EPA periodically offers a free training course via webinar. The training is a total of 12
hours, presented on two consecutive days. Details are available on EPA's
Training for Private Applicators Under the EPA Plan website. To register, send an email to
EPAcertplan@epa.gov by February 7.

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The Business of Trash

February 9-10, Virtual

Having trouble convincing your community to pay fees? Finding that your solid waste
program starts and stops or doesn't seem to improve? This Zender Environmental Health
& Research Group training looks at your solid waste management program as a utility
operation. The training uses self-assessment exercises and discussions to explore the 9
management areas that contribute to effective and sustainable utility management, You
will learn your own program's weaknesses and strengths and leave with an identified
approach to improving your program. This training includes developing a solid waste
management budget and a community outreach strategy. Details and registration are
available on the Zender Environmental website.

Backhaul Training

March 1-3, Virtual

This Zender Environmental Health & Research Group backhaul training which includes
OSHA 10 hr safety, DOT HMR regulations, inventory, storage, packing, shipping,
labeling, and shipping paperwork. Details and registration are available on the Zender
Environmental website.

Landfill Equipment O&M Training

March 23, Virtual

This Zender Environmental Health & Research Group training focuses on small landfill

equipment such as bobcats, balers, glass crushers, and other recycling equipment. It will
train operators on how to keep a piece of equipment running for 30 years to increase
program sustainability and maintain the equipment workspace, facility, and ensure
proper storage Details and registration are available on the Zender Environmental
website.

CONTACT: April McCoy • 907-277-2111 • amccoy@zendergroup.org

7 Generations Training

April 26-29, Virtual

Communities in rural Alaska are faced with many unique and complex environmental
issues. The 7 Generations training provided by the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium
is an interactive workshop that introduces participants to a community-based approach for
developing local environmental plans. The training also introduces the basics of common
environmental issues that can affect health such as drinking water, wastewater, solid waste,
fuel storage, air, energy and climate, etc. Details are available on ANTHC's Capacity & Training
website.

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Calendar of Events

February

3 Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Planning and Technical Assistance on Solid

Waste - Interactive Webinar #3 on Workplan. 3:30 p.m. Alaska Time
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMkde-rpjoiGNDhedv27ydQij5-XyRP0cr

7-10 Alaska Forum on the Environment • https://akforum.org

7-10 Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes and Ordinances Training.

https://docs.google.eom/forms/d/e/lFAIpQLSejFUX2Ms_eQcGAI3M_
YxfDxVIFqNNj5ySyOgRc06u5rZ38Ug/viewform

8 EPA's Quality Program Virtual Meeting: Session 1. 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlscOqspjwpH9nX9QPBJVuwXISbivAPATI

8 Introduction to Meteorological Monitoring - Part 1.10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

https://nau.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcOGgqDliEtftsyo6HrD3QUtNPgfq7YzC

8 Lead Strategy Listening Session for Region 10. 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time • Register online:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlscu6qqj8pGmpjPcVsd6CIKlwllJHEzOw

9 EPA's Quality Program Virtual Meeting: Session 2. 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlscOqspjwpH9nX9QPBJVuwXISbivAPATI

9 Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point

Source Category Tribal Webinar and Listening Session. 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_c3TOTjz-TuOlg5ABN7GNlQ

9 COVID-19: Evaluating Aerosol Treatment Technologies. 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wgmgSjBRQJ2XbbNCbcv_Zw

9 EPA's QA Virtual Training: Using R in the QA Process. 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJltcQ2spzMsHKUzE-4CuVuJXIUDlZ0FYGI

9 EPA's QA Virtual Training: Project Management. 12:15 p.m. Pacific Time

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlsc-iqqD0pEifjmY0t02XVffvB5Hh37_o

9 ANTHC GAP Networking Webinar. 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time • https://anthc.org/what-we-do/

community-environment-and-health/tribal-capacity-and-training

9 EPA's QA Virtual Training: Using R in the QA Process. 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJltdeCgrjljHtJG57wBTn_5B7gbV-H7z84

9-10 Training for Private Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides in Indian Country.

9-10 The Business of Trash • https://zendergroup.org/what-we-do/training

10 EPA's Quality Program Virtual Meeting: Session 3. 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlscOqspjwpH9nX9QPBJVuwXISbivAPATI

10 Solutions and Resources to Address COVID-19 in Schools: Establishing Lasting Improvements

to Ventilation and IAQ. 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://register.gotowebinar.eom/register/3588072998388220685

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p 0 |j |"y 3 rV	Linte to websites outside of EPA are provided for additional information that may be

& Continued	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.

10	Introduction to Meteorological Monitoring - Part 2.10:00 a.m. Pacific Time

https://nau.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEvcOGgqDliEtftsyo6HrD3QUtNPgfq7YzC

10	EPA's QA Virtual Training: Using R in the QA Process. 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJltcleCgrjljHtJG57wBTn_5B7gbV-H7z84

10	EPA's QA Virtual Training: Project Management. 11:15 a.m. Pacific Time

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJlsc02tpzkiHlmDPesKr9Bw99fwmiP89qE

15	Alaska Inland Area Committee Meeting. 9:00 a.m. Alaska Time • CONTACT: Mary Goolie at goolie.

mary@epa.gov or https://dec.alaska.gov/spar/ppr/contingency-plans/response-plans/inland-area

15	Interagency Arctic Research Policy Committee Webinar on Biennial Implementation Planning.

11:00 a.m. Alaska Time • https://www.iarpccollaborations.org/events/22355

17	Alaska Regional Response Team Meeting. 9:00 a.m. Alaska Time • CONTACT Mary Goolie at

goolie.mary@epa.gov or join by videoconference at https://usepa.zoomgov.com
with meeting ID: 161 6961 3152 and passcode: 9073124310

22	Local and Tribal GHG Inventory Tool Office Hours. 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time

https://bit.ly/3LaBJDp

22	FY 2023 GAP Grants: Applying in Grants.gov. 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time • Please register in advance:
https://usepa.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_mAMn9Vy-RRumpaOPBGHCKA

23	EPA's EJSCREEN Tool Office Hours. 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.epa.gov/ejscreen/ejscreen-office-hours

24	2022 Construction General Permit Webinar. 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time
https://www.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_DsNwf8dQTzClpCkOHCyVnQ

28 - March 1 Advancing Environmental Health Equity Through Implementation Science

https://bit.ly/3F5cUVe

March

1-3	Backhaul Training • https://zendergroup.org/what-we-do/training

2-4	Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit • R10tels.com

9	ANTHC GAP Networking Webinar. 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time •

https://anthc.org/what-we-do/community-environment-and-health/tribal-capacity-and-training

15	LEO Network Alaska Webinar. 2:00 p.m. Alaska Time

https://www.leonetwork.org/posts/show/A9841BA7-0228-444D-A9C7-885601F4044C

23	Landfill Equipment O&M Training • https://zendergroup.org/what-we-do/training

April

13	ANTHC GAP Networking Webinar. 1:00 p.m. Alaska Time

https://anthc.org/what-we-do/community-environment-and-health/tribal-capacity-and-training

26-29 7 Generations Training.

https://anthc.org/what-we-do/community-environment-and-health/tribal-capacity-and-training

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February 2022
Vol 31. No. 2

4>EPA

United States
Environmental Protection
Agency

Region 10 Tribal Program

1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 155, Mail Stop 12-D12
Seattle, WA 98101

Got News?

Got News? Please send submission ideas to
^ R10TribalNewsletter@epa.gov

For Tribal Solid
and Hazardous Waste
Technical Assistance

ALASKA: Jim Penor • 907-500-4963

IDAHO, OREGON, WASHINGTON:

Rick McMonagle • 503-326-6363

Helpful Links

R10 Tribal Programs:

http://go.usa.gov/xkdMv

Smoke Communications and burn bans on
NW Reservations under Federal Air Rules
for Reservations (FARR)

https://bit.ly/EPA-FARR

EPA on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/EPARegionlO

Follow us @EPAnorthwest on Twitter!

https://twitter.com/EPAnorthwest

Tribal Trust and Assistance
Branch Staff

Adam Baron, Manager	(206)553-6361

ALASKA

Tia Allen, Tribal Coordinator	(206) 553-1815

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

Sophie Manaster, Tribal Coordinator	(206) 553-1965

Catherine Vila, Grants Coordinator	(206) 553-1544

Cathy Villa, Tribal Coordinator	(907) 271-1270

Jim Zokan, Tribal Coordinator	(208) 378-5772

IDAHO, OREGON, and WASHINGTON

Kristine Carre, Tribal Coordinator	(503) 326-7024

Mahri Lowinger, Tribal Coordinator	(907) 271-6334

Michael Ortiz, Tribal Coordinator	(206) 553-6234

Lucas DuSablon, Tribal Coordinator	(206) 553-2987

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, please call 911.
Then, report it to EPA's National Response Center by calling 1-800-424-8802.

To report a possible environmental violation, submit information online to the EPA
at https://echo.epa.gov/report-environmental-violations

Environmental
Violations

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