Dear Tribal Leader Letter More information about the Indigenous Peoples Conservation Advisory Network March 21 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Zoom link March 22 at 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Eastern Zoom link The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, working with the U.S. Department of […]
Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]
Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]
Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]
Dear Tribal Partners, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army (Army) published the final “Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’” rule in the Federal Register on January 18, 2023; the rule will become effective on March 20, 2023. The agencies developed this rule with consideration of the relevant […]
July 17 at 2:00 pm Eastern Register The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s $14 billion National Clean Investment Fund and $6 billion Clean Communities Investment Accelerator competitions are part of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, a historic $27 billion investment made through the Inflation Reduction Act. Together, these grant competitions will help combat the climate crisis […]
You are invited to a virtual briefing to learn about new actions by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect access to clean, safe drinking water and create healthier communities. This briefing is scheduled for Wednesday, April 10th at 1:30 pm ET/10:30 am PT. Speakers will include senior officials from the White House, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and more. To confirm your participation, please RSVP here: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_IyrkiUFlRailRJJk9eXI4w#/registration (-> pxrnaodbb.cc.rs6.net)
Announcement April 29 at 3:00 pm Central Register Solar for All will expand existing low-income solar programs and launch new ones. The 60 selected applicants will serve households in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and territories, as well as increase access to solar for Tribes. EPA has selected 49 state-level awards […]
The EPA's Office of Air and Radiation (OAR) is announcing a teleconference for Tribal environmental professionals and other interested parties to receive information and provide suggestions for the upcoming Notice of Funding Opportunity for the American Indian Air Quality Training Program. The event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, 2024, at 3:30 pm ET. […]
October 9 at 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Central Register The WHEJAC will convene an in-person public meeting with a virtual option on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Central Time. Meeting discussions will focus on several topics including, but not limited to, workgroup activities, panel discussions, updates from the […]
October 16 at 12:00 pm Eastern Join via Zoom link The EPA is holding a set of Office Hours for users of EJScreen, EPA’s environmental justice screening and mapping tool. These office hours will be a chance for the public to talk with EPA EJScreen experts about how to use and apply the tool, among other […]
March 12 at 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Eastern Join via Microsoft Teams Webinar webpage This two hour webinar will present the current best practices, and primary challenges, for responding to lithium-ion battery fires. The course will cover the basics of Li-ion batteries and their unique hazards; types of incidents that may be encountered; and […]
April 30 at 12:00 pm Central/1:00 pm Eastern Register WOTUS, or “waters of the United States” is an issue of great national importance as it establishes the geographic scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act. We are reviewing the definition to ensure it follows the law, reduces red tape, cuts overall permitting costs, […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are hosting a listening session related to the intent to revise the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS). The agencies invite Tribal Nations to discuss certain key topics related the to the implementation of the definition of WOTUS, along with information related […]
Join us for an insightful webinar highlighting real-world experiences from two Tribal nations working to improve hazardous waste management infrastructure through creative funding strategies and federal grant programs. Featured Presentations: Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians will share how they successfully combined multiple funding sources to bring their transfer station project to life, offering practical advice […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
The U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army will hold a public meeting in Bismarck, North Dakota to gather input on the proposed rule. There will be additional public meeting(s) scheduled in the coming weeks. Please use the link above to register to provide comments or to listen to the public meeting, either […]
This meeting is for U.S. EPA and the U.S. Department of the Army to gather Tribal input on the proposed rule that would clarify the definition of "waters of the United States" and fully implement the SCOTUS decision in Sackett. Participants may register below to attend the meeting and indicate if they would like to speak. […]