United South & Eastern Tribes

Virtual Tribal Consultation on Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records
2022-03-10 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the HHS Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced an upcoming virtual Tribal Consultation on Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Patient Records, 42 CFR part 2 (Part 2). This consultation will be held on March 10, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., EST. The Part 2 Confidentiality Consultation will provide an opportunity for HHS to inform Tribes about the Part 2 regulation and changes, receive comments, and answer questions on these issues. The Part 2 Confidentiality Consultation will furthermore provide a forum for Tribes to collectively share their views and priorities with HHS officials about the federal requirements for confidentiality of SUD patient records. This consultation intends to provide a venue for a two way conversation between Tribal leaders and HHS officials that will lead to recommendations for Part 2 regulatory analysis and proposals.
HHS will also accept written comments for the administrative rulemaking record from Tribes. Comments can be emailed to TribalConsultation@samhsa.hhs.gov. The consultation record will remain open for 30 days after the Part 2 Confidentiality Consultation. More information can be found in the Dear Tribal Leader Letter.

Infrastructure School: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Guidebook Webinar Series
2022-03-10 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-08 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-03 15:00 - 16:00, 2022-02-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
With the signing of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in mid-November, President Biden marked a new era of building a better America together. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is historic in its size – the largest ever investments in broadband, rail and transit, clean energy, and water, just to name a few – as well as the breadth of programs and sectors included in the law. Implementing the largest investment in our nation’s infrastructure in generations will require deep partnership alongside Members of Congress, Governors, Mayors, Tribal leaders, local officials, and community members.
Last month, the White House released a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law guidebook to provide information so you know what to apply for, who to contact, and how to get ready to rebuild. This guidebook is a roadmap to the funding available under the law, as well as an explanatory document that shows direct federal spending at the program level. They will continue to update this resource online at Build.gov. Their goal is for you—communities all across America—to take full advantage of the opportunity this new funding presents.
To help partners better understand the programs within the guidebook, they are launching Infrastructure School, a series of twelve webinars over the coming weeks that will provide an in-depth look into the programs contained within each of the twelve major chapters in the guidebook.
The Biden-Harris Administration remains committed to building a better America– creating good middle-class jobs, supporting disadvantaged and underserved communities, advancing climate resilience and sustainability, and investing in American manufacturers. It is their hope this resource is another step forward in our work together to build a better America.
Please see the below for the full schedule. Registration links for the February sessions are below and registration links for the March sessions will be available later this month.

Ports and Waterways: Register Here

Tuesday, February 15 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Airports: Register here

Thursday, February 17 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Electric Vehicles: Register Here

Tuesday, February 22 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Public Transportation: Register Here

Thursday, February 24 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Rail Road: Register Here

Tuesday, February 28 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Roads, Bridges and Major Projects

Thursday, March 3 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Safety

Tuesday, March 8 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Clean Energy and Power

Thursday, March 10 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Water

Tuesday, March 15 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Resilience

Thursday, March 17 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Environmental Remediation

Tuesday, March 22 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Broadband

Thursday, March 24 at 4pm – 5pm ET

Virtual Consultation: Executive Order on Improving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crises of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People
2022-03-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-03-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Departments of the Interior (DOI) and Justice (DOJ), in coordination with Health and Human Services (HHS), Energy, and Homeland Security (DHS) (together the Agencies), are seeking Tribal and stakeholder input related to the policy directives outlined in Executive Order (E.0.) 14053-lmproving Public Safety and Criminal Justice for Native Americans and Addressing the Crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People.
The Agencies wish to consult with Tribal governments to solicit comments and recommendations regarding implementation of the E.O.’s interagency strategies and policy directives, with a focus on how Agencies can promote cross-agency coordination to serve Tribal communities. Please note, additional consultations will focus on specific deliverables or subjects covered in the E.O., including DOJ’s consultation on public safety and justice scheduled for March 16, 2022 to March 17, 2022, as well as upcoming consultations that will be announced by HHS. Times and registration for the regional consultations can be found below.

March 9 at 12:00 – 2:00 PM PT Pacific Time Zone Tribes
March 10 at 1:00 – 3:00 PM MT Mountain Time Zone Tribes
March 11 at 3:00 – 5:00 PM ET Eastern Time Zone Tribes

NIHB: Long COVID-19 Effects and Recovery: Information for Indian Country Webinar
2022-03-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
What: Webinar – Long COVID-19 Effects and Recovery: Information for Indian Country
When: Thursday, March 10, 2022
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? Tribal public health/health professionals, Tribal leaders, community members, and Tribal Nations
Register for the event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.

Veterans Health Administration Office of Tribal Government Relations to Host Webinar on Health Asset and Infrastructure Review
2022-03-10 14:00 | Virtual Event
Veterans Health Administration Office of Tribal Government Relations to Host Webinar on Health Asset and Infrastructure Review
The Veterans Health Administration Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR) is hosting a webinar Thursday March 10, 2022 at 3pm ET on the Asset and Infrastructure Review (AIR) process. The AIR process is a congressionally mandated study of the health needs and resources of Veterans.
Click here to register

Tribal Consultation on IHS Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization
2022-03-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual Event
As part of their ongoing Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer concerning Indian Health Service (IHS) Health Information Technology (HIT) Modernization, IHS invites you to join a virtual Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session on Thursday, March 10, 2022.
During this event the IHS will provide a status update on the acquisition process for solutions to replace the Resource and Patient Management System. We will also discuss opportunities for Tribes and Urban Indian Organizations to participate in HIT Modernization governance by contributing expertise to focus groups whose members will inform key aspects of the overall modernization approach.
The HIT Modernization Program will convene focus groups comprised of IHS, Tribal, and Urban Indian Organization subject matter experts with detailed knowledge of the impacts and benefits that HIT Modernization will bring to Indian Country. Participants in the focus groups will provide individual input on best approaches for ensuring the most effective implementation, interoperability, and data management in support of improved health care services and outcomes. The duration for each focus group is expected to be 12-18 months, with meetings approximately every 2 months.
Additional information on these focus groups and the process for submitting names of subject matter experts for participation will be presented during the Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer session. Attendees must register for the session in advance through the link below. After registering, attendees will receive an e-mail with a link to the web conference and audio call-in numbers. Please register and join this session as follows:
Topic: IHS Health Information Technology Modernization Acquisition Status and Introduction to Modernization Focus Groups
Date: Thursday, March 10, 2022 Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Registration link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuuqrjgoGkQTWuIgXpCYF1ovL-nu0VI
Please join 10 minutes early to troubleshoot any audio or video issues.
You are invited to submit written comments on HIT Modernization following the March 10, 2022, session by E-MAIL to consultation@ihs.gov or urbanconfer@ihs.gov, respectively. Please use the SUBJECT LINE: HIT Modernization. Please provide written comments by April 10, 2022.

In addition to the session described above, the IHS is planning three additional HIT Modernization Tribal Consultation and Urban Confer sessions in 2022.
Please mark your calendar for the following dates:
Health Information Technology Modernization Governance
Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Registration Link
Health Information Technology Modernization Data Management Strategy
Date: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Registration Link
Health Information Technology Modernization Implementation Deployment Plan
Date: Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Registration Link
If you have questions, please contact Mr. Mitchell Thornbrugh, Chief Information Officer, IHS, by telephone at (240) 620-3117, or by e-mail at mitchell.thornbrugh@ihs.gov.

Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program
2022-03-10 09:00 - 17:00, 2022-03-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Virtual Event
Bureau of Indian Education Advisory Board to Host Meeting on Special Education Program
The Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) Advisory Board for Exceptional Children is holding a two-day virtual meeting to address the needs for Indian children with disabilities.
Date: March 9 -10
Time: 10-6pm ET (Both Days)
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Sacred Sites MOU Listening Session
2022-03-09 12:30 - 15:30 | Virtual Event
Dear Tribal Leader:
The eight signatory Federal Agencies of the Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Interagency Coordination and Collaboration for the Protection of Indigenous Sacred Sites (MOU) invite you to participate in a Listening Session on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, 1:30PM-4:30PM ET. The purpose of this session is to solicit priorities, guidance, and recommendations from Tribal leaders and Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) on the implementation of the MOU. The MOU signatories also encourage traditional cultural practitioners, Tribal elders, and those with Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) expertise to provide comments and share their perspectives about the MOU and its implementation.
On November 16, 2021, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the Sacred Sites Memorandum of Understanding. This joint MOU among the U.S. Departments of Agriculture, Energy, Interior, and Transportation; the Environmental Protection Agency; the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation; the White House Council on Environmental Quality; and the Tennessee Valley Authority seeks to improve the protection of and access to Indigenous sacred sites through enhanced and improved interdepartmental coordination, collaboration, and action.
Additionally, the MOU provides for increased collaboration with Tribes and NHOs to ensure stewardship and access to sites, and the incorporation of TEK into management, treatment, and protection procedures. The MOU commits participating agencies to work together and engage with Tribes, NHOs, and spiritual leaders in developing and implementing actions to improve the protection of and access to Tribal, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian sacred sites.
The eight signatory agencies of the MOU are scheduling the following listening session to hear Tribal and NHO guidance and engage in open dialogue on the effective implementation and future of the MOU. There will be consultations scheduled on the MOU over the coming months, and if necessary, the MOU may be amended in light of feedback received at the listening session and consultations.
Register in advance for this meeting.
In addition to joining the Listening Session listed above, please submit any written comments to whcnaa@bia.gov by March 23, 2022, to ensure timely consideration. To help facilitate dialogue at the Listening Session, framing questions are attached to this letter, as is the MOU. Please send any questions about the Listening Session to whcnaa@bia.gov.
Sincerely,
Anthony Morgan Rodman
Executive Director, White House Council on Native American Affairs

Tribal Webinar: “Overview of APHIS’ Biotechnology Regulatory Services”
2022-03-09 12:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Webinar: “Overview of APHIS’ Biotechnology Regulatory Services”
Wednesday March 09, 2022, at 1:00 pm Eastern
To protect plant health, Biotechnology Regulatory Services (BRS) implements U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) regulations for organisms developed using genetic engineering that may pose a risk to plant health. APHIS coordinates these responsibilities along with the other designated federal agencies as part of the Federal Coordinated Framework for the Regulation of Biotechnology. In this webinar, BRS staff will explain the USDA biotechnology regulations and how they are implemented, including the authorization of field trials and the inspection process.
Meeting ID: 160 608 1469
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Dial-in information:
+1 669-254-5252 US +1 646-828-7666 US

IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board Meeting
2022-03-09 09:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
IHS Facilities Appropriations Advisory Board Meeting
Virtual meeting to discuss current topics.
Date: March 9, 2022
Time: 10am – 5pm ET
To join meeting click here
Meeting ID: 160 922 1319
Passcode: [REDACTED]

USDA Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs (EIA) Monthly Stakeholders Call
2022-03-08 13:00 | Virtual Event
USDA Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs (EIA) Monthly Stakeholders Call
EIA Monthly Stakeholders Call
Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022
Time: 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT/12:00pm MT/11:00am PT
RSVP: Click Here to Register
Please join the USDA Office of External & Intergovernmental Affairs for the EIA Monthly Stakeholders Call. EIA will hold a 30-minute stakeholder call each month to provide timely information on what’s happening at USDA and feature USDA staff speakers to highlight mission area announcements and programs.
On this month’s call, we will be joined by:
Director of External & Intergovernmental Affairs, Liz Archuleta
Deputy Under Secretary for Rural Development, Justin Maxson
Senior Advisor to the Secretary for Climate, Sean Babington
There will be an opportunity for questions after speaker remarks. If you wish to submit a question for the call, please submit your question in the “Questions & Comments” field in the RSVP link.
If there are any accommodations that would make this meeting accessible to you, please indicate in the registration form under “Questions and Comments.”

Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Virtual Meeting
2022-03-08 12:00 - 16:00 | Virtual Event
Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee Virtual Meeting
The Tribal Leaders Diabetes Committee (TLDC) is a Tribal leader advisory group to the IHS Director. The committee meets quarterly to discuss chronic disease issues and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians (SDPI) grant program. This TLDC meeting is virtual and will be held from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET.
Date: March 8, 2022

To join the meeting: https://www.ihs.gov/sdpi/tldc/

Teaching and Learning Indigenous History in the Face of Resistance
2022-03-08 09:00 - 10:30
Teaching and Learning Indigenous History in the Face of Resistance
Part of Massachusetts Civic Learning Week
Online, March 8, 10:00 – 11:30am ET
The Commonwealth’s new Genocide Education Act, signed into law on December 2, 2021, will require middle and high schools to teach about the history of genocide. Some schools might teach about the Holocaust, Armenian genocide, Rwanda genocide, genocide against Indigenous peoples, and/or other genocides. Other districts might teach about Raphael Lemkin and the role of the U.N. in drafting the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide, and why this history matters today as our democratic society struggles to remain pluralistic. In some districts, teachers, students, and administrators may face backlash from parents and/or school committees.
Join a dialogue between Upstander Project Learning Director Dr. Mishy Lesser and students and teachers from Wakefield Public Schools, where they have pivoted toward teaching about the history and contemporary contributions of Indigenous peoples. Participants will also have a chance to watch Upstander Project’s newly released short documentary, Bounty, about the scalp-bounty acts in the genocide history of colonial Boston.
Register for this event and more by signing up on the Massachusetts Civic Learning Week portal.

Environmental Protection Agency to Host Tribal Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy
2022-03-07 14:00
Environmental Protection Agency to Host Tribal Listening Session on Draft Lead Strategy
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) developed and is seeking comment on a draft Strategy to Reduce Lead Exposure and Disparities in U.S Communities on Monday, March 7, 2022 at 3:00pm ET. The draft Lead Strategy lays out EPA’s approach to strengthen public health protections and address legacy lead contamination for communities with the greatest exposures.
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Webinar: Leveraging Native American and Alaska Native Voices in Education Research
2022-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Webinar: Leveraging Native American and Alaska Native Voices in Education Research
March 7, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET
The Institute of Education Sciences and the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities are excited to co-host this Listen and Learn Session. Join them on March 7 for a discussion on the high-priority education research needs of the Native American and Alaska Native communities.
Featured guests include:

Erica Moore, Ph.D. is Boriken Taíno of iukaieke Guainia and a member of the United Confederation of Taino People.
Stephanie A. Fryberg is a member of the Tulalip Tribes of Washington State, is the University Diversity and Social Transformation Professor of Psychology, and is the founding Director of the Research for Indigenous Social Action and Equity Center at the University of Michigan.
Ron Lessard is an American Indian from the Mohawk and Abenaki Tribes. He is currently the Acting Executive Director for the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Native Americans and Strengthening Tribal Colleges and Universities.
Ace Charette is an enrolled member of the Little Shell Tribe of Chippewa and is the Director of Research, Assessment, and Accreditation at Turtle Mountain Community College.

Register Today!

Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP)
2022-03-07 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual Event
Pre-Application Webinars for the Native Youth Community Program (NYCP)
The Office of Indian Education (OIE) is hosting two pre-application webinars for the NYCP grant competition. OIE will provide an overview of the program goals and objectives and the application review process. Attendees will be able to ask questions during the webinar.
Register through the links below:
OIE Demonstration (NYCP) Grants Pre-Application Webinar #1
March 7, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CT
Register here: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/92793565485
OIE Demonstration (NYCP) Grants Pre-Application Webinar #2
March 18, 2022 | 1:00 p.m. CT
Register here: https://seiservices.zoom.us/j/97408623208

USDA APHIS ezFedGrant (eFG) webinar series
2022-03-07 12:00 - 13:30 | Virtual Event
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is hosting a webinar series on the ezFedGrant. There will be a one-hour and thirty-minute webinar each Monday in March, beginning with March 07, 2022, starting at 11 am MST/ 1 pm EST. Several APHIS’ programs will be presenting this webinar series; they will cover all topics from getting started in eFG to closing out an award. They will not be discussing APHIS program-specific funding opportunities as those will be shared by the APHIS programs individually in the immediate future and will notify you in advance.
eFG webinar sessions will focus on:
March 7 – Registration Link

What is eFG,
what is SAM.gov,
what is a DUNS/Unique Entity Identifier?
How does an entity get registered?
What is needed for a registration?

March 14 – Registration Link

Accessing eFG
User roles
Applying to a funding opportunity
Application management

March 21 – Registration Link

Next steps if selected for an award
Award Management Reporting – Programmatic and Financial Claim Submission – Advance or Reimbursement

March 28 – Registration Link

Amendments to an Award

No cost extensions
Change in Partners
Add or remove funds

Close out of the award
Recap of all modules

If you have questions about the webinar series, please contact ONTL Assistant Director Carl Etsitty at Carl.Etsitty@usda.gov or
Dr. Terry Clark at Terry.W.Clark@usda.gov.

March All Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations Call
2022-03-03 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual Event
March All Tribal and Urban Indian Organizations Call
The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join them on Thursday, March 3, 2022, for their monthly call for Tribal leaders and Urban Indian Organization leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials.

Date: Thursday, March 3, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1610587792 | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792
Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792

Find your local number: https://ihs-gv.zoomgov.com/u/ad9MXwtYax

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face Virtual Meeting
2022-03-03 12:30 - 17:30, 2022-03-02 12:30 - 17:30 | Virtual Event
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Tribal Technical Advisory Group (TTAG) Face-to-Face Virtual Meeting
CMS established the TTAG in 2004 to provide advice and input to CMS on policy and program issues impacting American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) served by CMS programs. Although not a substitute for formal consultation with Tribal leaders, TTAG enhances the Government-to-Government relationship and improves increased understanding between CMS and Tribal Nations.
Date: March 2-3, 2022 Time: 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm ET
Register

Indigenous Farming Symposium (virtual)
2022-03-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2022-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Virtual Event
United South and Eastern Tribes
Office of Environmental Resource Management presents
Indigenous Farming Symposium (virtual)

Day One Recording
Day Two Recording
Day Three Recording
This virtual event features three facets of food sovereignty: Tribal Nation farms, Tribal nurseries, and USDA partnerships. Each day we’ll spotlight one of these facets and demonstrate their positive impact on the USET region despite disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
When? March 1-3 at 9:00 am – 11:00 am Central/10:00 am – 12:00 pm Eastern each day
Who should attend?

Tribal farm and natural resources staff
Tribal farmers and producers
Tribal Nation partners, including government agency and non-profit staff.

Registration
Agenda-at-a-Glance:

Day One: Virtual Farm Tours. Highlights from Tribal Nation farms in the USET Region.
Day Two: Restoring Indigenous Ecosystems. Growing and restoring native plants for cultural and ecological purposes.
Day Three: Conservation in Practice. Examples of utilizing USDA programs to advance Tribal conservation goals.

Attendees that complete the online evaluation following the symposium will be sent a gift box of Native-made goods after the event.

Agenda
Day 1: Virtual Farm Tours
John Hendrix, Director of Economic Development, Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Jeremy Whipple, Agriculture Department Director, Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation
Wally Ransom, Agriculture Program Manager, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

Day 2: Restoring Indigenous Ecosystems
Joseph Owle, Secretary of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Dr. Adam Griffith, Specialized Area Agent, Revitalization of Traditional Cherokee Artisan Resources
David Anderson, Horticulture Operations Supervisor, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Marvin Bouknight, EPA and Natural Resources Program Manager, Catawba Indian Nation
Jessica Raspitha, Land Resources Program Manager, St. Regis Mohawk Tribe

Day 3: Conservation in Practice
Natural Resources Conservation Service Leadership, To Be Announced
Nicole Kubiczki, Resource Soil Scientist, Natural Resources Conservation Service
Desirae Kissell, Conservation Outreach Coordinator, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
David Redhage, Professional Development Program Manager, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Nevin Dawson, Development Program Associate Coordinator, Northeast SARE

The Indigenous Farming Symposium is made possible with funding from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

CANCELED: NIHB - Listening Session for Understanding and Addressing Changing Mask Guidance
2022-03-01 15:00 - 16:30 | Virtual Event
UPDATE: The event has been canceled. Please stay tuned for the new date and time of the Listening Session

NIHB is hosting a Listening Session for Understanding and Addressing Changing Mask Guidance
What: Webinar on Understanding and Addressing Changing Mask Guidance
When: Tuesday, March 1, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM Eastern Time
Who should attend? Native families, nurses, school administrators, emergency responders, health educators, and other Tribal public health professionals interested in preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Register

EPA Potential Revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Allocation Formula
2022-03-01 14:00 | Virtual Event
EPA Potential Revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside Allocation Formula
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian tribes to inform potential revisions to the Drinking Water Infrastructure Grant Tribal Set-Aside (DWIG-TSA) allocation formula. The allocation formula is used to determine how DWIG-TSA funds are distributed among the EPA Regions with federally recognized Indian tribes (currently all 10 EPA Regions). These funds are then distributed by EPA Regions to eligible tribal drinking water infrastructure projects within each Region. As discussed in a webinar for tribal stakeholders, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) invests an unprecedented nationwide total of $50 billion investment to address disproportionate environmental burdens in historically underserved communities across the country. This funding, which will primarily flow through EPA’s State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, will create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure and addressing key challenges like lead in drinking water and per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Designated funding to tribes will be provided through the tribal set aside programs under the Clean Water and Safe Drinking Water Acts. EPA is reviewing the DWIG-TSA allocation formula to ensure that there is an equitable distribution of funds to areas of greatest drinking water infrastructure needs, taking into consideration new data sources and the institutional knowledge gained in the over two decades since the DWIG-TSA program’s inception.
Date/Time: Mar 1, 2022 3pm ET.
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