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2024
2024
2024 SPF:005 Support for the Creation of a Tribal Land and Water Conservation Fund
2023
2023
2023 SPF:001 Support for the Rights of Nature
2023:001 Becoming a Consortium Partner with The Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center
2023:002 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2023 SPF:013 Urging a Moratorium on the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Offshore Wind and Scoping and Permitting
2021
2021
2021:002 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2020
2020
2020:002 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2020:003 Establishing a USET Tribal Nation Water and Wastewater Agency Response Network
2020 SPF:013 Opposition to Petition to Expand U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Regulations Regarding Possession and Use of Eagle Feathers
2020 SPF:018 Requesting that the Environmental Protection Agency Defer to Water Quality Standards Agreed to by Tribal Nations and States
2019
2019
2019:001 Support for USET Certification Program
2019 SPF:014 Support for Dedicated Federal Funding to Recover Wildlife
2019 SPF:017 Urging the Full Funding and Equitable Distribution of Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Management, Planning, and Pre-Development Program
2018
2018
2018:002 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2018 SPF: 017 Opposition to Discharge of Treated Fracking Waste Water into Allegheny River and Support for Tribal Nations’ Efforts to Protect Their Natural Resources Against Contaminants
2017
2017
2017:001 Appointment of USET’s Board of Director’s Representative to the USET Certification Board for Water and Waste Water Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analyst
2017:003 Authorization to Apply for Federal Funding for Natural Resource Management Programs
2017 SPF:009 Support of Passamaquoddy Tribe Co-Management of the St. Croix River Watershed
2016
2016
2016:007 Tribal Representation On The International Joint Commission
2016:034 Climate Change Impacts and Response Actions to Protect Human Health, Tribal Lands, Water and Natural Resources, Cultural Identity, and Sovereignty
2016:037 Authorization for USET to Seek Federal Funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Climate Resilience Program
2015
2015
2015:004 Request to the United States Environmental Protection Agency to Provide Operator Training and Certification Funding to Tribal Organizations with Environmental Protection Agency Approved Programs
2015:005 Request to the United States Department of Agriculture and the United States Environmental Protection Agency to Provide Operator Technical Assistance and Training Funding to Tribal Organizations
2015:006 Clarification of General Assistance Program Guidance by the United States Environmental Protection Agency
2015:015 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2015:021 Support for the Right of Tribal Citizens to Continue Traditional Gathering of Plants and Medicines in the National Parks
2015:022 Authorization for USET to Apply for Federal Funding for Natural Resource Management Programs
2015:025 Support for United States Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Action on a Class Deviation, Eligibility of an Intertribal Consortium, for the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program
2015:026 Ecosystem Recovery and the Return of Productivity of Food Fishery for Tribal Survival and Sustenance
2015:038 Negative Impacts of Listing the Northern Long-Eared Bat as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
2014
2014
2014:004 Support for Keepseagle Settlement Cy Pres Funds to be Endowed to a Single Foundation and Subsequent Disbursements to Redress Funding Disparities
2014:029 Support for the Passamaquoddy American Eel Management Plan and Tribal Representation on the Eel Advisory Board of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
2014:030 Expand United States Department of Agriculture Tribal Consultation Training to all Federal Agencies
2014:048 Environmental Protection Agency Potential New Interpretation of Clean Water Act Provisions for Tribes to Obtain Treatment in a Similar Manner to States
2014:049 Environmental Protection Agency Proposed Rulemaking to Include Tribes in Section 303(D) Impaired Waters under the Clean Water Act
2013
2013
2013:016 Recommendations on GAP Guidance to American Indian Environmental Office, Environmental Protection Agency
2013:017 Support for St. Regis Mohawk Tribe for Proper Environmental Remediation of the Grasse River
2013:032 Urging that the U.S. Protect Areas of Cultural, Archeological, and Historical Significance to the Miccosukee People in its Efforts to Restore the Everglades
2013:033 Support for Indian Country Provisions and Passage of 2013 Farm Bill
2013:034 Support for United States Department of Agriculture Small Watershed Program (PL-566)
2013:035 Support for Indian Energy Self-Determination and Development through Federal Legislation and Administrative Actions
2013:036 Authorization to Submit a Funding Proposal for Ethnobotanical Climate Change Adaptation Planning
2012
2012
2012:010 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc Natural Resources Committee Funding Priorities for Fiscal Year 2013 and 2014
2012:011 Support of Listing the American Eel as Threatened Under the Endangered Species Act
2012:012 Request to Elevate Office of Tribal Affairs within National Center for Environmental Health/Agency For Toxic Substance and Disease Registry
2012:020 Authorization of Amendments to USET Certification Board Bylaws For Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2012:049 USET Support for CDC Grant Proposal on Private Wells
2012:050 Tribal Bio-Solids Compliance Technical Support
2011
2011
2011:020 Tribal Energy Auditor Certification Program Feasibility and Pilot Program
2011:021 Nominations to the National Ocean Council Governance Coordinating Committee
2011:022 Elimination of United States Department of Energy Tribal Match Requirements
2011:023 Reorganization of United States Department of Energy Tribal Support Programs
2011:043 Request to Amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to Include Provisions for Best Available Employment Data
2011:044 USET Natural Resources Committee Fiscal Year 2012 Funding Priorities
2011:045 Development of a National Tribal Policy Advisory Committee Structure within U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of Tribal Relations
2011:055 Support the Formation of a National Tribal Water Advisory Committee
2011:056 Authorization of Amendments to and Submission of USET Certification Board Bylaws for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2011:058 Promote Partnership for Sustainable Communities Opportunities to American Indian and Alaska Native Communities
2010
2010
2010:009 Support of United States Fish and Wildlife Service Landscape Conservation Cooperatives
2010:010 Support for Tribal Energy Capacity Development and Implementation
2010:011 USET Support of the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Resolution 09-38
2010:012 Support for Tribal Participation on National Marine Fisheries Service Regional Fishery Management Councils
2009
2009
2009:007 Approval for Development and Submission of a Funding Application to the Environmental Protection Agency Exchange Network Program
2009:008 United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc, Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts
2009:030 Comments to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Current Implementation and Proposed Changes to the Tribal Wildlife Grants Program
2009:049 A Resolution to adopt a Self-Governance Bill for Environmental Protection Agency Funded Tribal Environmental Programs
2008
2008
2008:003 Request for the Environmental Protection Agency to Consult with Tribal Governments Regarding Use of 2000 Census Data
2008:004 Encouragement for the Completion of Environmental Protection Agency Tribal Data Management Systems
2008:005 Approval of Appointments to the USET Water and Wastewater Certification Board
2008:006 Approval for Development and Submission of a Funding Application to the Environmental Protection Agency Exchange Network Program
2008:031 Response to the Fiscal Year 2009 Presidents Budget Request for Environmental Related Programs within the Department of Interior and Related Agencies
2008:032 Approval of Board Member Appointment to the USET, Inc. Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
2007
2007
2007:011 Support of Senate Bill 1378 to Reauthorize the National Historic Preservation Act and Opposition to House Resolution 5861 Imposing Statutory Time Limits on Certain Tribal Responses
2007:012 Opposition to House Resolution 6043, Congressional Legislation that would Adversely Affect Tribal Rights Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act
2007:026 Recognition and support of appointments to the Interim Tribal Water Program Council
2007:027 Support for continuation of USET Environmental Liaison Office
2007:028 Approval of Board Member Appointment to the USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
2007:029 Response to FY 2008 Proposed Presidents Budget Request within Department of Interior and Related Agency Appropriations
2007:030 Continued Opposition to Combining Bureau of Indian Affairs Water Management and Water Rights Funding
2007:031 Opposition to FY 2008 Proposed Presidents Budget Request for Fish and Wildlife Services
2006
2006
2006:011 Support for the White House to Call a Summit Budget Meeting with Congress to Develop a Comprehensive American Indian Budget
2006:043 Request for a Meeting with Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding the Water Resources Program Performance Measurements
2006:044 Support for National Tribal Environmental Council Application to EPA for Tribal Water Program Council
2006:045 Support for US EPA National Tribal Caucus Budget Request for Fiscal Year 2007
2006:049 Support for USET Interaction with US EPA National Tribal Caucus
2006:063 Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Draft Guidance on Consultation with Tribal Governments
2006:064 Support for Expanding the Availability of CITGO Petroleum Corporation Discounted Heating Fuel to Additional Indian Tribes
2006:065 Adoption of Revisions to the United South and Eastern Tribes, Inc. Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Bylaws
2006:066 A resolution to Adopt the Kyoto Protocol to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
2005
2005
2005:003 Opposition to the National Park Service Plan to Eradicate White-Tailed Deer in Big Cypress National Preserve on Loop Road
2005:004 Support for the Eastern District Population Segment of the Gray Wolf (Canus Iupus) to Remain on the List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife
2005:005 Amendment to USET Resolution No. 2004:016 on Non-Native Invasive Plants
2005:006 Support of the Sokaogon Chippewa to Protect its Ancestral Lands and Cultural Resources
2005:018 Protection of Porcupine Caribou Herd Calving Grounds
2005:023 Continued Financial Support for Liaison Officer Program, Services and Activities
2005:024 Request to Bureau of Indian Affairs for Water Resource Funding Distribution
2005:034 Support of the Penobscot River Restoration Project
2005:048 Nomination of Representative to the Marine Protected Areas Federal Advisory Committee
2005:049 Renewal of Board Member Appointments for USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
2004
2004
2004:005 USET Circuit Rider for EPA Grants and Environmental Programs for USET Member Tribes
2004:006 Flooding of Miccosukee Tribal Lands
2004:007 State of Florida Condemnation Lawsuit Against the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
2004:015 Required Consultation by the Bureau of Indian Affairs Regarding Staff Reorganization of Natural Resources, Environmental Services and New York Field Offices
2004:016 Bureau of Indian Affairs Addition of Eastern Region Invasive Plants to Department of the Interior Non-Native Invasive Species List
2004:040 Respecting Aboriginal Lands
2004:044 Continuing Support for USET Environmental Liaison Position for FY 2005
2004:045 Tribal Operations Funding
2004:070 Draft U.S. Forest Service Regulations on Sale and Disposal of National Forest Timber: Special Forest Products and Forest Botanical Products
2004:071 USET Support of Miccosukee Tribal Position to Remove and Relocate Nuisance Panthers from Loop Road, Miccosukee Reserved Area, and Pinecrest Areas
2004:072 Authorization of Submission of Comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regarding Tribal Drinking Water Operator Certification Program Final Draft Guidelines
2004:073 Renewal of Board Member Appointments for USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
2004:074 Adoption of Revisions to the USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Bylaws
2003
2003
2003:004 Opposition to the Delegation of the Natural Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Authority on Tribal Waters to the State of Maine
2003:006 Tribal Environmental Program Budget
2003:007 EPA and Tribes
2003:060 Support for the Inclusion of Tribes in the USFWS Land Acquisitions Process
2003:061 Support for Recurring Funding for Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service Tribal Lands Incentive Programs and the Tribal Wildlife Grants Program
2003:062 American Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People
2003:063 Approval of Amendments to the Natural Resources Committee By-Laws
2003:105 USDA Forest Service Funding
2003:106 Tribe to Government Natural Resource Liaison
2002
2002
2002:021 Tribal Association of Solid Waste & Emergency Response
2002:022 U.S. Forest Service
2002:023 EPA Tribal Environmental Programs
2002:029 EPA & OMB Tribal Core Water Quality Standards
2002:050 Approval and Adoption of USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Laboratory Analysts Bylaws
2002:079 Approval to Request Information from TASWER and to Restrict Funding Expenditures to Daily Operations Only
2002:080 Adoption of Revisions to USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Bylaws
2002:081 Approval of Board Members to Serve on the USET Certification Board for Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators
2001
2001
2001:001 Request to Amend P.L. 93-288 (Stafford Act) to Give American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments the Same Status as the States, Possessions, and other Trust Territories of the United States
2001:002 Endorsement Efforts of the New England Coalition for Justice, Inc. to bring the United Nations International Children’s Conference on the Environment to the United States, Southeastern Connecticut in the Fall of 2002
2001:003 Resolution to Oppose Delegation of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Authority on Tribal Waters to any State
2001:026 EPA & Mother Earth
2001:027 Reaffirmation & Implementation of American Indian Policies within Federal Agencies
2001:028 Retention of Kathy Gorospe as Director of the American Indian Environmental Office of EPA
2001:029 EPA Region IV Tribal Priority for Drinking Water Construction Set Aside Funds
2001:030 Support of the Maine Tribes Regarding the NPDES Permitting Authority in Indian Country
2001:050 Opposition to Delegation of the NPDES Authority on Tribal Waters to Any State, Absent Tribal Concurrence
2001:057 Reaffirmation of Support for the Maine Tribes’ Opposition to Delegation of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Authority on Tribal Waters to the State of Maine
2001:069 Nomination of Member to the USDA Forest Service Tribal Implementation Task Team
2001:070 Support for the Development of a USDA Forest Service, Region 8 Programmatic Agreement
2000
2000
2000:006 EPA, IHS and TASWER Conduct and Fund a Composting Workshop
2000:007 Clean Water Act Amendments to Preserve Tribal Sovereignty
2000:033 USET Demands BIA Base Noxious Weeds Program Funding on Need Instead of a Criteria Scoring and Ranking System
2000:034 Supporting Amendments to H.R. 701 the Conservation and Reinvestment Act of 1999
2000:035 Resolution to Oppose Delegation of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Authority on Tribal Waters to the State of Maine
2000:056 Endorsement of United States Fish and Wildlife Native American Policy
2000:057 USET to Apply for an EPA Grant to Develop a USET Drinking Water System Operator Certification Program
2000:076 Support of U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Roadless Area Conservation Program
1997
1997
1997:004 Tribal Input To Indian General Assistance Program Funding
1997:029 Tribal Environmental Program Funding
1997:030 Tribal Solid Waste Association
1996
1996
1996:007 Resolution to Demand the Regional Administrator of EPA’s Region IV Appoint a Full Time (1.0 FTE) Indian Coordinator
1996:016 A Resolution for Preservation of Tribal Environmental Quality
1996:037 Leadership AIEO – USEPA
1996:038 Tribe EPA Agreements (TEA)
1996:039 Support of S. 1834
1996:040 Department of Defense Environmental Cleanup Assurances to the Aroostook Band of Micmac Indians
1995
1995
2/95-04IMP Resolution to Eliminate the $15 Million Ceiling for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s General Assistance Funds
2/95-05IMP Resolution to Demand the South Florida Water Mgmt. District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alter Their Water Regulation Schedule of the Everglades and the Secretary of the DOI Enforce his Trust Responsibility by Having Everglades National Park Share Adversity During High Water Conditions to Prevent the flooding and Die Off of the White-tailed Deer on the Miccosukee Tribe’s Federal and State Leased Lands
2/95-06IMP Resolution of Support for the Continued Funding of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society at the FY94 and FY95 Level of $488,000.00
5/95-10LA Clean Water Act Reauthorization H.R. 961
1994
1994
94-01DC Request Tribal Governing Body Consent Before Watersheds are Designated Affecting Indian Lands and Equal Funding with the States
94-04DC Resolution to Request the House Committee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries to give Prompt Consideration to and Vote on H.R. 2874, “Indian Fish and Wildlife Resource Enhancement Act of 1993”
1993
1993
93-12DC U.S. Forest Service Economic Action Program
93-10LA Request the Secretary of Interior to Provide Adequate Funding for Conservation Law Enforcement
93-11LA Request the Secretary of Interior to Direct the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to Sign and Implement Their National Indian Policy
1992
1992
92-12 Recognition by U.S. EPA the Right of Indian Tribes to Full and Meaningful Participation in Federal Environmental Proceedings, Including Reimbursement for Oversight Costs for Respective Parties
92-17 Natural Resources Committee Creation
92-07MV Implementation of EPA Indian Policy Through Proper Funding
92-08MV Funding for Natural Resources
92-09MV Native American Fish and Wildlife Society Northeast and Southeast Regional Board of Directors
92-05MS USFWS National Indian Policy
92-06MS Re-establish USFWS Technical Assistance Office in Cherokee, N.C.
92-09MS Joint USFWS/BIA Native American Conservation Enforcement Training
1990
1990
B-90-305 Development of a Fish and Wildlife Trust Relationship by Federal Agencies
B-90-306 Development of a Trust Fund for the Long Term Financial Support of the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
B-90-307 FY 91 Add-On for the Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
B-90-308 Tribal Recognition as Co-Managers of the Nation’s Fisheries and Wildlife Resources Through a Native American Fish and Wildlife Enhancement Act
1987
1987
B-87-188 Supporting Penobscot and the Passamaquoddy Tribes in Their Endeavors to Obtain Continuing Funding for Their Mining and Minerals Program
1980
1980
80-15 Radioactive Waste