Tribal Air Program Main Page
Under the Clean Air Act (CAA), tribes can apply to become administrators of the air quality laws within federally recognized Indian Reservations that are normally managed by EPA. Tribes in Region 10 are developing their own capacity to manage air pollution sources within their jurisdiction and protect air quality with technical and financial assistance from EPA. The following information relates to a variety of EPA Clean Air Act programs and assistance that are relevant to tribes and Reservations within Region 10.
Federal Air Rules for Reservation (FARR)
The Federal Air Rules for Reservations in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington were developed to ensure basic rules governing air pollution sources within Reservation boundaries. Since these rules became effective in June 2005, many tribes have been working to assist EPA to ensure these rules are protecting air quality for all residents of reservations.
FARR Hotline: 1-800-424-4EPA.
Overview
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Eligiblity Determinations and the Tribal Authority Rule
Tribes that have established eligibility to Sections of the Clean Air Act as of May 1, 2006
| 105 | 106 | 505(a)(2) | 106(c-e) |
Tribe | Grant | Interstate
Air Agency | Affected State
for Title V | Designation
Authority |
ShoshoneBannock | 6/23/2000 | 6/23/2000 | 6/23/2000 | 6/23/2000 |
Tulalip | 1/29/2004 | | | |
Colville | 2/10/2004 | | | |
Puyallup | 5/11/2004 | | 5/11/2004 | |
Swinomish | 6/11/2004 | | | |
Quinault | 1/6/2005 | | | |
Makah | 4/9/2006 | | | |
Umatilla | 2/2/2007 | | 2/2/2007 | |
Coeur d'Alene | 2/27/2007 | | | |
Contacts:
Rich McAllister (206) 553-8203 mcallister.rich@epa.gov
Mary Manous (206) 553-1059 manous.mary@epa.gov
Tribal Authority Rule - Background
Tribal Authority Rule - Regulation
Tribal Authority Rule - Reference
Training and Resources
Tribes
Frequently Asked Questions about Tribes and the Clean Air Act (CAA)
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