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Roles in Indian Country Topics


This section provides information on the respective roles of tribes and EPA in protecting human health and the environment in Indian country. Topics covered include EPA's role in directly implementing and enforcing federal environmental laws in Indian country and the process through which tribal governments can assume responsibility for implementing certain federal environmental programs. For the most up-to-date information, visit EPA's federal environmental laws applicable to Indian country.


 
Tribal governements can assume responsibility from EPA for implementing certain federal environmental programs.
The EPA assumes direct responsibility for enforcing federal environmental laws in Indian country.
The U.S. governement has already laid the groundwork for protecting tribal lands through federal laws.
Communities in Indian country still have the protection from injustice through federal environmental laws.
Tribal governments must assume many hats, as regulators, enforcers, and residents.
Roles in Indian Country Resources

Compliance Assistance Resources
Regulatory Requirements
Financial Resources



For related information visit EPA’s National Indian Country Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Priority site and EPA’s Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Program in Indian country site.


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