Tribal Program

Two Region 9 tribes will be treated in the same manner as a state for major air pollution source notification

Pala Band of Mission Indians (PDF) (7 pp, 374 pp) |
News Release

Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community (PDF) (4 pp, 205K) | News Release

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U.S EPA awards more than $50,000 to Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians for childhood lead poisoning reduction outreach

Grant focuses on prevention and screening | Full Story »

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Efforts to protect water supplies from leaking underground tanks result in record year

Over 100 inspections educate tank operators, protect water supplies | Full Story »

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U.S. EPA authorizes Navajo Nation to carry out program that protects groundwater

Tribal government to run underground injection control program | Full Story »

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FY 2009 General Assistance Program (GAP) Grant Notification

EPA, Region 9, is requesting Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) grant proposals from federally recognized tribal governments and intertribal consortia for FY2010 work plan program development activities.
Full Announcement

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Digital Television Transition and Potential Impacts to Tribal Governments — After June 12, 2009, all full-power television stations will broadcast only in digital, as required by the Digital Television Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. Many entities, including tribal governments, may experience higher rates of disposal and/or dumping of old televisions and related e-waste during this time. More information | Digital Television Transition