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• EPA’s Office of Research and Development Announces Research Partnership and MOU Signing with Chickasaw Nation Tribe

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Chickasaw Nation signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for technical cooperation and coordination related to the sustainable management of water, land, and air resources.

  • Release Date: September 24, 2024

• EPA Issues Draft Permits for Underground Injection Control Class VI Wells in Texas

  Draft permits seek public input to ensure local communities and the environment are protected

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued draft Class VI permits to Oxy Low Carbon Ventures LLC for three proposed wells for geologic sequestration of carbon dioxide in Ector County, Texas.

  • Release Date: September 4, 2024

• EPA Announces Two Awards Totaling $2 Million to Santo Domingo Pueblo for Waste Management

  EPA News Release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a community grant for $1.5 million and an Environmental Justice Government to Government Award for $539,452 to Santo Domingo Pueblo, totaling $2,039,452.

  • Release Date: May 22, 2024

• EPA Awards the Fort Sill Apache Tribe with a $66,000 Air Sensor Monitoring Grant

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded the Fort Sill Apache Tribe with a $66,360 grant to conduct air sensor monitoring for particulate matter (PM), a mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets that can cause serious health concerns.

  • Release Date: March 4, 2024

• EPA Releases Revised Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes

  EPA News Release: EPA Releases Revised Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes

  • Release Date: December 7, 2023

• EPA Announces More Than $3 Million to Projects in New Mexico for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces More Than $3 Million to Projects in New Mexico for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  • Release Date: November 30, 2023

• EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  On America Recycles Day, EPA announces grants under President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $565,000 to Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana for Recycling Infrastructure Projects as Part of America Recycles Day

  • Release Date: November 30, 2023

• Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $90 Million in Tribal Recycling Infrastructure Projects and Recycling Education and Outreach Grants

  On America Recycles Day and Anniversary of President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA announces grants funded in part by the largest recycling investment in 30 years

  EPA News Release: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $90 Million in Tribal Recycling Infrastructure Projects and Recycling Education and Outreach Grants

  • Release Date: November 15, 2023

• EPA Announces Nearly $2 Million in Cleanup and Climate Grants to Choctaw Nation

  Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognized the Choctaw Nation for two grants totaling nearly $2 million.

  • Release Date: October 31, 2023

• Two New Mexico Communities Part of EPA-USDA Partnership to Provide Wastewater Sanitation to Underserved Rural Communities

  The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Community Initiative in two New Mexico counties, Doña Ana County and Santo Domingo Pueblo.

  • Release Date: August 3, 2022

• EPA Awards Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Part of $3.8 Million in Grants to Train Environmental Workers for Jobs Created by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

  EPA News Release: EPA Awards Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes Part of $3.8 Million in Grants to Train Environmental Workers for Jobs Created by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding

  • Release Date: February 8, 2022

• EPA and Partners Surpass Milestone of Cleaning Up More Than 500,000 Underground Storage Tank Releases

  EPA News Release: EPA and Partners Surpass Milestone of Cleaning Up More Than 500,000 Underground Storage Tank Releases

  • Release Date: December 1, 2021

• EPA Administrator Regan Visits North Dakota to Hear from Elected Officials, Industry, Environmental Leaders, Makes First Visit to Indian Country

  EPA News Release: EPA Administrator Regan Visits North Dakota to Hear from Elected Officials, Industry, Environmental Leaders, Makes First Visit to Indian Country

  • Release Date: June 4, 2021

• EPA Announces $5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes and Insular Areas to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  For the first time under this competition, matching funds are not required.

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $5 Million in Grants Available for Tribes and Insular Areas to Replace Diesel Equipment and Reduce Harmful Emissions

  • Release Date: April 30, 2021

• EPA Grant Will Help Ohkay Owingeh Protect Water Quality

  EPA News Release: EPA Grant Will Help Ohkay Owingeh Protect Water Quality

  • Release Date: November 19, 2020