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• EPA Proposes to Withdraw and Reconsider 2020 Decision on State of Oklahoma’s Regulatory Authority Within Indian Country

  Announcement follows EPA’s review of prior administration’s decision and reflects input received during 2021 consultation with Oklahoma Tribal Nations

  EPA News Release: EPA Proposes to Withdraw and Reconsider 2020 Decision on State of Oklahoma’s Regulatory Authority Within Indian Country

  • Release Date: December 22, 2021

• EPA Hosts a Webinar for Tribes on Resources Available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

  EPA News Release: EPA Hosts a Webinar for Tribes on Resources Available through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

  • Release Date: December 16, 2021

• EPA Announces Water Infrastructure Funding for States Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Calls for Prioritizing Underserved Communities

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Water Infrastructure Funding for States Through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Calls for Prioritizing Underserved Communities

  • Release Date: December 2, 2021

• 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 Announces Outcomes from White House Tribal Nations Summit

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Outcomes from White House Tribal Nations Summit

  • Release Date: November 16, 2021

• EPA Announces Holistic Approach to Address Water Pollution from the Tijuana River Watershed

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Holistic Approach to Address Water Pollution from the Tijuana River Watershed

  • Release Date: November 8, 2021

• EPA Announces Action Plan to Address Water-Related Challenges in Indian Country

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Action Plan to Address Water-Related Challenges in Indian Country

  • Release Date: October 14, 2021

• Administrator Regan Discusses Climate Change and Environmental Justice with Mexico and Canada at CEC Council Session

  EPA News Release: Administrator Regan Discusses Climate Change and Environmental Justice with Mexico and Canada at CEC Council Session

  • Release Date: September 10, 2021

• U.S. EPA and UNEP Partner to Protect Human Health and the Environment

  Activities will contribute to the success of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals

  EPA News Release: U.S. EPA and UNEP Partner to Protect Human Health and the Environment

  • Release Date: September 8, 2021

• EPA Announces 11th Annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum

  Continuing EPA’s Commitment to a National Dialogue with Tribal Nations on Protecting Human Health and the Environment in Indian Country

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces 11th Annual Tribal Lands and Environment Forum

  • Release Date: August 10, 2021

• EPA Announces Renewed Consultation and Coordination with Oklahoma Tribal Nations

  The engagement period will allow affected federally recognized Tribes to provide input on a previous EPA decision defining the scope of the State of Oklahoma’s environmental regulatory authority

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces Renewed Consultation and Coordination with Oklahoma Tribal Nations

  • Release Date: June 30, 2021

• EPA Announces $50 Million to Fund Environmental Justice Initiatives Under the American Rescue Plan

  EPA News Release: EPA Announces $50 Million to Fund Environmental Justice Initiatives Under the American Rescue Plan

  • Release Date: June 25, 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 Commits to Helping 13 Communities Revitalize Neighborhoods by Developing Local Food Systems

  The project encourages community-led downtown and neighborhood revitalization, enhanced local economies and job creation, improved diet and health, and increased environment protection efforts

  EPA News Release: EPA Commits to Helping 13 Communities Revitalize Neighborhoods by Developing Local Food Systems

  • Release Date: June 2, 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