Tribal Consultation Policy Implementation for EPA Region 3
EPA Region 3 developed this guidance document to establish regional procedures to facilitate consultation with the seven federally recognized tribes within Virginia under the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes issued on May 4, 2011. These tribes include the Pamunkey Indian Tribe, Rappahannock Tribe, Monacan Indian Nation, Chickahominy Indian Tribe, Chickahominy Indians Eastern Division, Nansemond Indian Nation, and the Upper Mattaponi Tribe.
The goals of this Standard Operating Procedure are to (1) outline Regional program activities for which tribes may be notified of opportunities to consult; (2) outline the consultation process and roles; and (3) establish a Regional reporting process that will ensure accountability and transparency.
Region 3 Tribal Consultation Policy Standard Operating Procedure (pdf)