Consultation and Coordination with Tribes in Region 10

The EPA's policy is to consult on a government-to-government basis with federally recognized Tribal governments when our actions and decisions may affect Tribal interests.

• Consultation and coordination procedures
• Upcoming consultations in Region 10
• Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee

Consultation and coordination procedures

The EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes (December 7, 2023) establishes national guidelines and institutional controls for consultation across the EPA.

• See also: Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty or Similar Rights (December 7, 2023).

To learn more about the EPA's consultation standards and policies, visit consultation with Tribes.

For questions about consultations in Region 10, contact Tia Allen (allen.tia@epa.gov), 206-553-1815.

Upcoming consultations in Region 10

To view all of EPA's consultation opportunities, visit our Tribal Consultation Opportunities Tracking System website.

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee

The RTOC is a partnership between EPA Region 10 and elected Tribal representatives to:

• Further Tribal environmental objectives at the regional level.
• Serve as a liaison between the EPA and Tribes regarding information exchange.
• Provide assistance to the National Tribal Operations Committee.

Funding for the RTOC is provided under a grant/cooperative agreement from EPA Region 10.

Learn more:

• Region 10 RTOC
• RTOC representatives
• EPA's National Tribal Caucus
• Sign up for RTOC email updates.

For questions about RTOC, contact Lucas Dusablon (dusablon.lucas@epa.gov), 206-553-2570.