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Region 10 Tribal Programs
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Consultation and Coordination with Tribes in Region 10

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

To view current EPA consultation opportunities, visit the Tribal Consultation Opportunities Tracking System (TCOTS).

On this page:
  • Consultation and Coordination Procedures
  • Upcoming Consultations  
  • Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee

Consultation and Coordination Procedures

The EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes (May 4, 2011) establishes national guidelines and institutional controls for consultation across EPA.

The EPA Region 10 Tribal Consultation and Coordination Procedures (PDF)(24 pp, 505 K, About PDF) are consistent with the agency-wide consultation policy, but include more specific guidelines for the consultation process to meet the needs and practices of tribes in EPA Region 10.

  • To learn more about EPA's consultation standards and policies, visit Consultation and Coordination in Indian Country.

For questions about consultation in Region 10, contact Jim Zokan (zokan.jim@epa.gov), 208-378-5772.

Upcoming Consultations

The following table lists upcoming consultations relevant to tribes in Region 10. To see a list of all consultations, visit the Tribal Consultation Opportunities page. 

Consultation End Date
Draft Scientific Integrity Policy June 15,  2023
Proposed Updates to the 2011 EPA Consultation Policy and 2016 Treaty Rights Guidance July 21, 2023
Revision and Reissuance of Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) Guidance July 23, 2023
Proposed Rule to Establish Federal Baseline Water Quality Standards for Indian Reservation Waters Aug. 1, 2023

Region 10 Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)

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, and provide assistance to the National Tribal Operations Committee.

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

  • Region 10 RTOC
  • RTOC representatives
  • EPA's National Tribal Caucus

For questions about RTOC, contact Michael Ortiz (ortiz.michael@epa.gov), 206-553-6234.

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Last updated on May 24, 2023
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