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).
- Consultation and Coordination Procedures
- Upcoming Consultations NEW
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Implementation of ORD's Air, Climate, and Energy National Research Program | May 31, 2022 |
| Consumer Confidence Report Rule Revision | June 14, 2022 |
| EPA National Program and Regional Offices Draft Climate Adaptation Implementation Plans | June 30, 2022 |
| Draft 2022 GAP Guidance | Aug. 2, 2022 |
| Proposed Changes to the National Allocation of GAP | Aug. 2, 2022 |
| Recommendations for Revising the Final Guidance Grant Awards to Tribes under CWA Section 106 | Aug. 15, 2022 |
| Explanation of Significant Differences for the Idaho CERCLA Disposal Facility on the IDL Site | Sept. 30, 2022 |
| Potential EPA Actions to Increase Tribal Capacity to Maintain and Expand Nonpoint Source Management | Sept. 30, 2022 |
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.
For questions about RTOC, contact Michael Ortiz (ortiz.michael@epa.gov), 206-553-6234.