National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC)
EPA established the National Tribal Operations Committee (NTOC) in February 1994 to improve communication and build stronger partnerships between the Agency and federally recognized Tribes. It is comprised of 19 Tribal members from nine EPA Regions (these members are collectively referred to as the NTC) and EPA's senior leadership team. The NTOC serves as the forum for the NTC and EPA senior leadership to work together on policy and resource matters related to Tribal capacity building, and environmental programs in Indian Country.
Region 5 representatives to the National Tribal Caucus
- Mark Parrish (mark.parrish@pokagonband-nsn.gov)
Tribal Council Member
Pokagon Band of Potawatomi - April McCormick (aprilm@grandportage.com)
Secretary-Treasurer
Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa - Sally Kniffen (skniffen@sagchip.org) (Alternate)
Environmental Specialist
Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe