Water Quality Standards Regulations: Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Presented are water quality standards in effect for Clean Water Act (CWA) purposes for this tribe.

The EPA is posting these standards as a convenience to users and has made a reasonable effort to assure their accuracy. For each document listed under "Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes", the EPA has made a reasonable effort to identify parts of the standards that are disapproved or are otherwise not in effect for CWA purposes. Additionally, please note the documents may also contain provisions that the EPA does not have the authority and duty to act on under the Clean Water Act because the provisions are not water quality standards.

• What is a New or Revised Water Quality Standard Under CWA 303(c)(3)? - Frequently Asked Questions (pdf) (108.04 KB)

Authority to Administer Standards Program

This tribe was granted treatment in a manner similar to a state (TAS) on November 4, 2002.

Tribal Standards in Effect for CWA Purposes

• Kalispel Indian Tribe Water Quality Standards, 2022 (pdf) (538.5 KB)
  (Effective March 10, 2023) Tribal regulation establishing water quality standards for surface waters.

Selected Actions and Correspondence

EPA’s recent actions along with supporting documents are provided for reference.

• EPA's Action on the 2022 Submittal of Revisions to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians' Surface Water Quality Standards (pdf) (469.95 KB)

• EPA’s Action on Submittal of Revisions to Kalispel Tribe of Indians’ Surface Water Quality Standards Related to Aquatic Life (pdf) (555.08 KB)

• EPA’s Action on Certain Provisions to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians 2017 Surface Water Quality Standards (pdf) (3.95 MB)

• EPA’s Action on Revised Dioxin and Thallium Human Health Criteria of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians 2017 Surface Water Quality Standards (pdf) (965.89 KB)

Federally Proposed or Promulgated Standards

• None at this time.