Development and Implementation of Tribal Solid Waste Codes and Ordinances Training
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Online Training Week: January 27-30, 2025 Online Half-Day Training: February 19, 2025 we highly encourage you to arrange for an Enforcement Representative from your Tribe or organization to attend this two hour...
EPA’s Office of Land and Emergency Management (OLEM) Public Engagement Call
Nov 7, 12 pm Alaska; 1 pm Pacific; 2 pm Mountain; 3 pm Central; 4 pm Eastern Join EPA staff and experts as they engage the public on the following topics: Working with Tribes in abandoned uranium mines clean-ups Strengthening community resilience through natural...
EPA Proposes to Expand Public Access to Information on More Than One Hundred PFAS “Forever Chemicals”
EPA is proposing to add 16 individual per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and 15 PFAS categories representing more than 100 individual PFAS to the Toxics Release Inventory (TRI). It would also designate them as chemicals of special concern so they must meet...
Webinar: EPA Funding for Emerging Contaminants
EPA was allocated $5 billion for fiscal years 2022-2026 to address emerging contaminants (such as PFAS) in drinking water systems for small or disadvantaged communities, including Tribes. EPA will host two webinars to discuss programs that address emerging...
FEMA Release Webinars for National Resilience Guidance (NRG)
FEMA will host a series of 60-minute webinar sessions to provide an overview of the National Resilience Guidance (NRG) by sections and other supplemental resilience resources. National resilience is a complex topic and building it requires a whole community effort....
Overview of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure Webinar for Tribal Partners
September 17, 2024, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM EDT, REGISTER HERE This one and half hour, EPA-hosted session will provide a basic overview of the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure oil spill prevention program, regulatory requirements, program implementation, and...
Planning for Natural Disaster Debris Using EPA’s Pre-incident All-Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool
September 17, 1:00 - 2:00 pm ET. Join the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery for a critical training session on planning for natural disaster debris using EPA’s online Pre-incident All-Hazards Waste Management Planning Tool (AHWMPT). As the changing climate...
EPA Webinar: Assessing Community Vulnerabilities to Potential Contaminant Releases from Extreme Events
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 3-4 pm ET Extreme events (e.g., excessive heat, droughts, floods, wildfires) are projected to be more frequent and intense under future climate scenarios. During extreme events, contaminated sites and waste management facilities have the...
Empowering Tribal Communities: Navigating Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) Regulations for Effective Site Cleanups
Join us for an engaging webinar to learn about the ins and outs of the PCB Cleanup Program at the Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery and how to manage PCB contamination effectively within your community. This session will provide practical guidance tailored...
EPA Announces Availability of $14 Million in Brownfields Job Training Grants
EPA is seeking applications for their Brownfields Job Training Grants that will support local environmental job training programs and environmental workforce in underserved and overburdened communities. Through the Notice of Funding Opportunity, made possible by...
FREE Training: Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure and Facility Response Plan
An EPA training course for inspectors in relation to the Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Facility Response Plan (FRP) rules is being opened to interested Tribal partners. When: June 24 - June 28 Where: EPA Region 5 Chicago Office, 77 West...
Tribal Consultation on the Universal Waste Regulations for Solar Panels and Lithium Batteries Proposed Rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery in the Office of Land and Emergency Management is initiating consultation with federally recognized Tribes on universal waste regulations for solar panels and lithium batteries...
Free 40 hour HAZWOPER certification training
White Earth Natural Resources along with Alabama Fire College will be offering a free 40-hour HAZWOPER certification course June 24-28, 2024. Call 218-935-2488 for more information.
Webinar and Comment Period for 2024 PFAS D&D Guidance
The 2024 updated interim guidance presents currently available information on the destruction and disposal of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances and PFAS-containing materials. This update identifies available, effective and methods to remediate, dispose of and...
2024 NASTTPO Annual Workshop
April 22 - 25, 2024; Charlotte-Southpark, NC The National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO) is made up of members and staff of SERCs, TERCs, LEPCs, various federal agencies, and private industry. Members include state, tribal or local...
Informational Webinar: Community Change Grants for Tribes
EPA will hold a series of informational webinars on the $2 billion Community Change Grants (CCG) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the five Target Investment Areas (TIA). Each webinar will last between 60-90 minutes and will cover similar content including what...
2024 Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference
Join us on May 07, 2024 - May 9, 2024 Register here The Tribal Assistance Coordination Group Conference is intended to bring together tribal emergency managers and program personnel, federal emergency management personnel, Volunteer Organization Active in Disasters...
EPA Tribal Waste Management Program Updates
EPA Tribal Waste Management Program Updates – Join to get announcements and updates on tribal waste management webinars, funding opportunities, resources and more from EPA and our partners. To subscribe, fill out the form...
FREE Webinar: Superfund Essentials
Monday, December 11 - Thursday, December 14, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern time The Superfund Essentials webinar series presents essential information for environmental staff with little Superfund experience. The webinar introduces the Superfund program and...
PFAS on Tribal Lands: Dec 14
Join us during this webinar to learn more about the Tribal PFAS Working Group and hear a presentation on PFAS on Tribal Lands by Dr. Kimberly Garrett. The webinar will include a Q&A session. Featured Speaker: Dr. Kimberly Garrett PFAS Project Lab Northeastern...
Nov 9 Webinar: Successful Tribal Peer Matches Aimed at Strengthening Waste Management Programs.
To strengthen tribal capacity building and develop sustainable waste management programs, EPA facilitates the National Tribal Waste Management Peer Matching Program. This webinar is an opportunity to learn more about the program from EPA and hear directly from tribes...
Register for Fully Funded seats at the 2024 Tribal Nations Training Week
Registration is now open for the 9th Annual Tribal Nations Training Week at FEMA’s Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) March 9-16, 2024. The weeklong training event, with the theme “Developing Generational Resiliency Through Training,” is open to all personnel who...
FREE Webinars: Superfund Essentials
The Superfund Essentials – A Basic Overview webinar series presents essential information for environmental staff with little Superfund experience. The webinar introduces the Superfund program and gives an overview of the statutory and regulatory requirements. The...
Aug 22-23: Developing Small-Scale Transfer Stations on Tribal Lands: In-person Training
Hosted by the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians at Valley Center, California, the US EPA is offering a free, in-person training on Tuesday, August 22 and Wednesday, Aug 23 on how to plan, develop, and operate small-scale transfer stations. Are you considering a...
Weigh in on the SAFECOM Nationwide Survey thru July 21
The SAFECOM Nationwide Survey (SNS) is a nationwide data collection effort to obtain actionable and critical data that drives our nation’s emergency communication policies, programs, and funding. SAFECOM will leverage the collected data to identify gaps and inform...
EPA Webinar: Chemical Risk Assessment for PFAS in Biosolids Wed, June 21, 2023, 3-4 pm ET
EPA committed in the agency’s PFAS Strategic Roadmap to conduct a biosolids risk assessment for two PFAS compounds, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), in biosolids. EPA’s Office of Water will discuss the current work related to...
SAVE THE DATE: Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: Aug 14-17, 2023
Save the date for the thirteenth annual Tribal Land and Environment Forum happening in Syracuse, NY and online everywhere. Visit the 2023 TLEF website where you can learn more about this year’s forum. We are currently accepting proposals for sessions. If you would...
(FREE) 2023 Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Training & Conference
The 2023 Tribal Public Health Emergency Preparedness Training & Conference is coming up in early May at the Clearwater Resort & Casino in Suquamish, WA. Trainings include Continuity of Operations for Tribal Governments, Emergency Management Overview for Tribal...
Announcing 2023 dates for Tank Talk: SPCC Overview for Tribes
Tank Talk: 2023 Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulation (SPCC) Overview for Tribes is a 4-hour session providing an in-depth overview of the oil program, regulatory requirements, program implementation (inspections), and federal oil spill reporting...
FREE to Tribes: Center for Domestic Preparedness Annual Tribal Nations Training Week
The FEMA Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) provides a week of domestic preparedness courses for tribal governments. Trainings will be conducted March 11-18, 2023 in Anniston, Alabama. Courses include: Healthcare Leadership for Mass Casualty Incidents Isolation...
2023 dates for Overview of SPCC and CAMEO Software Suite for Tribes
Overview of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) and Computer-Aided Management of Emergency Operations (CAMEO) Software Suite Webinar for Tribal Partners is a 1.5 hour, EPA-hosted session providing a basic overview of the Spill Prevention, Control and...
Learn More About Federal Facility Sites Near You – Dec 13
As part of their work with the Tribal Superfund Working Group, ITEP is hosting a virtual meeting of interest to any tribal staff dealing with federal facilities on, or near, your lands. Federal facilities can be very challenging sites to deal with, and it can be hard...
TSFWG Feedback: Your Concerns and Challenges
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals' Waste & Response Team wants your thoughts about concerns or challenges you may be facing involving Superfund sites, Federal Facilities, abandoned mines, or other significant contaminated sites. Those of you...
PEPH Newsletter – Native American Heritage Month
In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the November 2022 Partnerships for Environmental Public Health (PEHP) Newsletter highlights best practices promoted by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIH) Tribal Health Research Office, and shares a...
Consultation Opportunity: Proposed Designation of PFOA and PFOS as CERCLA Hazardous Substances
Consultation Opportunity: Proposed Designation of Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctanesulfonic Acid (PFOS) as CERCLA Hazardous Substances - EPA is proposing to designate two per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) -- perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and...
DHS Establishes Tribal Homeland Security Advisory Council
DHS has extended the deadline for nominations to the inaugural DHS Tribal Homeland Security Advisor Council to Friday, October 21st, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. ET. On September 7, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the establishment of the first-ever...
Available Now: 2022 TLEF Presentation Recordings
Thank you to the in-person and virtual presenters and attendees for making the 2022 TLEF Homecoming a successful hybrid event! Recordings of all sessions can be found our 2022 TLEF MediaSpace channel. Additionally, you can access the 2022 TLEF Agenda and all past TLEF...
Quapaw Nation Seeking Field Engineer
The Quapaw Nation is hiring a Field Engineer to provide engineering and remediation services for a broad array of projects and agencies. See Quapaw Field Engineer Job Description (access pdf by selecting read more below) or apply now at Quapaw Nation Employment...
Learn about EPA’s Prevention Programs for Oil Spills & Chemical Emergencies
EPA is hosting three SPCC and EPCRA webinars on June 30 (1 hour), September 22 (1 hour), and September 29 (4 hours), 2022. See the links for each date/time below for complete details and registration. Overview of Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures (SPCC)...
TLEF Registration is Open!
Registration for the hybrid 2022 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum, August 8-11, is now open! For those wanting to attend in-person, registration is $125. For those preferring to attend virtually the cost is $25. You can also apply for a scholarship if you are...
Applying the Pre-Incident All-Hazards Waste Management Plan Guidelines – Recording Available
ITEP has been working with US EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD) to create a series of webinars and virtual trainings for you. ORD has developed numerous online tools that can be very helpful to Tribal professionals as they plan for disasters, which may...
Accepting TWAR Steering Committee Applications
The Tribal Waste & Response Steering Committee is one amazing group of people. They are all working in the front lines for Tribal Nations and Native Villages, and have deep expertise in Superfund, emergency management, USTs, solid waste, and brownfields. They not...
Accepting Session Proposals for the 2022 TLEF
ITEP is now accepting proposals for sessions at the 2022 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum (TLEF), scheduled for August 8-11, 2022. Session proposals are due May 16, 2022. We’re developing this year’s TLEF to be a hybrid, meaning you can join us in-person in...
Superfund Community Involvement Tools Webinar Recording Available
The Tribal Superfund Working Group quarterly meeting held on Wednesday, March 23, 10AM (Alaska); 11AM Pacific); 12PM (Mountain); 1PM (Central); 2PM (Eastern) to share community involvement tools and resources that US EPA is developing to help communities understand...
2022 TLEF – Aug 8-11 Hybrid Event
Save the dates for this year’s Tribal Lands and Environment Forum with in-person activities in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and virtual components you will have access to from your office August 8-11, 2022. There are a lot of terrific Tribal organizations in that neck of the...
ITRC PFAS Guidance Document Update
ITRC’s Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Team is pleased to announce the release of the updated PFAS-1 Technical and Regulatory Guidance Document! This update includes a broad expansion in the discussion of PFAS in several contexts, including naming...
EPA Brownfields Funding Listening Sessions – Mar 10 & 11
EPA is looking forward to hearing from participants about the best ways to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) funding into EPA’s Brownfield Grants and how to maximize the benefits of this historic investment in our underserved communities. EPA is...
2022 Federal Facilities Academy Webinars
U.S. EPA’s Federal Facilities Restoration and Reuse Office (FFRRO) is happy to announce that the 2022 Federal Facility Academy Webinars are now open for registration. Webinars are generally being held on the second Wednesday of every month from February through...
CAMEO® for Facility Hazard Analysis Training
Tom Bergman and Carol Way have teamed up to offer a unique class, specifically designed for LEPCs, Fire Planning Officers, Facility Safety Staff, and Emergency Managers, on how to use the free CAMEO® Suite software to help visualize and better understand the hazardous...
Federal Facility RPM Webinar Series Feb 22-24
US EPA’s Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation (OSRTI) is doing another delivery of the CERCLA Education Center (CEC) Live Online Federal Facility Remedial Project Managers (RPM) webinar series on February 22-24, 2022. This is a free 3-day training...
PFAS Discussion – Jan 26
The Tribal Superfund Working Group (TSFWG) quarterly meeting on January 26, 11AM Pacific/2PM Eastern is scheduled to discuss work on PFAS issues. See EPA's PFAS Explained website for more information. Speakers and topics include: Matt Klasen from US EPA is going to...
Tribal Input Request for TWAR Priority Document
The Tribal Waste and Response (TWAR) Steering Committee is seeking tribal input for the 2022 TWAR Priorities Document. They are currently working on updating the 2021 document and want your thoughts! This document, as well as their continuous discussion with EPA and...
CDP 2022 Emergency Response Training
Are you looking for advanced, hands-on emergency response training opportunities specifically for Tribal Nations? The Center for Domestic Preparedness (CDP) has worked hard to develop both a resident and virtual training plan to support Indian Country in closing...
Grant Opportunities
The Native Learning Center Grants Opportunities webpage identifies grant opportunities and NOFA’s for Tribes and Native Communities. Instead of having to go look through a dozen different websites to get the one grant NOFA you are looking for, the Native Learning...
National Environmental Enforcement Conference – Dec 14 & 15, 2021
This virtual conference is hosted by the American Bar Association. For more information, see https://web.cvent.com/event/04331c7d-9df2-4145-ba86-813feffad5aa/websitePage:645d57e4-75eb-4769-b2c0-f201a0bfc6ce
EPA’s Draft FY2022-2026 Strategic Plan: Webinar and Consultation Opportunity
EPA is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized Indian Tribes on the Draft FY 2022-2026 EPA Strategic Plan through November 12, 2021. The Draft Plan will be available at https://www.epa.gov/planandbudget/strategicplan and at...
EPA’s EJSCREEN Tool Office Hours 10/20 @12pm EDT
EPA is holding the next set of ‘Office Hours’ for users of EJSCREEN, the Agency's environmental justice screening and mapping tool. These Office Hours are a chance for the public to talk with EPA EJSCREEN experts about many topics including how to use and apply the...
Webinar: Tribal/TERC Issues for EPCRA and HAZMAT Regulations 11/16/21
The National Association of SARA Title III Program Officials (NASTTPO) is hosting a Tribal/TERC Issues for EPCRA and HAZMAT Regulations webinar on Nov 16 at 12:00pm-2:00pm EST. Register for this webinar at NASTTPO webinars. NASTTPO is made up of members and staff of...
Webinar: EPA Superfund Cleanup Settlement Model Includes Enhanced Environmental Justice Provisions 10/12/21
EPA and the Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued updated versions of two model settlement documents used to reach agreement with potentially responsible parties (PRPs) for cleaning up Superfund sites. EPA/DOJ Public Webinar on 2021 Models: EPA and DOJ will host...
CAMEO for Facility Hazard Analysis Course Begins 10/28/21
Experienced instructors will train you how to use the CAMEO Suite software to facilitate planning for hazardous material incidents. This month-long class is $400.00 (course approved for use of HMEP funds) and includes an introductory Zoom call on Oct 28th, followed by...
EPA ORD Tribal Listening Sessions on Cumulative Impacts 9/16 & 9/23
EPA’s Office of Research & Development (ORD) will be hosting Tribal Listening Sessions on Cumulative Impacts on September 16th (12-2 PM ET) and September 23rd (3-5 PM ET). ORD would like to better understand the concerns facing tribal environmental, natural...
Available Now: 2021 Tribal Lands & Environment Forum Presentation Recordings
Thank you to the 150 presenters for making the 2021 TLEF: Virtual Gathering a successful event! A list of all live sessions can be found on the ITEP Waste & Response webpage: https://www7.nau.edu/itep/main/Conferences/confr_tlef and you can access all the videos...
Climate Resilience & Superfund Presentation and Discussion on September 15
Join the Tribal Superfund Working Group for a virtual presentation and discussion on Climate Resilience and Superfund on September 15, at 11am-12:30pm PDT. Carlos Pachon, with US EPA’s Superfund program, will discuss their efforts to ensure future climate trends and...
Bimonthly EJSCREEN Tool Office Hours Begin on August 18
EPA is holding a set of bimonthly ‘Office Hours’ for users of EJSCREEN, EPA's environmental justice screening and mapping tool. Talk with EPA EJSCREEN experts about many topics including how to use and apply the tool, technical issues, and any other questions. The...
Evaluating Tribal Dietary, Lifestyle, and Ceremonial Exposures for Use in EPA Superfund Risk Assessments
As part of their work with the Tribal Superfund Working Group, ITEP has hosted a series of virtual meetings about risk assessment research conducted by the US EPA. The report, "Evaluating Tribal Dietary, Lifestyle, and Ceremonial Exposures for Use in EPA Superfund...
2021 TLEF Plenary Sessions
TLEF’s opening plenary (Aug 16) will include welcoming remarks by Ann Marie Chischilly, ITEP Executive Director; Jose Cruz Rivera, President of Northern Arizona University; Michael Regan, Administrator of the US EPA; Jane Nishida, Acting Assistant Administrator of US...
Free Virtual Training for Pesticide Applicators in Indian Country
US EPA is offering a free, two-day (12-hour) training webinar on August 11-12, 2021 to certify participants as private applicators of restricted-use pesticides (RUPs) in Indian country. Applicators interested in attending the training should express interest by...
FY2020 Superfund Accomplishments Report
Read the FY2020 Superfund Accomplishments Report on EPA's Superfund Remedial Annual Accomplishments webpage to learn about Superfund program measures that are tracked annually to keep the public and internal and external stakeholders informed of the program’s progress...
TLEF Cultural Video & Music File Submission Request – Due July 26
As part of this year’s Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: A Virtual Gathering, we will be doing a special cultural event following the opening plenary and we want it to feature your Tribe! We want to highlight as many Tribal Nations and Native Villages that want to...
2021 TLEF Registration
Registration is now open for the 2021 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: A Virtual Gathering! Registration is free, and we will be meeting virtually the week of August 16. Register at: https://tlef2021.secure-platform.com/a/organizations/main/home via a two-step...
Accepting Session Proposals for the 2021 TLEF
ITEP is accepting session proposals for the 2021 Tribal Lands and Environment Forum: A Virtual Gathering, scheduled for August 16-19, 2021. Session proposals are due May 14, 2021. These continue to be very uncertain times, when many are facing not only serious health...
Accepting TWAR Steering Committee Applications
ITEP is accepting applications from Tribal professionals interested in serving on the Tribal Waste & Response Steering Committee (TWAR SC). This committee is composed of ten dedicated people working in the fields of solid waste, Superfund, USTs, emergency...
Virtual Workshop: Emergency Planning, Preparedness & Response for Tribal Nations
U.S. EPA Region 9 will be hosting a free virtual workshop on May 20, 2021 from 9:00 –11:30 PDT (AM Session) and 1:00 – 3:30 PDT (PM Session). The workshop has a Region 9 focus, but all Tribes interested in emergency planning, preparedness, and response information...
SPCC and EPCRA Webinar for Tribes
EPA is providing two offerings of their Intro to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulation (SPCC) and the Emergency Planning & Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) Webinar for Tribes. This 1-hour lunchtime session hosted by the EPA Oil Program will...
SPCC Webinar for Tribes
EPA is providing two offerings of their Introduction to Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure Regulation (SPCC) Webinar for Tribes. This webinar will acquaint participants with the tools and resources available to assist Tribes in understanding the scope and...
NIEHS – Exploring Metals Exposure to Advance Native American Health Equity
Presentations scheduled for Sep 27, October 25, and Nov 22, 2021 will cover topics that explore metals exposure to advance Native American health equity. These webinars are part of the NIH-EPA Environmental Health Disparities Research Webinar Series.
NEW ITRC Guidance Website: Technical Resources for Vapor Intrusion Mitigation
Vapor intrusion (VI) is the movement of chemical vapors from contaminated soil and groundwater into a structure. Chemical vapors primarily enter buildings through openings in foundations or basement walls, which may include cracks in the concrete slab, gaps around...
Subscribe to NIEHS’ monthly Research Brief
Do you want to stay informed about the latest research on reducing exposure to environmental contaminants? The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) Hazardous Substance Basic Research and Training Program (Superfund Research Program [SRP])...
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