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Tribal Consultation
In April 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards (OAQPS) finalized the “Consulting with Indian Tribal Governments.”
This consultation plan describes collaborative views regarding consultation and outreach activities with tribal governments and is intended to assist OAQPS personnel in reviewing EPA regulatory actions for possible impacts on tribes and Indian country. Consulting with and offering early, meaningful tribal involvement is consistent with the federal trust responsibility to federally-recognized tribes.
The following table tracks consultation activities with American Indian governments as it applies to the work performed in OAQPS.
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Consultations FY 2012
| Topic | Contact | Start | End | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendments to Delegation of Authority Provisions in the PSD Program |
Regina Chappell (919) 541-3650 |
01/02/2012 | 02/28/2012 | |
| Petroleum Refinery Sector Risk and Technology Review and NSPS | Brenda Shine 919-541-3608 |
10/17/2011 | TBD | |
| Review of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10) |
Beth Hassert-Sipple (919) 541-4605 |
03/29/2012 | TBD | Tribal Consultation Ltr on PM NAAQS 03/29/2012.pdf Tribal Info Mtg PM NAAQS May 9, 2012.pdf Master Consultation Ltr PM NAAQS NPRM 6-29-2012.pdf Webinar on Proposal to Revise the PM NAAQS-General Overview 7-11-2012 |
Consultations FY 2011
| Topic | Contact | Start | End | Documentation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Review of NSPS and Control Technology Guidelines - Oil & Natural Gas |
Bruce Moore moore.bruce@epa.gov 919-541-5460 |
08/12/2011 |
11/30/2011 | |
| NESHAP Risk and Technology Review for Pulp and Paper Industry Review for Kraft Pulp Mills |
John Bradfield bradfield.john@epa.gov 919-541-3650 |
04/25/2011 |
02/27/2012 | |
| Review of the Secondary NAAQS for Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) and Oxides of Sulfur (SOx) |
Rich Scheffe scheffe.rich@epa.gov 919-541-4650 |
08/03/2011 |
TBD | |
| New Source Performance Standards - Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
Christian Fellner fellner.christian@epa.gov 919-541-4003 |
03/22/2011 |
04/8/2011 | |
| Revision of NSPS for New Residential Wood Heaters |
Gil Wood wood.gil@epa.gov 919-541-5272 |
02/15/2011 |
TBD |
Tribal Consultation Letter for Residential Wood Heater NSPS.pdf Tribal Consultation Presention on Residential Wood Heaters (NSPS).pdf |
| Mercury & Air Toxics Standards (MATS) | Bill Maxwell maxwell.bill@epa.gov 919-541-5430 |
10/25/2010 | 8/4/2011 |
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| Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country | Jessica Montanez montanez.jessica@epa.gov 919-541-3407 |
3/2007 | 08/30/2011 |
Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country.pdf Tribal Minor NSR Program Webinar.pdf Tribal NSR PSD and NA NSR Webinar (b).pdf |
| Two Guidance Documents on Implementation of Tribal Designations for New Standards | Kristin Riha riha.kristin@epa.gov 919-541-2031 |
07/08/2011 | 12/20/2011 |
Guidance to Regions for Working with Tribes during the NAAQS Designations Process Policy for Establishing Separate Air Quality Designations for Indian Country |