Consultation and Coordination with Tribes
On this page:
- EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes
- DRAFT guidance for discussing tribal treaty rights
- Consultation and coordination events and logistics
- Submit comments by October 30, 2015 on Draft Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights
EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes
The EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes establishes clear EPA standards for the consultation process. It defines when and how consultation takes place, designates EPA consultation contacts to promote consistency and coordination of the process, and establishes management oversight and reporting to ensure accountability and transparency.
The Policy sets a broad standard for when EPA should consider consulting with federally recognized tribal governments based on Executive Order 13175 and the 1984 EPA Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations.
- Executive Order 13175
- 1984 EPA Policy for the Administration of Environmental Programs on Indian Reservations
EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: DRAFT Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights - Consultation Version
Please submit comments by October 30, 2015
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is initiating consultation and coordination with federally recognized tribes (tribes) on how EPA will consult on tribal treaty rights during tribal consultations under the 2011 EPA Policy for Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes (Consultation Policy). EPA is proposing development of a guidance on when and how EPA would raise questions about treaty rights, and as a guide for discussions when tribes raise treaty rights concerns during tribal consultation under the Consultation Policy. The consultation and coordination process is being conducted in accordance with the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes.
We share this draft guidance with you because we want your feedback on how to make it as effective as possible. EPA would appreciate input on the following questions, and any additional information you would like to provide about the draft guidance:
EPA's American Indian Environmental Office invite you and your designated consultation representative(s) to participate in this process. EPA will host a series of national calls to support your participation in this consultation process.
- Does the draft guidance further EPA’s goal of learning about treaty rights that exist in areas that may be impacted by the proposed EPA action or decision?
- Do the questions posed in the draft guidance adequately define the scope and range of questions EPA should ask?
- EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes: DRAFT Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights - Consultation Version
- Notification of Consultation on EPAs Draft Guidance for Discussing Tribal Treaty Rights under EPAs Consultation Policy
Consultation and Coordination Events and Logistics
Event: National Tribal Government Informational Sessions (open to tribal governments, and staff)
Date: August 25, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Call –Number: 866-299-3188
Conference code: 2025646633#
Event: National Tribal Government Consultation Teleconference (open to all tribal governments, and designated consultation officials)
Date: September 8, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Call –Number: 866-299-3188
Conference code: 2025646633#
Event: National Tribal Government Consultation Teleconference (open to all tribal governments, and designated consultation officials)
Date: September 22, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Call –Number: 866-299-3188
Conference code: 2025646633#
Event: National Tribal Government Consultation Teleconference (open to all tribal governments, and designated consultation officials)
Date: October 6, 2015
Time: 2:00pm – 3:30pm (Eastern Standard Time)
Call –Number: 866-299-3188
Conference code: 2025646633#