Number of Tribes Located in Region 4: 6
Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
Catawba Indian Nation
Seminole Tribe of Florida
Miccosukee Tribe of Indians
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
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Number of Tribes in Nonattainment Areas:
There are no Region 4 Tribes in nonattainment areas
(yet).
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Priority Issues for Tribes in Region 4:
Assisting tribes in increasing their capacity to
address air quality concerns, including ambient air monitoring
technical assistance, source assessments, and training.
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Major Sources of Pollution in Region 4 Indian Country:
There are no major sources of air pollution in Region
4 Indian Country.
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Minor Sources of Pollution in Region 4 Indian Country:
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Tribe
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Pollution Source
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| Eastern Band of Cherokee |
Printing Facility |
| Mississippi Band of Choctaw |
Wire harness factories
Printing facility
Plastic injection molding facility
Electronics (speakers) mfg. facility |
| Catawba Indian Nation |
None |
| Seminole Indians of Florida |
Micco Air - additional investigation in process
Automobile/truck painting booth - additional investigation
in process
Controlled burning of adjoining crops
Aerial application of pesticides |
| Miccosukee Indians |
Oil well field - additional investigation in process
Gas Station
Oil storage and transport facility |
| Poarch Band of Creek |
Liquid Fertilizer Plant
Controlled burning of crops
Residential trash burning
Particulate from gravel business |
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Tribal Governments or Organizations Currently Receiving Air
Grants:
Cherokees, Catawbas, and Choctaws.
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Programs Implemented by Tribes in Indian Country:
The Cherokees are implementing an ambient air monitoring
program. This program will consist of PM2.5, ozone, and carbon
monoxide, and meteorological monitoring at the onset. EPA-
Region 4, in conjunction with the State of North Carolina,
is providing technical assistance and guidance as necessary
to help build their capacity for a successful ambient air
monitoring program.
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Programs Implemented by Region 4 in Indian Country:
The Catawbas will be receiving an Acid Deposition
monitor from the EPA's Acid Rain Division in Headquarters.
They will receive full funding for maintenance and analysis
for several years from the Acid Division.
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Links to Region 4 Tribes:
Eastern Band
of Cherokee 
Mississippi Band Of Choctaw
Seminole Indians of Florida
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