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  Serving Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee
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Indian Program

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Indian Program is to accomplish the protection of health and the environment in Indian Country by promoting the comprehensive implementation of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulatory and voluntary programs, in partnership with the recognized Tribes.

The mission of the Tribal Government Coordinator is to provide leadership and advice to the Region 4 regulatory program and voluntary program offices.

Program Activities

The Region 4 Indian Program assists the Indian Tribes in the region to build environmental programs and compliance capabilities and capacity. This program provides Tribal governments with information, training, and grant funding.  In addition, the Indian Program addresses Indian issues and the impact of Region 4 activities on native Americans.  There are representatives from each of the offices within the Region that work together to assist the Indian Program in meeting its compliance assistance and outreach obligations.

Tribal Environmental Accomplishments Report

The photographs in this report depict a few of the many accomplishments of the Tribal governments in the region. From water and sewer system improvements to newly opened recycling centers, from environmental monitoring of all types, to vigorous enforcement of programs, the Tribal governments take protection of the environment on Tribal Lands seriously. Listed as part of the report are important contact information for each Tribe. Look for updates of this report every six months.

Read the Tribal Environmental Accomplishments Report - March 2004 (4.76 MB pdf)

Region 4 Indian Program Contacts

Tribal Government Coordinator
William Patton
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, South West
Atlanta, Georgia  30303-3104
Phone:     (404) 562-8632
Facsimile: (404) 562-9961
E-Mail:    patton.bill@epa.gov 

Environmental Protection Specialist
Donna Robinson
United States Environmental Protection Agency
61 Forsyth Street, South West
Atlanta, Georgia  30303-3104
Phone:      (404) 562-9632
Facsimile:  (404) 562-9598
E-Mail:      robinson.donna@epa.gov

Indian Lands Attorney
Joan Redleaf Durbin
United States Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Accountability Division
61 Forsyth Street South West
Atlanta, Georgia  30303-3104
Phone:      (404) 562-9544
Facsimile:  (404) 562-9486
E-Mail:      redleaf-durbin@epa.gov

 
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