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Tribal Air Program Main Page
OAQ Tribal Air Program
New! Tribal Air Grants Menu of Options: A Tool for Developing and Managing
Tribal Air Grants for Environmental Results
Overview
Grants
Federal Air Rules for Reservations
Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment
Emissions Inventories
Indoor Air and Radon
Permits
Eligibility Determinations and the Tribal Authority Rule
Regulation Development and Tribal Implementation Plans
Air Pollution Incident Complaints
Training and Resources
Region 10 Tribes: Air Quality Projects, Programs and Organizations
Tribal Links
Frequently Asked Questions re Tribes and the Clean Air Act
Tribal Specialists
Overview
Region 10's Office of Air Quality (OAQ) is committed to protecting the health of the people and the environmental resources in Indian Country, while supporting tribal self-government, fulfilling the Federal trust responsibility and strengthening government-to-government relations between tribes and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). See our Tribal Handbook.
Within Region 10 there are 271 Federally recognized Indian tribes: 229 in Alaska, 4 in Idaho, 9 in Oregon, and 29 in Washington.
The Tribal Authority Rule (40 CFR, Part 49), Indian Tribes: Air Quality Planning and Management (63 FR 7253, February 12, 1998) implements section 301 of the Clean Air Act (CAA) which authorizes the Administrator to decide which provisions of the CAA to make available for tribal implementation and which to reserve for EPA implementation. The rule provides that tribes may be treated in the same manner as States (TAS) for virtually all CAA programs. The rule grants tribes, with EPA-approved CAA programs, authority for these programs over all air resources within the exterior boundaries of their reservation (including non-Indian owned fee lands). For off-reservation areas, tribes must demonstrate the basis for jurisdiction.
Region 10's direct implementation roles under the CAA call for administering CAA mandated programs in Indian Country in instances where a tribe is not administering provisions of these programs. The programs currently available for EPA's direct implementation include the CAA Title V Operating Permit (Part 71), Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Construction Permits, New Source Performance Standards (NSPS), National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)and Attainment Status Designations for criteria pollutants. EPA's role also includes compliance and enforcement actions when necessary.
EPA Region 10 has proposed to establish Federal Implementation Plans (FIPs) referred to as the Federal Air Rules for Reservations to fill the regulatory gap on 39 Indian reservations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. By means of these rules, EPA will impose regulatory requirements on industry and residents of reservation, similar to those imposed by the rules of State and Local air agencies in the surrounding areas. When promulgated, these rules will be an important step in ensuring that basic air quality protection is in place to protect health and welfare on Indian reservations located in the Pacific Northwest. See the draft Federal Air Rules for Reservations.
Where tribes choose to develop their own CAA programs, EPA is responsible for identifying and providing resources, tools, and technical support that tribes will need to develop and implement these programs. The OAQ will, pending program approval and available funding, provide a tribe with funding through CAA Sections 103 and 105 grants and cooperative agreements to assess and manage air quality on its reservation.. In addition, tribes can apply for funding assistance for initial air quality work under the Region 10's Office of Tribal Operations, General Assistance Program grants or, for tribes implementing environmental programs in several media, a Performance Partnership Grant.
Office of Air Quality Tribal Specialists:
Mary Manous, Lead
(206) 553-1059
Manous.Mary@epa.gov
Diana Boquist
(206) 553-1586
Boquist.Diana@epa.gov
Doug Cole
(208) 378-5764
Cole.Doug@epa.gov
Grants & Funding Options for Tribes:
Eligible tribes may seek funding to develop tribal air programs under three separate authorities:
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (42 USC §4368b)
Clean Air Act Project funding (CAA §103(b))
Clean Air Act Program funding (CAA §105)
Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) to do initial assessment and capacity building. See also Region 10 Office of Tribal Operations.
CAA 103 Air Project Grants
CAA §103(a) establishes EPA’s authority to conduct, and promote the coordination and acceleration of, research, investigations, experiments, demonstrations, surveys, and studies relating to the causes, effects (including health and welfare effects), extent, prevention, and control of air pollution.
CAA 105 Air Program Grants
This authority provides for “implementing programs for the prevention and control of air pollution or implementation of national primary and secondary ambient air quality standards. (CAA §105(a)(1)(A)). The CAA further defines implementation as any activity related to the planning, developing, establishing, carrying-out, improving, or maintaining of such programs. (CAA §105(a)(1)(A)).
Tribal Air Project Officers:
Mary Manous, Lead, (206) 553-1059, manous.mary@epa.gov
Diana Boquist (206) 553-1586, boquist.diana@epa.gov
Doug Cole (208) 378-5764 (Idaho) cole.doug@epa.gov
Grant Writing Tutorial
Grant Application Kit
Air Quality Monitoring and Assessment
Emissions Inventories
Contacts:
General Information: Madonna Narvaez (206) 553- 2117, narvaez.madonna@epa.gov
Data Management: Bill Puckett, (206) 553-1702, puckett.william@epa.gov
Emissions Inventory Data
Emission Inventory Training
Indoor Air and Radon
Contacts:
Indoor Air Quality: Ann Wawrukiewicz (206) 553- 2117, wawrukiewicz.ann@epa.gov
Radon: Davis Zhen (206) 553-7660 zhen.davis@epa.gov
Indoor Air
Indoor Air Topics
Radon
Permits
Contacts:
Title V Fees/Permits/ Toxics: Lucita Valiere (206) 553-8087 valiere.lucita@epa.gov
Title V Part 71 (Tribal) : Doug Hardesty (208) 378-5759 hardesty.doug@epa.gov
Construction Permits (PSD): Lester Keel (206) 553- 1754, keel.lester@epa.gov
Region 10's Permit Program: [Links to: OAQ’s Permit webpage]
Tribal Operating Permit Program
Forms for Operating Permit Program
Eligiblity Determinations and the Tribal Authority Rule
Contacts:
Rich McAllister (206) 553-8203 mcallister.rich@epa.gov
Mary Manous (206) 553-1059 manous.mary@epa.gov
Tribal Authority Rule - Background
Tribal Authority Rule - Regulation
Tribal Authority Rule - Reference (OAR Tribal site)
Regulation Development and Tribal Implementation Plans
Contacts:
Dave Bray (206) 553-4253 bray.dave@epa.gov
Mary Manous (206) 553-1059 manous.mary@epa.gov
Tribal Implementation Plans - Authority to develop
Tribal Implementation Plans - Guidance
Air Pollution Incident Complaints/Enforcement:
Contacts:
Jay Hirama (206) 553-1777 hirama.jay@epa.gov
Don Dossett (206) 553-8257 dossett.donald@epa.gov
Region 10 Compliance Assistance
Links for Training and Resources
Training (links to the OAR Tribal Web site)
Region 10 Office of Tribal Operations
EPA Office of Air and Radiation, Tribal Program
Bureau of Indian Affairs
EPA Program Offices & Tribal Programs
Northern Arizona University - Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
Alaska Tribal Organizations
Region 10 Tribes and Tribal Organiziations
Pacific Northwest Tribal Air Network [PNTAN]
Affliated Tribes of Northwest Indians
Tribal Links:
Chehalis Tribe
Colville
Coeur d’Alene
Kootenai
Makah
Nez Perce
Puyallup
Shoshone Bannock
Spokane
Suquamish
Swinomish
Tulalip
Umatilla
Warm Springs
Frequently Asked Questions in re Tribes and the Clean Air Act
How is the Clean Air Act implemented on Federally Recognized Indian Reservations where states have no jurisdiction?
The federal government has responsibility for directly administering CAA mandated programs in Indian Country in instances where a tribe is not administering provisions of these programs. EPA provides assistance to Tribes who wish to develop their own air quality regulations under the CAA for managing air quality on their reservations.
What are the types of financial assistance available to Tribes for doing work under the Clean Air Act?
In addition to grants under the EPA Indian General Assistance Program to build tribal capacity and assess environmental needs, Tribes can apply for assistance under CAA Section 103 for project to investigate the causes and prevention of air pollution and under CAA Section 105 for implementing tribal air programs to manage the air quality issues and concerns on the reservation.
What is a Quality Assurance Project Plan and its role in data collection under CAA funded activities?
An EPA-approved Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) is required to ensure that data collected is valid and can be relied upon for its intended purpose. Grant regulations require that the QAPP be approved prior to data collection in order for associated costs to be reimbursable.
What is the purpose of the Quarterly Performance Report from grantees?
The Performance Report, typically submitted on a quarterly basis, documents the progress under the grant work plan toward completion of the agreed tasks, objectives, and deliverables. Pursuant to 40 CFR 31.40 they must contain “brief information on the following:
(1) A comparison of actual accomplishments to the objectives established for the period. Where the output of the project can be quantified, a computation of the cost per unit of output may be required if that information will be useful.
(2) The reasons for slippage if established objectives were not met.
(3) Additional pertinent information including, when appropriate, analysis and explanation of cost overruns, or high unit costs.
Unit:
Point of contact: Mary Manous
Email: manous.mary@epa.gov
Phone Number:
Last Updated: 10/07/2004 10:41:24 AM
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