S 1.2.1: DITCA

Expand the use of existing direct implementation tribal cooperative agreement authority (DITCA).

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EPA is working to expand the use of existing direct implementation tribal cooperative agreement authority (DITCA). The DITCA authority enables EPA to enter into financial assistance agreements with tribes and eligible intertribal consortia to help carry out Agency program implementation. These cooperative agreements can improve efficiency of EPA program implementation in Indian country. EPA is considering efforts to: (1) identify pilot projects where a single DITCA can provide compliance assistance for multiple tribal jurisdictions; (2) target DITCAs to areas of Indian country with significant facility non-compliance; and (3) track changes to facility compliance. EPA will work to educate program offices and regions on the availability and use of DITCAs by December 30, 2012.

Stakeholder(s):

• Tribes


• Intertribal Consortia

Indicator(s):

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