1.4: Human and Environmental Risks

OPPTS intends to support programs and projects that allow tribes to identify and reduce the human and environmental risks that may accompany exposure to pesticides and toxic chemicals (such as asbestos, persistent organic pollutants, and persistent bioaccumulative chemicals including dioxins, mercury, and polychlorinated biphenyls). These efforts may include outreach, technical training and assistance, specific funding, and implementation of corrective measures.

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Work Activity 1.4.1 OPPTS intends to host at least one interagency meeting with tribes and with federal agencies that work with tribal governments to develop recommendations and identify existing governmental resources and programs. The meeting should help OPPTS identify and work toward integrating a comprehensive, cross agency federal effort to address toxics and pesticide issues in ICOTA. Work Activity 1.4.2 OPPTS headquarters (with assistance from regional offices as appropriate) intends to sponsor or co-sponsor trainthe-trainer sessions, and toxics and pesticide management workshops at locations in ICOTA. Sessions and workshops should cover the management of toxic chemicals, pesticides, and other materials including lead and asbestos, and will be offered by and for interested parties in other federal agencies as well as tribal environmental managers. Work Activity 1.4.3 OPPTS intends to consult with the federally-recognized tribes and work to establish policies and procedures for input on related national and international decision-making leading to agreements and policies.

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