2.2: Tribal Programs
OPPTS intends to improve the ability of tribes to define, design, implement and sustain well-rounded toxics, pollution prevention
and pesticide programs suited to their needs.
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Work Activity 2.2.1 OPPTS intends to prepare a comprehensive tribal guidance document that defines and assists in the development
of well-rounded pollution prevention programs and activities that meet tribal needs. Work Activity 2.2.2 OPPTS intends to
leverage EPA’s Environmental Preferable Purchasing (EPP), green building, sustainable development, solid waste reduction and
other pollution prevention-related programs to promote these practices in ICOTA. The Office intends to support tribal demonstration
projects or training on these topics whenever possible. Work Activity 2.2.3 OPPTS intends to develop specific pollution prevention
methods for tribes targeting tribal hotels, casinos, schools, hospitals, clinics, marinas, gas stations, and other structures.
Work Activity 2.2.4 OPPTS intends to work with other partners to review and appropriately update documents that identify and
describe the basic elements of an EPA funded tribal pesticide program. Work Activity 2.2.5 OPPTS intends to support a means
to develop and offer intermediate and advanced water quality and pesticide management courses for tribal environmental managers
and staff. Work Activity 2.2.6 OPPTS intends to encourage the sharing of pollution prevention, toxics and pesticide management
expertise among tribal professionals through FOSTTA, TPPC, TOC and other tribal organizations, such as the National Tribal
Environmental Council (NTEC) and the United South Eastern Tribes (USET). Efforts to gather and share successful tribal and
other pollution prevention projects should be made. The Office intends to pilot a program to facilitate the partnering of
experienced tribal program managers with those who may be less experienced. Work Activity 2.2.7 OPPTS intends to work with
other EPA offices and federal agencies to identify the location of abandoned PCB transformers and capacitors in ICOTA and
to develop appropriate educational materials on PCBs for use in tribal communities.
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