3: Program Coverage
Develop Methods for Fostering Greater Program Coverage for Tribal Communities Other Information:
Ongoing Activities – Goal 3 The following sections summarize current OPPTS projects and programs associated with Goal 3 and
its stated objectives and work-activities. Lead-Based Paint Activities Program (OPPT) EPA implements, administers and enforces
the Federal Lead- Based Paint Activities Program in states, areas of Indian country, and territories that do not have EPA-approved
lead programs. EPA awards grants to tribes to develop authorized lead programs within their own communities. Tribes are encouraged
to establish accreditation, certification and work place standards programs which are as protective as the those required
by the federal program. Since its inception in Fiscal Year 1994 and continuing through 2002, 151 grants have been issued to
tribes for a total of approximately $10.6 million. OPPT’s Community Assistance Technical Team OPPT supports working to build
the capacity of communities to understand and improve their local environments. OPPT helps to develop the information, assessment
tools, and training that communities need to implement the Community Based Environmental Protection (CBEP) approach. OPPT’s
Community Assistance Technical Team was established to provide support to communities. The team is currently developing a
“how-to” manual to help communities use risk-based screening methods and tools to understand and improve local air quality.
In the future, the team plans to develop multi-media assessment guides and training for communities. Pesticide Circuit Rider
Program EPA provides funding for a highly successful tribal pesticide circuit rider program in Region 10. Under this effort,
a single expert, based with the Coeur d’Alene tribe, responds to the pesticide management related needs of six tribes in the
region. Working with OECA OPPTS continues to work closely with OECA, which funds both tribal pesticide and toxic programs,
to promote federal regulation enforcement and compliance in Indian country and other tribal areas including those in Alaska.
Where EPA directly implements relevant programs, OPPTS coordinates central review and comment for the FIFRA Project Officer’s
Manual and the FIFRA Enforcement Guidance document, two major OECA publications with implications for pesticide management
in ICOTA.
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