4.1: Exposure Risk
OPPTS intends to work to improve the ability of EPA and tribes to recognize, evaluate and address the extent of chemical and
pesticide exposure risks in ICOTA.
Other Information:
Work Activity 4.1.1 OPPTS intends to continue lead awareness efforts and work to improve tribal ability to undertake lead
screening for tribal communities. Work Activity 4.1.2 OPPTS intends to continue gathering baseline assessment information
on tribal lead poisoning and pre-1978 tribal housing stock and intends to continue exploring more effective means of addressing
lead issues in these areas. This work should be shared with EPA’s American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO) and other federal
agencies (e.g., Indian Health Service). Work Activity 4.1.3 OPPTS intends to host at least two interagency meetings that include
members from agencies such as EPA, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Indian Health Service, the Department of Housing and
Urban Development, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission and our tribal partners. The meetings should help to develop
recommendations for federal government coordination with tribal governments in their efforts to reduce the risks of lead poisoning
and other toxic exposures to tribal communities.
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