Documents/OPPTST/Missions


  • Mission [1]
    • To protect and improve human health and the environment in Indian country and other tribal areas including in Alaska; to achieve risk reduction, sustainability, environmental justice, and enhanced quality of life for members of tribal communities throughout the United States. To promote safer designs, wiser use of materials, products, processes, practices and technologies, and disposal methods using pollution prevention as the principle of first choice in Indian country and other tribal areas including in Alaska. To provide information, education and technical assistance to empower tribes to make informed decisions on the risks associated with pesticides and toxic substances.