EPAs Region 10 office serves 271 federally recognized tribes in Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
Who has legal jurisdiction on Indian reservations?
Generally, tribal courts have civil jurisdiction over Indians and non-Indians who either reside or do business on federal Indian reservations. They also have criminal jurisdiction over violations of tribal laws committed by tribal members residing or doing business on the reservation.
What is EPA Region 10?
EPAs Pacific Northwest Regional Office covers Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and 271 Tribal Nations. Environmental focus areas include air quality, ecosystems, Superfund, water quality and waste and chemical management.
Does the EPA have jurisdiction on tribal lands?
Introduction. EPA works closely with federally recognized Indian tribes to ensure compliance at federally regulated facilities in Indian country. Tribes authorized to implement federal enforcement programs must have enforcement authorities that are at least as stringent as federal law.
What is the EPA Region 7 Tribal Program?
EPA Region 7 is committed to helping tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water.
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Related forms
2017-2023 Form NJ DoT Nexus Questionnaire Fill Online
Most activities or project proposals that use, develop, or repurpose resources on American Indian and Alaska Native trust or restricted lands require NEPA compliance.
Who governs tribal lands?
The tribal council, not the local government or the United States federal government, often has jurisdiction over reservations. Different reservations have different systems of government, which may or may not replicate the forms of government found outside the reservation.
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