Pacific Southwest, Region 9
Serving: Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, Pacific Islands, 148 Tribes
Information Resources
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- Maps
- EPA-Published Brochures and Documents
- EPA Resources on the Web
- Other Resources on the Web
- Archive
Maps
Region 9 Indian Reservations Web Version | PDF (1 pg, 142 KB)
Arizona Indian Reservations Web Verison | PDF (1 pg, 204 KB)
California Indian Reservations Web Version | PDF (1 pg, 280 KB)
Nevada Indian Reservations Web Version | PDF (1 pg, 169 KB)
For additional tribal maps, visit the Bureau of Indian Affairs website
EPA-Published Brochures and Documents
EPA Region 9 Approach to Consultation with Tribal Governments Regarding Non-Enforcement Related Matters
- Promoting Tribal Success in EPA Programs (PDF) May 3, 2007 (12 pp, 237K)
- Tribal Successes: Protecting the Environment and Natural Resources (PDF) May 2007 (44 pp, 3.4M)
- Consultation approach transmittal memo, signed by Regional Administrator (PDF) (3 pp, 158 KB)
- EPA Region 9 Approach to Consultation with Tribal Governments Regarding Non-Enforcement Related Matters (PDF) (10 pp, 43K)
- Exhibit A (PDF) (13 pp, 47K)
- Exhibit B (PDF) (9 pp, 28K)
- Exhibit C (PDF) (3 pp, 11K)
- CWA Requirements for Construction Projects in Indian Country (PDF) (2 pp, 430K)
- Tribal Wastewater fact sheet (PDF) (4pp, 429K)
- About the Tribal Solid Waste and Pollution Prevention Program (PDF) (brochure 11 x 8.5 inches, pp, 52K)
- About the Tribal Nonpoint Source Pollution Program (PDF) (brochure 14 x 8.5 inches, pp, 1.5MB)
- EPA Region 9 Quality Assurance Program Support for Environmental Assessment Grants for Tribes The Quality Assurance Program has a resourceful Web page for tribes in need of sampling guides, forms, and tables. Guidance documents are available for download in PDF.
- Co-sponsoring the 21st Annual Region 9 Tribal / EPA Conference (PDF) (1 pg, 51K)
- Administration of the Region-wide Tribal Travel Program Fund (PDF) (1 pg, 11K)
- Download the National TAS Strategy (includes Air and Water), finalized Jan. 2008 (PDF) (38 pp, 309K)
EPA Resources on the Web
Region 9
EPA Region 9 Organization Chart
If you are unfamiliar with the organizational structure of EPA's Region 9 or if you wish to write to a specific division you can find the information on our organizational chart.
EPA Region 9: Grants
Provides information about available grants, how to apply, managing grants, and open requests for grant proposals.
Information On Toxics Release Inventory (Tri) For Tribes (PDF) (28 pp, 509K)
Children's Health
Information On Asbestos-In-Schools For Tribes (PDF) (28 pp, 1.3M)
Information On Taking Action On Asthma For Tribes (PDF) (22 pp, 841K)
Information On Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning For Tribes (PDF) (37 pp, 1.5M)
Information On Children's Environmental Health For Tribes (PDF) (13 pp, 1.2M)
Resource Guide On Preventing Childhood Lead Poisoning For Tribes (PDF) (18 pp, 324K)
Other Resources on the Web
The following is only a small fraction of the information available to tribes on the World Wide Web and by no means is it intended to be an exhaustive list. However, this is a quick reference guide that can direct you to the specifics of your interest. While EPA is not responsible for the information given in these sites, we provide this selection of links as a service. We hope you find it useful.
Tribal-EPA Programs
- American Indian Environmental Office
- EPA Region 9 Tribal Newsletters
- National Water Program Strategic Plan 2004-2008 and National Program Guidance for 2005
- Navajo Nation EPA Superfund Program
- Navajo Nation EPA Delegation of Authority Agreement for Title V permitting
- Office of Compliance
U.S. Government Links 
- Administration for Native Americans
- American Indian Health Service
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance
- Codetalk: HUD's Office of Native American Programs
- Department of Energy Web site
- National Park Service (NPS)
- Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
- THOMAS: Legislative Information on the Internet
- U.S. Government Printing Office (Federal Register)
- USDA Conservation Programs
- 2000 Census
American Indian Organizations 
- American Indian Research and Policy Institute
- Native Web
- National American Indian Housing Council
- National Congress of American Indians
- National Tribal Environmental Council
- Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada
- Inter-Tribal Council of Arizona
Environmental Links 
- National Drinking Water Clearinghouse (NDWC)
- Envirolink
- North American Lake Management Society (NALMS)
Legal Research Databases on American Indian Issues 
- National Compliance Assistance Clearinghouse
- National Tribal Justice Resource Center
- National Indian Justice Center
- Tribal compliance and enforcement-related assistance
- Tribal Court Clearinghouse
Archive
The following documents and links are provided for historical reference only.
Tribal successes of Past Years
Past Tribal-EPA Conferences
2006 Tribal Environmental Conference