American Indian Environmental Office
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__/__/2023

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                                         DRAFT: Combined ETEP and GAP Work Plan
                                         DRAFT: Combined ETEP and GAP Work Plan
             Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP)
      Combined EPA-Tribal Environmental (ETEP) and GAP Work Plan Template

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EPA Region: Click or tap here to enter text.
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This combined ETEP and GAP Work Plan includes requirements listed in the 2022 GAP Guidance and 40 CFR § 35.507, and the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992. 

                                       
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Section 1: Implementation of the Federal Environmental Programs on the Reservation
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Including: EPA Regulated Entities & EPA Program Priorities (including Direct Implementation)

As stated in the 2022 GAP Guidance, EPA Regional Offices should develop and provide each Tribe with a draft inventory of federally-regulated entities in Indian country, to be incorporated into the tables below. Tribes may also consider adding regulated entities that are not within Indian country but that may impact the Tribe's environment. EPA maintains program-specific databases of regulated entities and data query tools that Tribes may use to identify additional regulated entities of interest. See page 18 of the 2022 GAP Guidance for more information.

EPA Regional Offices shall also identify EPA's Direct Implementation (DI) responsibilities for each Tribe, detailed in the tables below.


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A) EPA Direct Implementation
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*EPA-Regulated Entities Identified in Indian Country: [Example: There are currently no EPA-regulated entities identified for this Reservation. (As new regulated entities are identified, additional federal requirements are promulgated, or conditions on the Reservation change, EPA may exercise additional regulatory authorities or provide other assistance to the Tribe.)]
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Information about the regulated entities (optional): [Example: Area is in non-attainment status.]
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Primary Federal Statute: [Example: Clean Air Act]
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Primary EPA Contact (optional): 
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Primary Tribal Contact (optional): 
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Has the Tribe been delegated, authorized, or approved the program? 
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Anticipated EPA Direct Implementation Activities (completed by EPA)
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Anticipated Tribal Activities to Support EPA Direct Implementation (completed by Tribe)  -  optional
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Tribe's Long-Term Program Development Goal (choose one: 1. Tribal Assumption of Program Authority, 2. Meaningful Participation, 3. Solid and Hazardous Waste Implementation; as identified in Section 2 below)
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Information about the regulated entities (optional): 
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Primary Federal Statute: [Example: Clean Air Act]
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Primary EPA Contact (optional): 
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Primary Tribal Contact (optional): 
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Has the Tribe been delegated, authorized, or approved the program? 
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If the answer to the question above is No, complete the following section:
Anticipated EPA Direct Implementation Activities (completed by EPA)
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Anticipated Tribal Activities to Support EPA Direct Implementation (completed by Tribe)  -  optional
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Tribe's Long-Term Program Development Goal (choose one: 1. Tribal Assumption of Program Authority; 2. Meaningful Participation; 3. Solid and Hazardous Waste Implementation; as identified in Section 2 below)
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B) Additional EPA Program Priorities
List, if applicable (including, for example, regional and national priorities identified in the EPA Strategic Plan or included in National Program Guidance): 

*Add or remove program priorities, as applicable. 

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Section 2: Tribal Priorities and GAP Work Plan

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Priority Area
[Example: Improve Solid Waste Management]
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Short description of priority area (summary of the proposed work): [Example: The Tribe will continue to maintain and enhance a core solid and hazardous waste management program to ensure the ability of the Tribe to respond protect land, water, and air resources.]
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Capacity indicator(s) associated with this priority: [Example: RCRA 01.02 Recipient is preparing/updating a Tribally-approved Integrated Waste Management Plan (IWMP) and RCRA 01.03 Recipient is establishing a waste minimization program.]
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Anticipated timeline for completing capacity indicator(s) above (i.e., within this ETEP, or beyond this ETEP): [Example: Indicator is in progress and will not be completed within the ETEP timeframe.]
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Tribe's long-term program development goal for this priority area (choose one: 1. Tribal Assumption of Program Authority; 2. Meaningful Participation; 3. Solid and Hazardous Waste Implementation; see page 19 in the 2022 GAP Guidance for more information): [Example: 3. Solid and Hazardous Waste Implementation]
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Requested EPA assistance to support this priority (examples could include: consortia support, coordination/facilitation, site visit, technical assistance, training, etc.): [Example: Tribe requests assistance with updating IWMP, grant support for enhanced recycling waste diversion, technical assistance and training on solid waste enforcement strategies.]
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Work Plan Components associated with this priority area are:
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      Work Plan Component
[Example: Solid and Hazardous Waste Management]
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Funding for this Component: [Example: $30,000 per fiscal year]
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Estimated Work Years: [Example: .3 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)]
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Work Plan Commitments
                                       
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    OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES (TRIBAL ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES FOR COMMITMENT)
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                  EPA Use Only: Strategic Goal Information (EPA Order 5700.7A1)
[Example: 2022-2026 Strategic Plan]

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[Example: Goal 2: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice]
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[Example: Objective 2.1 Promote Environmental Justice Efforts at the Federal, Tribal, State, and Local Levels]
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      Work Plan Component
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Work Plan Commitments
                                       
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    OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES (TRIBAL ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES FOR COMMITMENT)
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                  EPA Use Only: Strategic Goal Information (EPA Order 5700.7A1)
[Example: 2022-2026 Strategic Plan]

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[Example: Goal 2: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice]
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Priority Area
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Short description of priority area (summary of the proposed work): 
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Capacity indicator(s) associated with this priority: 
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Anticipated timeline for completing capacity indicator(s) above (i.e., within this ETEP, or beyond this ETEP): 
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Tribe's long-term program development goal for this priority area (choose one: 1. Tribal Assumption of Program Authority; 2. Meaningful Participation; 3. Solid and Hazardous Waste Implementation; see page 19 in the 2022 GAP Guidance for more information): 
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Requested EPA assistance to support this priority (examples could include: consortia support, coordination/facilitation, site visit, technical assistance, training, etc.): 
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Work Plan Components associated with this priority area are:
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      Work Plan Component
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Work Plan Commitments
                                       
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    OUTPUTS AND OUTCOMES (TRIBAL ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES FOR COMMITMENT)
          EPA ROLES AND RESPONSBILITIES FOR COMMITMENT, IF APPLICABLE
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                  EPA Use Only: Strategic Goal Information (EPA Order 5700.7A1)
[Example: 2022-2026 Strategic Plan]

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[Example: Goal 2: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice]
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      Work Plan Component
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Work Plan Commitments
                                       
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                  EPA Use Only: Strategic Goal Information (EPA Order 5700.7A1)
[Example: 2022-2026 Strategic Plan]

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[Example: Goal 2: Take Decisive Action to Advance Environmental Justice]
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Section 2, Continued: Solid Waste Service Delivery (Optional)

As stated in the 2022 GAP Guidance, a Tribe should have a Tribally-approved integrated waste management plan (IWMP) that addresses the current service delivery activities if the GAP award includes solid waste and recovered materials collection, transportation, backhaul, and disposal services. However, if the Tribe does not have an approved IWMP in place, or if the Tribe's IWMP does not address the service delivery activities funded by GAP, the following items should be included in the below table: 

 A description of the Tribe's waste management program structure and administration, 
 Current and proposed waste management practices, and 
 A description of the community service area. 

(See page 11 of the 2022 GAP Guidance for more information.)


Integrated Waste Management Plan Information
Section I:
☐Yes, the Tribe has a current IWMP that includes the relevant information. Date of plan: Click or tap here to enter text. 
      *Do not fill out Section II.
☐No, the Tribe does not have a current IWMP that includes the relevant information. 
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Section II:
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Section 3: Performance Evaluation Process and Reporting Schedule

A GAP work plan should have a performance evaluation process and reporting schedule in accordance with work plan requirements in 40 CFR § 35.507. The schedule must require the Tribe to report at least annually and must satisfy the requirements for progress reporting under 2 CFR 200.329.

The joint evaluation process requirements are specifically outlined in § 35.515 and include:

 A discussion of accomplishments as measured against work plan commitment,
 A discussion of the cumulative effectiveness of the work performed under all work plan components,
 A discussion of existing and potential problem areas, and
 Suggestions for improvement, including, where feasible, schedules for making improvements. 
   
  Resolution of issues. If the joint evaluation reveals that the Tribe has not made sufficient progress under the work plan, the Region and the Tribe will negotiate a resolution that addresses the issues. If the issues cannot be resolved through negotiation, the Region may take appropriate measures under 2 CFR 200.339 - 200.243. The Tribe may request a review of the Regional Administrator's decision under the dispute processes in 2 CFR part 1500, subpart E.
  
  Evaluation reports. The Region will ensure that the required evaluations are performed according to the negotiated schedule and that copies of evaluation reports are placed in the official files and provided to the Tribe.







