Main Title |
Tribal superfund program needs clear direction and actions to improve effectiveness |
Other Authors |
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Washington, DC. Office of the Inspector General. |
Publisher |
United States Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Inspector General, |
Year Published |
2004 |
Report Number |
2004-P-00035 ; PB2005-101105 |
Stock Number |
PB2005-101105 |
OCLC Number |
61194197 |
Subjects |
Indian reservations--Environmental aspects--United States ;
Hazardous substances--Law and legislation--Indian Territory ;
Hazardous waste site remediation--Government policy--United States ;
Land use--Law and legislation--United States--States
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Additional Subjects |
United States--Environmental Protection Agency ;
American Indians ;
Superfund ;
Waste management ;
Hazardous materials ;
Initiatives ;
Roles ;
Relationships ;
Guidance ;
Effectiveness ;
Navajo Nation
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Internet Access |
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
ESAD |
PB 2005-101105 |
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Region 10 Library/Seattle,WA |
08/03/2005 |
NTIS |
PB2005-101105 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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Collation |
76p |
Abstract |
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA's) strategy to achieve its goals, including those addressing the cleanup of hazardous waste, is dependent upon partnerships, notably those with tribes and States. While American Indian tribes are treated substantially similar to States regarding Superfund activity, EPA's Federal trust responsibility creates a special obligation to consult with tribes, consider tribal interests, and protect tribal rights. Formidable challenges in EPA's partnership efforts with tribes include the large number and wide dispersion of tribes and a 'close to the land' lifestyle that results in disproportionate impacts to tribes. EPA's Office of Solid Waste and Emergency Response asked that we evaluate the progress the Agency is making enhancing the role of Indian tribes in the Superfund program. We evaluated the effectiveness of: actions EPA has taken to enhance the role of the tribes; EPA's primary initiative for enhancing tribal relationships in Superfund; EPA's system for measuring and accounting for progress; and regional processes in enhancing working relationships with tribes. |
Notes |
"September 30, 2004." "Evaluation Report." "Report No. 2004-P-00035." |