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On February 3, 2025, the EPA approved Amendment 02J30801 for the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program, providing $9,000 to the Native Village of Nunapitchuk for developing a Tribal Environmental Plan focused on reducing landfill use through community engagement and recycling initiatives.
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2025 |
2025-EPA-05146 |
0031371–0031658
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288 |
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Email correspondence dated February 15, 2025, between Bryan Mercier and Lucas Heitkamp regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions, with Charlie Dankert included for further discussion.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013119
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1 |
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Email correspondence dated February 17, 2025, from Lucas Heitkamp, Legislative Assistant to Senator Mike Rounds, to Bryan Mercier of the Bureau of Indian Affairs regarding the impact of the OPM probationary directive on tribal law enforcement positions.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013133
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1 |
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Mark Crowley, Legislative Director for Senator Jerry Moran, emailed DOI officials on February 14, 2025, inquiring about potential employee terminations at Haskell Indian Nations University and discussing legislation to charter the university as an independent entity.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013135
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1 |
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On February 17, 2025, Senator Jerry Moran requested U.S. Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to mitigate layoffs affecting Haskell Indian Nations University, emphasizing the need to retain staff for student support and academic integrity.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013136
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1 |
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On February 20, 2025, Senators Jeffrey A. Merkley and Chellie Pingree urged Secretary Doug Burgum to reinstate terminated Indian Affairs employees and lift the hiring freeze, citing violations of treaty obligations and the detrimental impact on Native communities.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013149–0013150
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2 |
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Email correspondence dated February 15, 2025, between Lucas Heitkamp, a Legislative Assistant for Senator Mike Rounds, and Charles M. Dankert, Senior Advisor to the Secretary at DOI, discussing the impact of OPM probationary directives on tribal law enforcement positions.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013162–0013163
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2 |
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Email correspondence dated February 27, 2025, between Mark Crowley, Legislative Director for Senator Jerry Moran, and Charles Dankert, Senior Advisor at the Department of the Interior, discusses concerns regarding probationary terminations affecting Haskell Indian Nations University.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0013176–0013177
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2 |
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Email from Sofia Deiro, Legislative Director for Congressman Tom Cole, sent on February 24, 2025, includes an inquiry letter to OMB regarding actions affecting tribal nations.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0027833
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1 |
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On February 24, 2025, Congressman Tom Cole wrote to OMB Director Russell Vought requesting information on how federal actions impact tribal nations and urging continued exemptions for tribal funding from DEIA initiatives.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0027834–0027835
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2 |
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Secretary's Memorandum 1078-010 from Brooke L. Rollins, dated May 5, 2025, clarifies the applicability of Executive Orders 14151, 14168, and 14173 to federally recognized Indian Tribes and related communities, emphasizing the Department of Agriculture's commitment to honor treaty rights and consult with Tribal offices.
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2025 |
OST-2025-1200 |
0027851–0027852
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2 |
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Email from Tyler Hassen to Charles Dankert dated February 19, 2025, regarding a discussion on workforce efficiency related to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Bureau of Trust Funds Administration (BTFA), and Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA).
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004517 |
0017484
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1 |
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On January 28, 2025, Philip Baker-Shenk of Holland & Knight emailed Bryan K. Mercier urging the posting of an OMB Q&A on the BIA website to alleviate concerns among Tribal clients regarding funding disbursements affected by recent Executive Orders.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-004681 |
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4 |
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Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs Action Plan outlines strategies to address the National Energy Emergency by reducing barriers for energy production on Indian trust lands, implementing directives from President Trump's Executive Order 14156, dated January 20, 2025.
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2025 |
DOI-2025-003783 |
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30 |
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Administrative Order on Consent issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on April 30, 2025, to the Metlakatla Indian Community for noncompliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act regarding their public water system.
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2025 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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8 |
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On May 2, 2024, the EPA sent a notice to Mayor Albert Smith of the Metlakatla Indian Community regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act at the Metlakatla Public Water System, requesting immediate corrective actions and offering consultation.
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2024 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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9 |
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On August 7, 2024, the EPA issued a Notice of Noncompliance to Chairman Talbert Cypress of the Miccosukee Tribe regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act related to lead and copper monitoring failures in their public water system.
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2024 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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6 |
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On November 9, 2022, the EPA issued a Notice of Violation to Mayor Albert G. Smith of the Metlakatla Indian Community for failing to correct significant deficiencies in the Community Water System, requiring public notification and corrective action.
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2022 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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8 |
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REGION 5 Enforcement and Compliance Assurance Division conducted a Compliance Evaluation Inspection of the Gun Lake Tribal Gaming Authority Wastewater Treatment Facility from August 2-3, 2022, to assess compliance with the Clean Water Act and NPDES permit requirements.
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2022 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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32 |
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Compliance Evaluation Inspection Report by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5, detailing the NPDES compliance inspection of the Lac Courte Oreilles Reserve Lagoon in Hayward, Wisconsin, conducted on October 28, 2020, by inspectors Val Dooling and Dean Maraldo.
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2020 |
EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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25 |
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On March 31, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a Notice of Noncompliance to Talbert Cypress, Chairman of the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, regarding violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act by the Tribe's public water system.
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EIP EPA Enforcement Records |
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4 |