Documents related to the Spring 2020 Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) Virtual Meeting for EPA's Pacific Southwest, Region 9.
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FINAL AGENDA (PDF)(5 pp, 3 MB,
April 27, 2020)
FINAL agenda for the Spring 2020 Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) Virtual Meeting in EPA's Pacific Southwest, Region 9.
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Q&A from EPA Region 9 RA Call with Tribal Leaders (PDF)(7 pp, 335 K,
April 13, 2020)
On April 13, Region 9 Regional Administrator (RA) John Busterud convened a virtual roundtable discussion for tribal leaders in Region 9 to address concerns and questions stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Topics included emergency management, enforcement, and grants, among others. EPA Region 9 staff and senior management were also on hand to answer questions.
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COVID-19 Guidance OGD FAQ's (PDF)(1 pg, 81 K,
April 2020)
Frequently Asked Questions on Grant Issues in Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Public Health Emergency.
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EPA Region 9 Grants Handbook (Interim) (PDF)(85 pp, 3 MB,
April 2020)
This (Interim) 2020 Grants Handbook complements the information provided in the training modules and helps establish a solid foundation for understanding EPA's grant requirements.
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CWA Handout: Proposed EPA Rulemakings Factsheet (PDF)(2 pp, 177 K,
April 2020)
Information on proposed Clean Water Act and Safe Drinking Water Act rulemakings.
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Links from Spring RTOC Chats (PDF)(1 pg, 151 K,
April 2020)
Compilation of all the links from the Spring RTOC chat logs.
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Presentation: CA Dept of Food & Ag Integrated Pest Control (PDF)(19 pp, 3 MB,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 RTOC California Work Group Session with an overview on California Department of Food and Agriculture’s Integrated Pest Control Branch.
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Presentation: State Water Board Cannabis Policy Updates and Implementation (PDF)(27 pp, 6 MB,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 RTOC California Work Group Session with an overview on the Water Boards Cannabis Program.
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Presentation: CA Water Boards Tribal Beneficial Uses (PDF)(16 pp, 3 MB,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 RTOC California Work Group Session on the basin plan/triennial review process, information on the Tribal Beneficial Uses Working Group, and updates from the Regional Water Quality Control Boards.
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Presentation: EPA R9 Emergency Response Program (PDF)(26 pp, 6 MB,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 Plenary RTOC that provides information on the type of support the EPA Region 9 Emergency Response Program can provide to tribes.
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Presentation: EPA R9 Grants Working Session (PDF)(35 pp, 524 K,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 Grants Working Session that provides information on the Grants Branch roles, COVID-19 administrative flexibilities, the RTP finance center transition, and other updates.
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Presentation: EPA R9 Water Division Breakout Session (PDF)(12 pp, 663 K,
April 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 EPA R9 Water Division Breakout Session that provides information on COVID 19 water quality concerns, PFAS, grant flexibility, and regulatory actions.
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Presentation: US EPA Budget Overview (PDF)(35 pp, 517 K,
May 2020)
Presentation from the Spring 2020 Plenary RTOC that provides an overview of the federal budget process, EPA’s overall funding sources, and budget trends.