Provide funding support for the operation of the umatilla tribe's continuing air quality management program while giving greater flexibility to address the tribe's highest environmental priorities,…

The Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation a $442,430 cooperative agreement under the Performance Partnership Grants program (CFDA 66.605) to operate the tribe's continuing air quality management program from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Key activities to be supported by this funding include implementation and management of federal air rules on tribal reservations, air quality monitoring and assessment to ensure protection of national ambient air quality standards, and air quality education and outreach. The agreement aims to provide greater flexibility for the tribe to address high environmental priorities while strengthening the EPA-tribal partnership.

Provide funding support for the operation of the umatilla tribe's continuing air quality management program while giving greater flexibility to address the tribe's highest environmental priorities, improve environmental performance, achieve administrative savings, and strengthen the partnership between the tribe and EPA. Activities include implementation and management of the federal air rules for reservations, air quality monitoring and assessment, and air quality education and outreach. These activities will protect public health by ensuring that the national ambient air quality standards are being protected on and near the umatilla reservation.