This agreement provides clean air act (CAA) 105 program (air pollution control-40 CFR 35.140) to the confederated tribes of umatilla indian reservation (CTUIR) to enhance the understanding of air…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 10 awarded the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation $466,613 under the Air Pollution Control Program Support formula grant (CFDA 66.001) on January 1, 2026, for a period of performance through December 31, 2027.

The recipient will collect air monitoring data, assist EPA with implementation of the Federal Air Rules for Reservations (FARR) under a delegation agreement, and conduct analysis and planning for attainment and maintenance of National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The tribe will promote understanding of air quality issues and local emissions sources on tribal lands and monitor regional mercury deposition. The anticipated deliverable is air quality data; expected outcomes include broadened awareness of air quality programs established to address NAAQS and immediate and emerging threats to public health from air pollution, with intended beneficiaries being residents of the Umatilla Tribe experiencing decreased exposure to criteria and hazardous air pollutants.

Performance takes place on the Umatilla Reservation in Oregon. The award includes no subawards.

This agreement provides clean air act (CAA) 105 program (air pollution control-40 CFR 35.140) to the confederated tribes of umatilla indian reservation (CTUIR) to enhance the understanding of air quality (AQ) and tracking trends of air contaminants through monitoring data and to implement the federal air rules for reservations (FARR) under a delegation agreement.activities:the activities include implementing activities within the scope of the section 105 program including: 1) to implement national priorities as defined in EPA national guidance and consistent with EPA's five pillars; 2) actions mandated by statute or regulation; 3) program activities delegated to the umatilla tribe for which EPA provides section 105 grant funding. A continuing program typically includes, but is not limited to, such activities as: assisting the EPA with implementation of the FARR, collecting air monitoring data, promoting understanding of AQ and AQ issues within the CTUIR, to understand how AQ on tribal lands is effected by local emissions sources, and monitor regional mercury deposition. Analysis and planning for attainment and maintenance of national ambient air quality standards NAAQS; subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include air quality data. The expected outcomes include a broadened awareness of air quality programs that are established to address the attainment and maintenance of (NAAQS) as well as immediate and emerging threats to public health and welfare from air pollution (CAA 105(a)). Track trends of air contaminants and implement the FARR. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of the umatilla tribe who will have decreased exposure to criteria and hazardous air pollutants.