The primary objectives of this project are to establish a GAP environmental office and hire and train an environmental coordinator

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 10 awarded $134,000 to Manley Hot Springs Village (Manley Village Council) under the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program (GAP) (CFDA 66.926) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. The project establishes environmental management capacity within the tribal government through creation of a new Environmental Office and hiring of an Environmental Coordinator to oversee operations. Key deliverables include development of an EPA-Tribal Environmental Plan, progress and trip reports, and training certificates documenting staff participation in solid and hazardous waste management training and relevant environmental conferences.

The grant funds direct implementation of solid waste management services for tribal members, including landfill operations and maintenance, establishment and management of a community waste collection program, and material sorting and staging for backhaul operations. The project generates quantified waste data documenting collection sources, waste types, amounts collected, and end destinations. No subawards are included in this assistance agreement, with all activities conducted directly by the awardee tribal government entity.

They will also conduct landfill operations, maintenance work, and establish a community waste collection program.activities:project activities will include hiring an environmental coordinator to oversee manley's GAP program; purchasing office furniture, a computer, and supplies; attending relevant conferences; developing an EPA-tribal environmental plan; participating in solid/hazardous waste training; establishing and managing a community waste collection program; conducting operations and maintenance work at the landfill; sorting and staging materials for backhaul; and hiring a contractor to conduct backhaul of larger loads. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:anticipated deliverables include progress reports, trip reports, an EPA-tribal environmental plan, training certificates, and data on waste collected: source of waste, type of waste, amount of waste, and end destination of waste. Direct beneficiaries of this grant are members of the tribe.