Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. UST CATS Program 2012 Tribal Lands Forum (August 20-23) Coos Bay, Oregon
Introduction Roland T. Chester, Environmental Program Coordinator ASU Environmental Technology Management 3 yrs with ITCA - UST CATS Program 3 yrs of Hazardous Waste Management National Tanks Committee UST CATS Team Elaina L. Doral, Environmental Program Coordinator Elaine H. Wilson, Environmental Quality Programs Director
Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. Established ITCA by member Tribes in 1952. Non-profit organization ITCA, Inc. established in 1975 by 20 member Tribes. 30+ Programs/Projects Environmental Quality Programs
UST CATS Overview Underground Storage Tank Compliance Assistance and Training Support (UST CATS) Program. Funded by EPA OUST Program, Washington, DC. In cooperative agreement for 5 Yrs (2009-2014) National program; working with All Federally Recognized Tribes
What does the program offer? FREE!! UST training to tribes/inspectors/community. Program offers compliance assistance for UST facilities in Indian Country, training for tribal government personnel, tribal program capacity building, and collaborative opportunities. Travel reimbursements are offered to eligible participants for trainings and meetings (e.g., airfare, lodging, meals, at federal per diem rates).
Mission, Goals, and Objectives UST CATS MISSION: Promote the prevention of releases from federally-regulated USTs and the regulatory compliance of UST facilities in Indian Country. US EPA Tribal Strategy Strengthen Relationships between EPA and Tribes; Improve Information Sharing; Enhance tribal capacity; and Further the cleanup and compliance of USTs in Indian Country. Goals and Objectives Compliance Assistance Training (Operator Training) Increase Tribal Inspectors knowledge for oversight Increase Compliance Rates to Protect Human Health and the Environment Increase UST Awareness in communities
Program Objectives Trainings: UST Compliance Training for Owners/Operators UST Awareness for Tribal Personnel UST Tribal Inspectors Trainings Meetings: Tribal UST Working Group Meetings Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) UST CATS Listserv
UST Compliance Training for Owners/Operators Audience: Owners/Operators of UST Facilities Length: 1 Day (8 hours) Topics: Federal Requirements, Financial Responsibility, Reporting and Recordkeeping, Operations & Maintenance, Compliance Issues, and Onsite Walkthrough Demonstration.
UST Compliance Training for Owners/Operators
Typical Tribal Gas Stations Nice, California Pablo, Montana Elko, Nevada Tuba City, Arizona
http://www.epa.gov/swerust1/cat/ca-12-12.pdf
List of Tribes White Mountain Apache Tribe Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe Robinson Rancheria Pomo Indians Tohono O odham Nation San Carlos Apache Tribe Navajo Nation Elko Band (Colony) Poarch Band of Creek Indians Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe Washoe Tribe of NV and CA Morongo Band of Mission Indians Three Affiliated Tribes Moapa Band of Paiutes Cedarville Rancheria Eastern Shoshone Tribe Native American Environmental Protection Coalition (Southern CA tribes) Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate (Sioux) Tule River Indian Tribe Tribes in Washington States (East and West Locations), and more
UST Awareness Training for Tribal Personnel Audience: Environmental Managers, Tribal Council, Economic Development, Fire Departments, First Responders, etc. Length: ½ day (4 hours) Topic: Define UST, History of UST, Federal Requirements, UST Ownership, UST System, Dangers to the Public, Who Handles UST Compliance, and Emergency Plans.
UST Awareness Training for Tribal Personnel Tribal Lands Forum San Diego, CA Navajo Nation Window Rock, AZ Pueblos Santa Fe, NM EPA Region 8 Tribal UST Meeting Rapid City, SD EPA Region 9 RTOC Conference Pala, CA
UST Tribal Inspectors Trainings Audience: Tribal UST Inspectors and Tribal Representatives Length: 3 days (24 hours) Type of Training: In class training and on-site visit Module I UST Installation Training Module II UST Operations and Maintenance Training Module III UST Decommissioning and Removal Training
Tribal UST Inspectors with Federal Credentials PAST Participants Scott Hansen, Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tom McClure, Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Jerrod Rickman, Nez Perce Tribe Warren Roan, Navajo Nation Nathaniel Yazzie, Navajo Nation Tanya Yazzie, Navajo Nation
Module I UST Installation Training San Antonio, Texas - March 2010 Glendale, Arizona - December 2010 St. Petersburg, Florida - February 2012 Fall 2012 TBA (Host?)
Module II UST Operations and Maintenance Training Tempe, Arizona - December 2009 Raleigh, North Carolina - July 2011 Albuquerque, New Mexico - June 2012 Spring 2013 - TBA (Host?)
Module III UST Decommissioning and Removal Training Glendale, Arizona December 2010 St. Petersburg, Florida March 2012 Jan-Mar 2013 (Host?)
Tribal UST Working Group Meetings Miami, Florida - October 6, 2009 Portland, Oregon - June 24, 2010 Glendale, Arizona - December 7, 2010 Green Bay, Wisconsin - May 3, 2011 Tempe, Arizona - December 13, 2011 Fall 2012 - TBA
Technical Advisory Sub-committee Tribal UST Inspectors and Representatives Provide Technical Updates Examination Development O/O Training Development Instructor Participation New Training Development (e.g., train-the-trainer, advance training)
Training Request and Participation UST Program Questionnaire Form Training Request Form Training Coordination Responsibilities Guidelines Training Announcement Listserv ITCA UST CATS Yahoo Groups http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/itca_ust_cats/
Knowledgeable trained employees are our first line of defense in protecting our precious drinking water and the environment. UST Awareness, Training, and Compliance Assistance Works!
Contact Information & Questions Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. 2214 North Central Ave. Suite 100 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 (602) 258-4822 (602) 258-4825 Fax ATTN: Roland T. Chester UST CATS Program http://itcaonline.com/?page_id=112