Region 6 Tribal Program

EPA Region 6 is committed to helping tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water. The Region serves 66 federally recognized tribes in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.

• EPA's Proposed Withdrawal and Reconsideration and Supporting Information (SAFETEA Decision)
• Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)
• Indian General Assistance Program (GAP)
• Tribal Consultation and Coordination

Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) 

The Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) provides an opportunity for discussion between tribes and EPA. For more information, please contact Mark Allen, our Tribal Ombudsman, at (214) 665-2719.

• Region 6's RTOC charter

Indian General Assistance Program (GAP)

GAP is guided by the Guidance on the Award and Management of General Assistance Agreements for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. See the regional GAP information below for further details on the administration of GAP in Region 6.

• FY 2025 GAP Funding Announcement 

• General Assistance Program (GAP)  - Friday, February 14, 2025
• Tribal Clean Air Act (CAA) -  Tuesday, February  28, 2025 (proposals only)
• Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) - Friday, April 18, 2025

Tribal Consultation and Coordination in Region 6

Under the EPA Policy on Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribes, EPA consults on a government‐to‐government basis with federally recognized tribes. For more specific guidelines on consultation with tribes in Region 6, see the regional procedures below.

• Region 6 Tribal Consultation and Coordination Procedures