Employment Opportunity:

EPA Region 10 Cleanup Project Manager

EPA Region 10 is seeking applicants for a Cleanup Project Manager position focused on addressing Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) sites in Indian Country and supporting state-led cleanup efforts throughout the PNW and Alaska.

In this role, the selected candidate will:

• Manage environmental cleanup projects at leaking underground storage tank sites in Tribal communities

• Coordinate with Tribal governments, state agencies, and federal partners

• Support investigation, remediation, and long-term environmental protection efforts

• Assist states with cleanup and oversight of non-Tribal LUST sites

This position offers an opportunity to work directly on projects that protect human health, groundwater resources, and the environment while supporting Tribal and state cleanup programs across Region 10.

Apply through USAJobs:

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/872867500

EPA Seeks Public Comment on Chemical Risk Evaluations Under TSCA

EPA is advancing its review of five chemicals under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and has released draft technical support documents for public comment and independent scientific peer review.

The chemicals under review include:

• 1,1,2-Trichloroethane

• Tetrabromobisphenol A (TBBPA)

• 1,2-Dichloropropane

• Ethylene Dibromide (EDB)

• trans-1,2-Dichloroethylene

These chemicals are used in products and processes including flame retardants, cleaning and degreasing products, leaded aviation gasoline, laboratories, and industrial manufacturing.

EPA's draft assessments examine potential risks to:

• Workers and occupational settings

• Communities located near sources of exposure

• Children and other sensitive populations

• Fish, wildlife, and environmental resources

EPA is emphasizing the use of current scientific data and is seeking feedback on how real-world exposures should be considered in future risk evaluations.

Public Comment Deadline: July 23, 2026

Comments on the draft technical support documents and peer review questions may be submitted through Docket EPA-HQ-OPPT-2026-2246 at Regulations.gov.

SACC Preparatory Meeting

July 23, 2026

Science Advisory Committee on Chemicals (SACC) Peer Review Meeting

August 3–7, 2026

The SACC will review EPA's draft technical support documents and provide independent scientific feedback before EPA finalizes its risk evaluations.

Learn more and submit comments:

https://www.regulations.gov

EPA's draft documents do not represent final agency decisions, and findings may change based on public comments and peer review.

ANTHC Webinar Resources: Change Requests & Budget Revisions for EPA Grants

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) recently hosted a webinar focused on EPA grant change requests and budget revisions, providing practical guidance for Tribes and Tribal organizations managing EPA-funded projects.

The webinar covered two common scenarios:

• Reallocating previously approved travel funds to support an alternative training opportunity when travel is cancelled (such as the cancellation of the Tribal Environmental Leaders Summit (TELS))

• Submitting a formal change request to move unused salary and fringe funds into equipment purchases and other approved budget categories

Participants were reminded to follow their Tribe's or organization's internal policies and procedures before submitting change requests or budget revisions to their EPA Project Officer.

If you were unable to attend, the webinar recording is available here:

Recording | Passcode: h=#*T9kL

ANTHC has also made available supporting materials, including:

• Presentation slides

• Blank change request form

• Sample completed change request

• Sample SF-424A budget revision form

For technical assistance with drafting a change request or budget revision, contact:

Fred Dahl |fbdahl@anthc.org |tribalcapacitytraining@anthc.org

This Weeks Webinars, Training, & Technical Assistance (click to see more)

June 22, 2026

Pacific Northwest Drought Early Warning System June Drought & Climate Outlook Webinar - 11am PT

June 23, 2026

ITEP's Indoor Air Quality Results Webinar: The Little Lungs, Big Futures Project - 11am PT

June 24, 2026

Dept. of WA of Ecology Coastal Training Program: Riparian and Wetland Plant Identification in Eastern WA (In-Person: Leavenworth, WA) - 9-4:30 PT

EPA's Water Cybersecurity Assessment Tool Training - 10am PT

EPA's Season Change and Indoor Air: Protecting Respiratory Health - 10am PT

ITEP Caring for Our Healthy Homes Office Hours - 10am PT

EPA's Harmful Algal Blooms, Hypoxia, and Nutrients Research Webinar Series: Benthic Toxin-Producing Cyanobacteria in Rivers and Streams of the United States - 11am PT

EPA's Webinar for Tribes: Lithium-ion Battery Response Guide - 11am PT

The National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM) Members Webinar Series: Exploring the Economic Benefits of Wetland Ecosystems and Management Programs - 12pm PT

WA Dept. of Ecology's Safer Products for Washington Cycle 2 Webinar 3: Architectural Paints, Sealants, Caulks, & Adhesives, & Hard Surface Sealers- 12:30 PT

National Association of Wetland Managers (NAWM): Exploring the Economic Benefits of Wetland Ecosystems and Management Programs Webinar - 12-1:30 PT

Bureau of the Fiscal Service - ASAP.gov: How to Make an ASAP.gov Payment Request

June 25, 2026

EPA's Cybersecurity Procurement Checklist Tool Training

Funding and Policy Meeting - Floodplains by Design |Passcode: 1234 | 10-12 PT

June 26, 2026

U.S. Geological Survey Species Management Research Program Webinar Series: Lost & Found: A Rapid Assessment Approach to Finding Undiscovered Populations of an Endangered Bumblebee - 11am PT

This Weeks Funding & Grant Opportunity Deadlines

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June 22, 2026

FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant

June 25, 2026

The North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (NAWCA) Small Grants

Look for more grants at:

https://www.grants.gov/ & https://simpler.grants.gov/

This Weeks Consultations & Comment Period Deadlines

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June 26, 2026

"Begin Actual Construction” in the Clean Air Act NSR Program

Modification to Washington State NPDES General Permit for Tribal and Federal Aquaculture Facilities

Container Properties Proposed Clean Up Remedy, Lower Duwamish Waterway, Tukwila, WA 

Washington Beef’s Application to Revise Non-Title V Air Quality Operating Permit

Explore all Tribal Consultation Opportunities:

https://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:1

Upcoming Consultations & Comment Periods

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June 29, 2026

EPA Draft Fungicide Strategy Fungicide Public Comment Opportunity

Re-opening of Comment Period for Hazardous and Solid Waste Management System: Disposal of Coal Combustion Residuals From Electric Utilities; Federal CCR Permit Program

July 02, 2026

Tentative Determination on Final Authorization of State Hazardous Waste Management Program for Alaska

July 06, 2026

CAA Review of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards for Motor Vehicles, Part 1

July 08, 2026

Alaska 2026 Integrated Report and Clean Water Act 303(d) List 

July 14, 2026

CWA Section 312(n) Uniform National Discharge Standards Phase II Batch Three Rulemaking

Explore all Tribal Consultation Opportunities:

https://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:1

Upcoming Webinars, Training, & Technical Assistance (click to see more)

June 29, 2026

NIEHS Worker Training Program (WTP) and EPA Brownfields Job Training Webinar: Connecting Job Training, Worker Safety, and Community Revitalization (BFJT) Program - 11am - 12:30pm PT

June 30, 2026

Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) & SimplerGrants.Gov: COFFA Community Meeting Webinar - 8am PT

June 30, 2026 - July 01, 2026

KSU TAB Webinar: Building Your Brownfields - 11am - 12:30pm PT

July 02, 2026

University of Arizona Webinar Series: Tribal Community Resilience: Fish & Wildlife

Upcoming Funding & Grant Opportunities

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June 30, 2026

Washington's Healthy Environment for All Tribal Capacity (HEAL) Grant

Washington's Workplace Safety for Workers Affected by Climate Change Grant

ALPAR Recycling Collection Event Mini-Grants (Alaska)

WA DOH Environmental Justice & Climate Change Grants for Tribes

July 01, 2026

Ocean Guardian School Grants (Open to Clallam & Jefferson Counties)

Environmental Regulatory Enhancement (ERE)

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance

Native American Language Preservation and Maintenance-Esther Martinez Immersion

July 2, 2026

Alaska Center for Energy & Power (ACEP): Community Microgrid Assistance Partnership

July 14, 2026

Indigenous Tomorrows Fund (ITF)

July 15, 2026

RCO Planning for Recreation Access Grant

July 21, 2026

AI3 Action Institute - Artificial Intelligence for American Indians

July 23, 2026

FEMA: Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities

Funding Application Period: March 25, 2026 - July 23, 2026

Fiscal Year 2024 & 2025 Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities (BRIC)

July 24, 2026

DOE: Unleashing Tribal Energy Development

DE-FOA-003548 Unleashing Tribal Energy Development Part 1

DE-FOA-003548 FA Notice of Funding Opportunity Part 2

July 28,2026

DOI Bureau of Reclamation WaterSMART Drought Response Program

Funding Application Period: March 5, 2026 - July 28, 2026

July 31, 2026

National Association of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers, Inc. (NATHPO) 2026 Protecting Native Places (PNP) Grant Program

August 1, 2026

National Center for Native Training & Technical Assistance (the Center)

National Sea Grant Law Center

August 02, 2026

Economic Advancement Grants for Local Empowerment (EAGLE)

August 26, 2026

Bureau of Reclamation: WaterSMART Desalination Construction Projects

September 01, 2026

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) National Household Wasted Food Prevention Project (NHWFPP)

September 8-9, 2026

Bureau of Reclamation: WaterSMART Enhancing Water Resources Projects

EPA's Multipurpose, Assessment, RLF, and Cleanup Grant Application Resources: FY 2027 Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup Grant Competitions

EPA's 2027 Brownfields Job Training Grants

Zender's Healthy Environment Healthy Community Grant Program: Program

Information | Online Application |Application Guidelines | Scoring Matrix

Look for more grants at:

https://www.grants.gov/ & https://simpler.grants.gov/

Future Consultations & Comment Periods

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July 06, 2026

CAA Review of Tier 4 Criteria Pollutant Standards for Motor Vehicles, Part 1

July 08, 2026

Alaska 2026 Integrated Report and Clean Water Act 303(d) List 

July 14, 2026

CWA Section 312(n) Uniform National Discharge Standards Phase II Batch Three Rulemaking

Explore all Tribal Consultation Opportunities:

https://tcots.epa.gov/ords/tcotspub/f?p=106:1

June Upcoming Events (click to see more)

Indigenous Agroforestry Network Gathering

June 24-26, 2026

Little Creek Casino Resort

Sheldon, WA

The Indigenous Agroforestry project and Indigenous Agroforestry Network support Indigenous-led agroforestry by fostering collaboration between Tribes, practitioners, and allied partners. Rooted in traditional land management practices, the project enhances access to resources and knowledge that bridge Indigenous stewardship with contemporary agroforestry.

Register here to join the 3rd annual Indigenous Agroforestry Network Gathering rooted at the intersection of land stewardship & relationship-building.

Get to Know your Region 10 RTOC Representatives:

Percy Ballot Sr.

Alaska Position 2 RTOC Alternate

Vice President

Native Village of Buckland

What is your current role and organization?

Vice President of the Native Village of Buckland, former President 40 years and Maniilaq Association Board member, former ANTHC representative, Rural Alaska Sanitation Committee, RuralCAP, AFT, AITC, Bering Seat Interior Tribal member.

What is your role within the RTOC committee?

I currently serve Region 10 RTOC as the Alternate for Position #2 for Alaska.

What motivated you to join the committee?

I loved the Tribal Environmental Leaders conference RTOC put on and have a passion for keeping our land clean and protected.

What are you currently working on or most excited about?

Gravel Sales and getting the new dump completed. Our dump needs to be closed and a new one with burners set up. I love what we do. Clean up the roads and public areas with our kids and volunteers.

What impact do you hope the committee will have?

Our EPA is active.

What's one accomplishment you're proud of?

I love planning and putting on culture camps for kids, teaching safe travels and hunting, including weather conditions, living off the land and sharing with those less fortunate. 

A short quote: “What does being a part of RTOC mean to you?”

Clean water, Clean Lands and Air keep you safe today and tomorrow.

Percy Ballot Sr.

Vice President

Native Village of Buckland

P.O. BOX 67

Buckland, AK 99727

Phone: 907-494-5721

e-mail: percy.ballot@nunachiak.org