Tribal Response Programs Training Modules

Module 1: Purpose and Scope of the TRP 

Understanding why the CERCLA 128(a) Tribal Response Program (TRP) was created and what you can accomplish for your Tribe.

Module 2: Establishing a TRP 

How to “establish” your 128(a) TRP and what to accomplish in a new program and beyond. 

Module 3: Element 1 Inventory

What is a “Brownfield”, how to identify potential Brownfields and develop an inventory of potential Brownfields. 

Module 4: Element 2 Oversight and Enforcement

The development of oversight and enforcement authorities and/or other mechanisms and resources to ensure that cleanups are adequate and completed. 

Module 5: Element 3 Public Participation

Tribal mechanisms and resources to provide meaningful opportunities for public participation in the TRP to include access to information and opportunity to provide comments.

Module 6: Element 4 Cleanup Approval

Mechanisms for Approval of a Brownfield Cleanup Plan and Verification and Certification that a Cleanup is Complete. 

Module 7: Public Record and Institutional Controls

What is required to be in the Public Record and in the Annual update and what is optional? What are Tribal “Institutional Controls” and when are they needed? 

Module 8: Site Work - Introduction 

A basic introduction to Site Specific work on a Brownfield site to conduct Environmental Assessments and/or Cleanups.

Module 9: The Coordinator Role 

The basic role of the Tribal Brownfield Coordinator in seeking and managing an annual CERCLA 128(a) Grant for TRP activities.