Course Dates: July 26-28, 2022

Application Due Date: Monday, June 27, 2022.
 
Course Description: This course is designed for environmental professionals who are responsible for managing tribal air programs and grants.  Participants will engage with other participants, instructors, and guest speakers from EPA. This interactive course will have presentations, discussions, and group work addressing the uniqueness of tribal air program management.  Groups will draft strategic plans, work plans, and budgets. Participants will learn about grant management and reporting. This course will be held in Flagstaff, Arizona.
 
Topics Include:
•         The Clean Air Act (CAA) and the Tribal Authority Rule (TAR)
•         Elements in a typical tribal air program
•         Work plan and budget
•         Grant submission, management, and reporting
•         Tribal case study
•         Discussion with Tribal Air Coordinators and Project Officers
 
Required Pre-Course Webinars:
Selected participants must watch three pre-course webinars. The webinars are part of the course and must be completed to attend the in person class. Selected participants will need to complete the pre-course assignment by Wednesday, July 20, 2022.
 
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance via email by Wednesday, June 29. Those accepted to participate in the course will need to respond by Friday, July 1st.
 
If you have questions please contact Christal Black, Assistant Manager, ITEP at Christal.Black@nau.edu, or phone 928-523-8410.