Download - WRAP Board Meeting April 3, 2003
WRAP Board MeetingApril 3, 2003
Current status of
Model Tribal Implementation Plan(309 Regional Haze TIP)
Rosanne Sanchez
New Mexico Environment Department
STIP II Workgroup
• Next phase review TIP Template after conversions have been made from the SIP template.
• 4 EPA Representatives (Steve Body lead Region 10)
• Doug McDaniel and Monica Morales• Seek out tribal reviewers• Bob Gruenig and Bill Grantham NTEC
STIP II ProjectState and Tribal Implementation Plan
309 SIP Template
• Completed in March 2003 (not finalized)
• Composed of 4 major sections
• Template section has 12 chapters
309 TIP Template
• Completion set for May 2003 ???
• 90 day review
• Designed after the model SIP
• *Additional sections added relevant to tribes (7).
Additional SectionsEnvironmental Protection Agency’s Trust Responsibility to Tribes
Guiding Elements of the Tribal Authority Rule as it Applies to TIP Development
Implementing a Tribal Regional Haze Program in Indian Country
General Definitions in the Regional Haze Rule
The Advantages and Disadvantages in Adopting a Regional Haze TIP
Completeness Documentation
Market Trading Forum and Tribal Set-Asides
Appendices
(slightly differs)
Potential Challenges
• Modification of rule and template language
• Delay in receiving EPA comments. Due to challenging questions posed.
• Lack of tribal representatives to review document.
• Other unforeseen issues
Any Questions?
WISH ME LUCK !
Contact me at: (505) 955-8043 NMED (505) 242-2175 NTEC
