1. 1 Elements of a Tribal Air Program: Administrative/ Management Chris Lee ITEP/TAMS Center

2. 2 Topics 1.Staffing 2.Training 3.Resources 4. Participation in Policy Process

3. 3 Staffing Follow accepted procedures for advertising, interviewing, & hiring Staff—most valuable asset In hiring, you are building a team Attitude most important skill Never surprise someone after hiring Retaining staff provides savings of time and money Provide clear expectations Benefits, small rewards, feeling appreciated all help Consider hiring experts: legal, technical

4. 4 Training Provides skills to successfully operate a quality program Budget early for lots of training Retaining staff provides biggest savings More cost effective than recruiting Take advantage of training opportunities

5. 5 Training Opportunities EPA’s Air Pollution Training Institute www.epa.gov/air/oaqps/eog/ California Air Resources Board www.arb.ca.gov/homepage.htm Rutgers University www.envsci.rutgers.edu/org/raptp/ ITEP—NAU www4.nau.edu/itep/ Air & Waste Management Association www.awma.org National Assoc. of Clean Air Agencies www.4cleanair.org Nearby state & local agencies

6. 6 Resources (funding) GAP grants — environmental program infrastructure development CAA Section 103 — program startup CAA Section 105 — general air work Title V — Operating-permit program Fees — permits, inspections Penalties — from violations

7. 7 Participation and Policy Process Participation–important for tribes to participate and be heard Provide input through NTAA Provide input directly to EPA and other federal agencies and reps Policy process Plan of action adopted by group Provide similar input on policy issues Important to compete effectively

8. 8 Summary Recognize importance of all elements Pick elements that best suit your needs Develop complete program Recognize that EPA oversight will be thorough