UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140


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## .202012 Honorable Melvin R. Sheldon, Chairman TulalipTribes ofWashington 6406 Marine Drive Tulalip, Washington 98271
DearChairman Sheldon: OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunityfor consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in ourNation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, maybe ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class I areas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impair visibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whether it is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa Intalco Works aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BPCherry Point Refinery and the PortTownsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanningcycles and the first plans were clue in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal airquality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional AirPartnership, technical and policy forums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPAon the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during the public commentperiod that will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information about Washington's regional haze plan, includingthe submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html

()PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with our action on this plan. Should you have any questions or want to initiate consultation with the EPA, pleasecontact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orvia email at body.steve@epa.gov,by October 15, 20I2. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he shou!d workwith to plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: Richard Young Sincerely,

Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

DirectorofEnvironmental Services, TulalipTribes Gillian Mittelstaedt

Air QualityProgram, TulalipTribesUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 

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Honorable Brian Cladoosby, Chairman SwinomishTribe 11404 Moorage Way La Conner, Washington 98257
DearChairman Cladoosby: OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS



### Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunityfor consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in ourNation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, maybe ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibility conditions in Class Iareas by2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impair visibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whether it is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa IntalcoWorks aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BP CherryPoint Refinery and the PortTownsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. Theregional haze plans are based on five, 1 0-yearplanning cycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under atight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal air quality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional AirPartnership,technical andpolicyforums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided importantinput as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during the public commentperiodthat will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information about Washington's regional haze plan, including the submittals,can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html

()PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with ouraction on this plan. Should you have any questions or want to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orvia email at body.steve@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should work with to plan the consultation.

cc: viae-mail: Scott Andrews Sincerely,



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- Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste andToxics

Environmental Management & Compliance Coordinator SwinomishTribe Tony Basabe

Air Quality Analyst, SwinomishTribeUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 

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Honorable Norma A. Joseph, Chairwoman Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe 5318 ChiefBrown Lane Darrington, Washington 98241
DearChairwoman Joseph: OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunityfor consultation regarding the pendingEPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in ourNation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, may be ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class I areas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impairvisibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whetherit is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa Intalco Works aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BP Cherry Point Refinery and the PortTownsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional hazeplan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanningcycles and the first plans were clue in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal airquality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional AirPartnership, technical and policyforums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during the public commentperiodthat will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information aboutWashington's regional haze plan, includingthe submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html

()PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you mayhavefor us as we move forward with our action on this plan. Should you have any questions orwant to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orviaemail at body.steve@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should work with to plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: Jason Joseph Sincerely,

Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

DirectorofNatural Resources, Sauk-Suiattle Indian TribeUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10

Honorable Shawn Yanity, Chairman Stillaguamish Tribe P. 0. Box 277 Arlington, Washington 98233-0277
DearChairman Yanity: 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 

## SEP JO201Z OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunity for consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in our Nation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, may be ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class Iareas by2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impair visibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whether it is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa IntalcoWorks aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BPCherry Point Refinery and the PortTownsend Paper Company are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPAhave evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanning cycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal air quality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional Air Partnership, technical and policy forums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunityto invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during thepublic commentperiod that will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information about Washington's regional haze plan, including the submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html


# 0 PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with our action on this plan. Should you have any questions orwant to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 or via email at body.steve@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should workwith to plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: John Drotts Sincerely,

# t~~ Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

Natural Resources Manager, StillaguamishTribe Pat Stevenson

Environmental Manager, Stillaguamish TribeUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10

Honorable TomWooten, Chairman Samish Indian Nation P. 

### 0. Box 217 Anacortes, Washington 98221

DearChairman Wooten: 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140


## SEP 20

## 2012 OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-governmentrelationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunityfor consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in our Nation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass Iareas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action onthe plan, maybe ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class Iareas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impairvisibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate air pollution control technology, and determine whetherit is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa IntalcoWorks aluminum smelterin Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BPCherryPoint Refinery and the Port Townsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanning cycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and subrnitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act onthis regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful inputfrom tribal air quality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional Air Partnership, technical and policyforums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunityto invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submitcomments during the public comment period that will be associated with these Federal Registernotices. Additional information about Washington's regional haze plan, including the submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwann_RegHaze/regional_haze.html 

# 0 PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with our action on this plan. Should you have any questions or want to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 or via email at body.stevc@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should workwith to plan the consultation. '

cc: viae-mail: ChristineWoodward Sincerely,

# ~~Director - Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

Natural Resource Director, Samish Indian NationUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10

Honorable Robert Kelly, Chairman Nooksack Indian Tribe P. 0. Box 157 Deming, Washington 98224-0157
DearChairman Kelly: 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 

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## .202012 OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunity for consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in ourNation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, may be ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class I areas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sources that impairvisibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whetherit is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa lntalco Works aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BP Cherry Point Refinery and the Port Townsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional hazeplan. The regional haze plans are basedon five, 1 0-yearplanning cycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal airqualityprograms through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional Air Partnership, technical and policyforums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submitcomments during the public commentperiod that will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information about Washington's regional haze plan, includingthe submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html


# 0 PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with ouraction on this plan. Should you have any questions orwant to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orvia emailat body.steve@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should work withto plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: GaryMacWilliams Sincerely,

hard Albright, Director Office ofAir,Waste and Toxics

DirectorofNatural Resources, Nooksack Indian TribeUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10

Honorable Clifford Cultee, Chairman Lummi Indian Nation 2616 Kwina Road Bellingham,Washington 98226-9298
DearChairman Cultee: 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140 

## SEP 202012 OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunity for consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in our Nation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, may be ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonableprogress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class I areas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those air pollution sourcesthat impairvisibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate airpollution control technology, and determine whether it is reasonable to require additional controls. The Alcoa Intalco Works aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BP Cherry Point Refinery and the PortTownsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanningcycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 2010. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframe to act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal airquality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional Air Partnership, technical and policy forums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
We take this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during the public commentperiod that will be associated with these Federal Register notices. Additional information aboutWashington's regional haze plan, includingthe submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov /programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html


# 0 PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with our action on this plan. Should you have any questions or want to initiate consultation with the EPA, please contact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orviaemail at body.sleve@epa.gov, by October 15, 2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should work with.to plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: Leroy Deardorff Sincerely,

Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

Environmental Programs Director, Lummi Indian NationUNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY REGION 10 1200 Sixth Avenue, Suite 900 Seattle, WA 98101-3140

HonorableJenniferWashington, Chairwoman Upper Skagit Indian Tribe 25944 Community PlazaWay SedroWoolley, Washington 98284-9739
DearChairwoman Washington: 

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## .202012 OFFICE OF AIR, WASTE AND TOXICS

Consistent with the Environmental Protection Agency's government-to-government relationship with tribal governments, the EPA is offering an opportunity for consultation regarding the pending EPA proposed action on the Washington regional haze State Implementation Plan. This plan addresses visibility in ourNation's national parks and wilderness areas (orClass I areas) in Washington State, and it, along with the EPA action on the plan, maybe ofinterest to yourTribe. Regional haze plans must assure reasonable progress towards the national goal ofachieving natural visibilityconditions in Class I areas by 2064. The regional haze plans must include long-term strategies for making reasonable progress toward meeting this goal. Among otherthings, the regional haze plans must identify those airpollution sourcesthat impair visibility in Class I areas, including older sources that may not have adequate air pollution control technology, and determine whetherit is reasonable to require additional controls. The AlcoaIntalcoWorks aluminum smelter in Ferndale, the Tesoro refinery in Anacortes, the BPCherryPoint Refinery and the PortTownsend PaperCompany are four ofthe major sources the State and the EPA have evaluated as part ofthe regional haze plan. The regional haze plans are based on five, I0-yearplanningcycles and the first plans were due in December, 2007. Washington completed and submitted its first plan to the EPA for approval in 20I0. Due to an existing lawsuit, the EPA is under a tight timeframeto act on this regional haze plan. Washington solicited and received meaningful input from tribal airquality programs through Tribal membership and participation in the Western Regional Air Partnership, technical and policyforums and committees. We are also aware that some tribes provided important input as the states developed and adopted theirplans.
Wetake this opportunity to invite you to consult with the EPA on the Washington regional haze plan. In addition to the consultation opportunities offered in this letter, we invite you to submit comments during the public commentperiod that will be associated withthese Federal Registernotices. Additional information aboutWashington's regional haze plan, includingthe submittals, can be found on the following website: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/air/globalwarm_RegHaze/regional_haze.html


# 0 PrintedonRecycledPaperThe EPA welcomes any additional input you may have for us as we move forward with ouraction on this plan. Should you have anyquestions orwant to initiate consultation with the EPA, pleasecontact Steve Body at 206-559-0782 orvia email at body.steve@epa.gov, by October 15,2012. Also, please inform him ofwho at the Tribe he should work with to plan the consultation.

cc: via e-mail: Lauren Rich Sincerely,

Richard Albright, Director Office ofAir, Waste and Toxics

Environmental Planner, Upper Skagit Indian Tribe