PHOTOS FROM THE FIELD

NTAA Leadership meets with EPA’s Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe and EPA Leadership from the Office of Air and Radiation (OAR)

A screen grab is shown from yesterday’s meeting between NTAA leadership and EPA’s leadership. From top left to right: Syndi Smallwood, NTAA Chairwoman, EPA Deputy Assistant Administrators for OAR, Tomas Carbonell and Ale Nunez;  Andy Bessler, NTAA Director, Janet McCabe, EPA Deputy Administrator,  Brandy Toft, NTAA Vice-Chair, NTAA Executive Committee Representatives Angela Benedict of R2, Billie Toledo of R7 and Joe Goffman, EPA Acting Assistant Demonstrator of OAR.

There were about 50 others attending off screen throughout the day’s meeting with OAR, OAQPS and OITA leadership. NTC’s air lead Jason Walker of R8 was also in attendance. NTAA EC members shared NTAA’s priorities to advance air quality and provide adequate funding for Tribal air programs. More information on this week’s meeting with the Deputy Administrator, EPA Office Directors and Staff will be shared with NTAA members Tribes during a Member Tribe Feedback Call on Thursday, March 3 at 3 pm ET. If you work for or represent a NTAA member Tribe and are not sure how to join the meeting, please contact [email protected].