Environmental policy
Jan 31, 2025EPA requires Oklahoma to consult tribes on environmental rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has modified a 2020 order that granted Oklahoma full regulatory authority over most of Indian Country, requiring the state to coordinate with 11 tribal nations on environmental policies. The decision follows concerns from tribes about sovereignty and the impact on air and water quality. Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt criticized the move as federal overreach. The Pawnee Nation called it a step toward better protection of tribal lands.
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