Region 6 Tribal Program
EPA Region 6 is committed to helping tribes strengthen their abilities to manage environmental programs in Indian country, and to ensure that tribes have a voice in decisions that affect their land, air and water. The Region serves 66 federally recognized tribes in Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC)
The Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) provides an opportunity for discussion between tribes and EPA. For more information, please contact Mark Allen, our Tribal Ombudsman, at (214) 665-2719.
Indian General Assistance Program (GAP)
GAP is guided by the Guidance on the Award and Management of General Assistance Agreements for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia. See the regional GAP information below for further details on the administration of GAP in Region 6.
- Tribal Clean Air Act (CAA) - Friday, February 28, 2025 (proposals only)
- General Assistance Program (GAP) - Friday, March 14, 2025
- Tribal Clean Water Act (CWA) 106 - Friday, May 9, 2025
- Tribal Clean Water Act (CWA) Base 319 - Friday, May 16, 2025
- Performance Partnership Grant (PPG) - Friday, May 16, 2025
Tribal Consultation and Coordination
EPA Policy on Consultation with Indian Tribes, under this policy establishes national guidelines across EPA for consultation with federally recognized Tribal governments.
Other Tribal Grants Funding Information
Region 6 Tribal Contacts
Randy Gee
Tribal Program Manager
gee.randy@epa.gov
(214) 665-8355
Curtis Hicks
GAP Project Officer
hicks.curtis@epa.gov
(580) 436-8561
Jay Harris
GAP Project Officer
harris.fincher@epa.gov
(214) 665-2260
Mark Allen
GAP Project Officer
allen.mark@epa.gov
(214) 665-2719
Salina Gomez
GAP Project Officer
gomez.salina@epa.gov
(214) 665-6650
Katelin Reyna-Galindo
GAP Project Officer
reynagalindo.katelin@epa.gov
(214) 665-3136