The EPA Adhered to Tribal Consultation Policies for Pesticide Actions but Could Update Guidance to Enhance the Meaningful Involvement of Tribal Governments

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Inspector General conducted this evaluation to determine whether the EPA adhered to its tribal consultation policies during the development of:- The 2014 EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides within Indian Country.- The 2017 Certification of Pesticide Applicators rule revision.- The 2020 proposed revisions to the 2014 EPA Plan for the Federal Certification of Applicators of Restricted Use Pesticides within Indian Country.