Tribal Radioactive Materials Transportation Committee (TRMTC) via the National Transportation Stakeholders Forum (NTSF)

NTSF Department of Energy’s mechanism for sharing information nationally about shipments of radioactive waste and materials Department of Energy State Regional Groups TRMTC Collectively, these partnerships build a strong foundation for economic prosperity and self-reliance in Indian country. The United States has a unique legal and political relationship with tribes, recognizing them as sovereign nations, and, as with the states, ongoing consultation and cooperation are required The TRMTC is critical to the relationship between DOE and self-governing entities (state and federally recognized tribes), which is established through and confirmed by the Constitution of the United States, treaties, statutes, executive orders, and judicial decisions.

TRMTC Structure Engagement with DOE senior-level staff, NRC staff, DOT staff, & other federal agencies & stakeholders Membership: 18 Tribes Cooperative Agreement with NCSL: Provides staff support for meeting coordination Research and writing Outreach and engagement Direct link with the DOE The primary objective of the Cooperative Agreement between DOE and NCSL in support of the TRMTC is to help states and American Indian tribes understand and participate in the policies, programs and activities undertaken by DOE’s Office of Environmental Management. This work is done with an eye towards building capacity and expertise to create pathways for economic growth and stability. Through this agreement, NCSL assists EM’s goal of building trust and nurturing productive working relationships with its governmental colleagues at the state, local, and tribal level to better carry out its mission. It includes the development of policy papers and provides logistical and staff support for multiple intergovernmental activities including management of several Departmental Working Groups established by the Secretary.

TRMTC Focus Transportation Emergency Management Cultural Considerations Public Health, Safety, and Community Education Transportation: transportation routes include much of Indian Country, so its important that federal agencies consult tribes when preparing shipping campaigns Emergency management: TRMTC serves as a mechanism for sharing information with tribes and will continue to promote tribal participation in trainings and certifications associated with the transportation of used nuclear fuel and radioactive waste Cultural Considerations: potential impacts to tribal historic and cultural resource areas, pursuant to Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). It is also important to note that many tribes may have hunting, fishing and gathering rights on lands that they ceded to the Federal government (that may be outside reservation boundaries); potential impacts on these lands must be evaluated in accordance with NEPA

Information Sharing Collaborations and Meetings with: Tribes States DOE, NRC, FRA, other federal/state agencies, and transportation industry representatives Information sharing with the DOE: Meetings twice a year Monthly conference calls Technical information sharing Ad hoc working groups Transportation Core Group

Accomplishments in 2018 TRMTC members agreed to serve as the host for the 2019 NTSF Annual meeting Outcome: Parity with the SRGs who also host the annual NTSF TRMTC submitted a letter to DOE regarding the distribution of the PSR and NCSL collected and transmitted an updated point-of-contact list to DOE Outcome: Direct govt to govt information sharing, especially for impacted tribes TRMTC submitted a letter to DOE and the NTSF Planning Committee regarding its position on Affected Units of Local Government Outcome: Ascertained the effectiveness of tribes within the NTSF, and the potential negative impacts of AULG’s inclusion in NTSF

Cont. Accomplishments in 2018 TRMTC submitted a letter to NRC regarding the Holtec HI-STORE Consolidated Interim Storage Facility Outcome: Increase NRC interactions with potentially impacted tribes Submitted proposal to present at the 2019 Waste Management Symposium Outcome: To elevate the awareness of tribes and the responsibility to tribes impacted by development “The Role and Authority of Tribes in the Transportation of High-Level Radioactive Waste and Spent Fuel” Outcome: To provide tribal perspectives and concerns to stakeholders while encouraging collaboration with federal, state, and industry

General information about Tribes 573 federally recognized Indian tribes in the United States Each tribe should be considered a unique governmental entity, with its own structure, leadership, land base, membership criteria, language, culture and traditions Treaty info: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_treaties DOE order 144.1 - https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/DOE%20O%20144.1.p df DOE policy 141.1 - https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/nepapub/nepa_docum ents/RedDont/G-DOE-DOEP1411_cult_resource.pdf

*SAVE THE DATE* Join the TRMTC for the Annual NTSF meeting June 10-14, 2019 at the Westin- Crystal City

TRMTC Contacts Co-Chair Ron Johnson, Prairie Island Indian Community Ron.johnson@piic.org Co-Chair Richard Arnold, Pahrump Paiute Tribe (702) 339-7200 rwarnold@hotmail.com Heather Westra, Prairie Island Indian Community (651) 329-5796 hwestra@piic.org Tanksi Clairmont, NSCL Staff Support (303) 856-1356 tanksi.Clairmont@ncsl.org