Flyer about OEHHA's Draft Tribal Consultation Policy
Tribal Policy
OEHHA Tribal Consultation Policy
OEHHA has developed a policy on consultation with California Native American Tribes.
The policy provides a framework for OEHHA to establish and maintain effective government-to-government relationships and engage in meaningful consultation with California Native American Tribes. The policy demonstrates OEHHA’s commitment to understanding the culture, history and practices of California Native Americans as these relate to their environmental and public health concerns.
OEHHA's policy is modeled after the 2015 CalEPA “Policy on Consultation with California Native American Tribes,” which details how CalEPA and its boards, departments and offices, including OEHHA, will work to improve and strengthen relationships with Tribal governments and Tribal communities. Learn more about OEHHA's Tribal Affairs activities and CalEPA’s Tribal Affairs.
Prior to finalizing OEHHA’s Tribal consultation policy, we distributed a draft of the policy to all California Native American Tribes for review and comment, between October and December 2018. Those who provided comments did not suggest changes to the policy. The policy as adopted is identical to the draft policy circulated to Tribes.
OEHHA Tribal Liaison - Contact Us
If you would like to learn more about the policy, consult with us on our activities, or receive information about our programs, contact OEHHA Tribal Liaisons:
Paula Torrado Plazas, Tribal Liaison (lead)
Email: paula.torradoplazas@oehha.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 764-2831
Laura August, Co-Tribal Liaison
Email: laura.august@oehha.ca.gov
Phone: (916) 327-7324