Consultation Meeting Scheduled for Proposed Used Oil Regulations
Oct 13, 2023
AKWESASNE — The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe’s Environment Division and Compliance Department have scheduled a consultation meeting for Tuesday, Kenténha/October 24th to present the proposed SRMT Used Oil Regulations. The meeting is intended to discuss and receive feedback on the draft regulations prior to the comment period deadline of Monday, Kentenhkó:wa/November 6th.
The draft regulations were developed to manage used oil and ensure the protection of public health by reducing unnecessary exposure. The regulations propose to establish standards for the proper handling, storage, disposal, and cleanup for this solid waste. The Used Oil Regulations apply to commercial auto repair shops, used oil collection facilities and include exemption criteria for the “Do-It-Yourselfers.”
The consultation meeting has been scheduled to present the regulations and to share efforts to encourage recycling and prevent pollution. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, Kenténha/October 24th beginning at 5:00pm for all tribal members to participate. It will be held in the first-floor meeting room at the Ionkwakiohkwaronon Tribal Administration Building.
Tribal members who want to participate in-person at the Tribal Administration Building do not need to register however, advance registration is required to join virtually. Members can join the October 24th consultation meeting by registering at https://rb.gy/ar8sy.
The draft regulation, titled SRMT Used Oil Regulations Draft Final 9-22-2023 is available to view on the Tribe’s website. Please select “Publications” and scroll down to “Public Comments Requested” to view the document. It can also be accessed by clicking on the following link: https://rb.gy/2go4p.
Tribal members may also request a copy of the proposed regulations from the Tribal Clerk’s Office, Office of the General Counsel, or at the main reception desk at the Tribal Administration Building.
Feedback can be provided during the consultation meeting, but written comments can also be emailed by November 6th to public.comment@srmt-nsn.gov, or by mailing or delivering them in-person to:
Office of the Tribal Clerk
Re: Draft SRMT Used Oil Regulations
Ionkwakiohkwaronon Tribal Administration Building
71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way
Akwesasne, New York 13655
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The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council is the duly elected and federally recognized government of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe.