EPA gives Oklahoma environmental oversight on Indian land

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Oct 15, 20200

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By Kolby KickingWoman. Reprinted with permission from Indian Country Today.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the state of Oklahoma’s request to administer environmental regulatory programs in Indian Country.

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