SOLID WASTE
REGULATORY OFFICE

The Regulatory Component is to enforce,
monitor the production, collection,
transportation, and disposal of solid waste and
hazardous waste on the land of the Tohono
O’odham Nation. The Compliance Inspectors
can issue citation of violators of the Tohono
O’odham Nation Solid Waste Code.

 

To protect public health by identifying and addressing environmental concerns as it pertains to the Nation’s indoor & ambient air quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF
THE REGULATORY OFFICE:

  • Development of Solid Waste Laws for presentation to the Legislative Council for approval
  • Environmental Justice (EJ) Program's Air Initiative
  • Issue permits for collection, transportation, storage, and disposal of Solid/Hazardous Waste
  • Regulate Permittees
  • Investigations of reported Violations of the Solid Waste Code
  • Wildcat (illegal) dumping Investigations
  • Hazardous Materials, Mold, Asbestos, Lead Testing and Abatement Oversite
  • Dump Closures Oversight
  • Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Oversight
  • Demolition of Buildings Oversight
  • Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Oversight
  • Solid Waste Management Department Oversight
  • Issue notice of violations to site law breakers of the Solid Waste Code

PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE COLLECTION, TRANSPORTATION AND DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE

1. TYPE OF APPLICATION:

SELECT APPLICATION TYPE

2A. APPLICANT INFORMATION:

SELECT APPLICANT TYPE

2B. TYPE OF BUSINESS ENTITY:

SELECT BUSINESS TYPE

3A. TYPE OF OPERATION OR FACILITY:

SELECT BUSINESS TYPE


NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

3B. TYPE OF WASTE HANDLED OR TREATED: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

4A. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS TO BE INCLUDED WITH THIS APPLICATION: (*NOTE* ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UP TO DATE OR SHOW EXPIRATION DATES)

*Attachments are specific to the type of operation or activity authorized by the permit. Please contact the Environmental Protection Office to determine what attachments are needed for your operations or permitted activities.

4B. ARE YOU CURRENTLY INVOLVED IN ANY ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS BY TRIBAL, STATE OR FEDERAL AGENCIES?

*IF YOU ANSWERED YES, PLEASE ATTACH LETTER OF EXPLANATION.

5A. PERMIT FEE:

This application must be accompanied by a $500.00 payment before qan application can be processed and a permit is issued.

Make checks or money orders payable to: Tohono O'odham Nation. Permits are valid for two years from date issue. Renewal of this permit is the responsibility of the Permittee. Permit renewal applications must be submitted 30 days prior to the Expiration of the current Permit expiration date. This Permit is non-transferable. New owners and operators must apply for a new Permit. Notice of changes of ownership, operators, facility operations, upgrades, and or intent to close, should be submitted to the Environmental Protection Office 30 days prior to the event.

Mail applications to:

Tohono O'Odham Nation
Environmental Protection Office
P.O. Box 837
Sells, AZ 85634

5B. CERTIFICATION:

I Certify under penalty of law that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in this application and all attachments and that Based on my inquiry of those persons immediately responsible for obtaining the information contained in the application, I believe that the information is true, Accurate and complete. I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the possibility of fine and imprisonment.

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Nation ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION OFFICE 2025

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