March 26-28, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona

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1 National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program Tribal Operator Workgroup & Advisory Meetings March 26-28, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona Featuring: Op-Cert Advisory Committee Meeting Monday, March 26 Tribal Operator Workgroup Meeting Tuesday Wednesday, March Includes: FREE Training Seminars for Tribal Operators Travel Expense Reimbursement Stipends Network with Water & Wastewater Professionals in Indian Country Comments from Past Training Participants: Good subject matter and interaction with operators and professionals. All [topics] were relevant to problems we come across every day.

2 National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program TRIBAL OPERATOR WORKGROUP & ADVISORY MEETINGS March 26-28, 2018 Phoenix, Arizona REGISTRATION FORM (Please Print Clearly) First Name: Last Name: Job Title/Position: Tribal Utility/Organization: Business Address: (Mailing) (Street/P.O. Box) (City) (State) (Zip Code) Telephone Number: ( ) - Fax Number: ( ) - Address: Will attendee be requesting a travel expense reimbursement stipend? YES NO Please select the events you will be participating in during the Operator Workgroup Training Week. Monday March 26, 2018 Tuesday-Wednesday March 27-28, 2018 Op-Cert Advisory Committee Meeting YES NO Tribal Operator Workgroup Meeting YES NO Yes, I understand ITCA will send me written confirmation of a reserved class seat. Yes, I understand that I am responsible for making my own travel and lodging arrangements. Yes, I understand the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. reserves the right to cancel or reschedule the event due to lack of enrollment or funds. Please complete this registration form and return by mail, , or fax by Wednesday, March 21, 2018, to the following: Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. TRIBAL WATER DEPARTMENT 2214 N. Central Avenue, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ quannee.oosahwe@itcaonlie.com or waquin.preston@itcaonline.com Telephone: (602) Fax: (602) Please Note: Photographs taken by ITCA staff at training/meeting events may be used in ITCA publications including, but not limited to, ITCA s website, publications and social media. If you do not consent to have your photograph published, please notify ITCA staff at the training/meeting.

3 TRIBAL WATER & WASTEWATER OPERATOR WORKGROUP MEETING 24 th Street Conference Center Phoenix, Arizona March 27-28, 2018 MEETING OBJECTIVES: Since 1983, the Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Workgroup Meetings have been a forum for Tribal water and wastewater system operators to share ideas and concerns with peers, attend short training sessions, and contribute directly to the continuing development and planning of the certification, training, and technical assistance services provided by the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (ITCA). As professional Tribal water/wastewater utility and environmental staff, your feedback is vital to maintaining the quality and effectiveness of the National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program at ITCA. You are encouraged to participate in the roundtable sharing session and bring ideas or suggestions to the meeting. The ITCA Program is your program and all input and suggestions are welcomed. The National Tribal Operator Workgroup Meetings help ensure that these services are genuinely by tribes and for tribes. FOCUS OF THIS MEETING: During this meeting, subject-matter experts will provide short training seminars and guest speakers will present on SDWA rules and regulations, wastewater reuse, water loss control programs, and other hot topics for Tribal utility programs. ITCA will provide updates pertaining to the Tribal Operator Certification Program, and activities of the ITCA Program Advisory Committee. The meeting will finish with a roundtable discussion session where Tribal operators may discuss matters of interest. Training contact hours will be earned by each participant Lunch will be provided A drawing of prizes will be held at the end of the meeting COST: Tribal personnel may attend the Tribal Operator Workgroup Meeting for free. LOCATION: The training course will be held at the 24 th Street Conference Center & Offices, which is located at 1841 North 24 th Street in Phoenix, Arizona The phone number for the 24 th Street Conference Center & Offices is (602) DATES & TIMES: On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, through March 28, 2018, the Operator Workgroup Meeting will begin each day at 8:30 AM and will conclude each day at or before 5:00 PM. A working lunch will be provided. The Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

4 ATTENDANCE & CONTACT HOURS: Participant sign-in sheets will be administered for both morning and afternoon sessions of the meeting. All attendees will receive written recognition of earned training contact hours based on attendance. Training contact hours may be accepted towards the training requirements for new certification or as Professional Development Hour (PDH) credit towards the renewal of existing certification. REGISTRATION: Registration Deadline is March 21, 2018 Please complete the attached registration form and return by mail, or fax to ITCA by Wednesday, March 21, 2018, so we can ensure adequate meeting materials, food, and refreshments. Registrants that are accepted into the meeting event will receive written confirmation. ASSOCIATED EVENTS: The following event will take place in association with this meeting. For additional details or to register for the associated event, refer to the event-specific announcement, which can be found on the ITCA website or obtained directly from ITCA Tribal Water Department. The Advisory Committee Meeting of the ITCA National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program will meet at the same location on Monday, March 26, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. A working lunch will be provided. Tribal water and wastewater system operators and other Tribal personnel are welcome to attend. Training contact hours will be earned by participants. LODGING: You are responsible for making your own travel and lodging arrangements. For your convenience, the following is a list of local hotels. This is a non-inclusive, non-endorsement listing. Extended Stay America Hotel Phoenix Airport, 4357 E. Oak St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Hotel Del Sol, 1422 N. 44 th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport North, 1515 N. 44 th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport,2333 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT STIPENDS: Limited travel expense reimbursement stipends (partial reimbursement) are available for individuals who are working on Tribal lands and who attend the entire Operator Workgroup Meeting. Prior to traveling to the training event, preliminary applications for proposed travel expense reimbursement stipends will be considered for funding by ITCA. Preliminary applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and will be subject to funding availability. Please follow the steps below if you are interested in receiving a travel expense reimbursement stipend. 1. Submit a completed Preliminary Application for Travel Reimbursement Stipend to ITCA before close of business on Wednesday, March 14, The form must include the signature of the attendee s supervisor. The Preliminary Application Form is available upon request. 2. Applicants that are approved by ITCA will receive written notice stating the level of funding available for their travel reimbursement stipend. 3. Following travel, the traveler must submit a complete Final Travel Expense Reimbursement Claims Form with attached receipts. Preliminary applications shall include proposed travel expenses that meet the federal government GSA rates. The maximum per diem rate for Phoenix, Arizona for the period of this event is $174 for lodging and

5 $59 for meals and incidentals. According to federal guidelines, local residents traveling less than fifty miles one-way are eligible only for mileage reimbursement costs for use of privately-owned automobiles at the rate of $0.545 per mile. For additional information, please contact the ITCA Tribal Water Department staff at (602) Please Note: Photographs taken by ITCA staff at training/meeting events may be used in ITCA publications including, but not limited to, ITCA s website, publications and social media. If you do not consent to have your photograph published, please notify ITCA staff at the training/meeting event. This material is based upon work supported under a grant by the Rural Utilities Service, United States Department of Agriculture. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Rural Utilities Service.

6 ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING COMMITTEE MEETING BY TRIBES AND FOR TRIBES March 26, :30 AM 5:00 PM 24 th Street Conference Center Phoenix, Arizona OBJECTIVES OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE: The National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Certification Program at the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona, Inc. (the ITCA Program ) serves to meet the needs of system operators working on federal trust Tribal lands and to provide a jurisdictionally-correct alternative to state certification programs. Tribal operator certification is an additional way by which Tribal governments can exercise their sovereignty and promote their self-determination goals. The ITCA Program is established by tribes and for tribes through oversight from the Tribal communities it serves. The purpose of the ITCA Program s Advisory Committee (the Advisory Committee ) is to have direct involvement by Tribal water and wastewater utility managers and system operators in the advisement and planning of the certification program s continuation and growth. Your participation is critical for the continued success of the program. FOCUS OF THE MEETING: Main topics for the Advisory Committee s attention will include wastewater system classification, standardized exam development initiatives, revisions of the Program s guidelines and application forms, and challenges faced by the ITCA Program. Your input is necessary to ensure the ITCA Program s services are genuinely by tribes and for tribes. DATE AND TIMES: The Advisory Committee Meeting will begin at 8:30 AM on Monday, March 26, 2018, and will include a working lunch. The meeting will conclude at or before 5:00 PM. LOCATION: The meeting will be held at the 24 th Street Conference Center, which is located at 1841 North 24 th Street in Phoenix, Arizona The phone number for the 24 th Street Conference Center is (602) REGISTRATION: The Registration Deadline is March 21, Please complete the attached registration form and send it to ITCA, by Wednesday, March 21, 2018, to ensure adequate meeting materials and refreshments.

7 ATTENDANCE & CONTACT HOURS: ITCA acknowledges that your time is valuable and we will endeavor to make the Advisory Committee activities time-efficient and enjoyable. All attendees at the Advisory Committee Meeting will receive written recognition of earned training contact hours based on attendance. ASSOCIATED EVENT: The following event will take place in association with this meeting. For additional details or to register for the associated event, refer to the event-specific announcements, which can be found on the ITCA website or obtained directly from the ITCA Tribal Water Department. The National Tribal Water & Wastewater Operator Workgroup Spring Meeting will be held at the same location on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, through Wednesday, March 28, 2018, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The meeting will include training workshops and a roundtable discussion session where Tribal operators can discuss matters of interest. Attendees will earn training contact hours. LODGING: You are responsible for making your own travel and lodging arrangements. For your convenience, a list of hotels within the area is provided below. This is a non-inclusive, non-endorsement listing. Extended Stay America Hotel Phoenix Airport, 4357 E. Oak St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Hotel Del Sol, 1422 N. 44 th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Phoenix Airport North, 1515 N. 44 th St., Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602) Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport,2333 E. Thomas Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602) TRAVEL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT STIPENDS: Limited travel expense reimbursement stipends (partial reimbursement) are available for individuals who are working on Tribal lands and who attend the entire meeting. Prior to traveling to the meeting, preliminary applications for proposed travel expense reimbursement stipends will be considered for funding by ITCA. Preliminary applications will be considered on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be subject to funding availability. Please follow the steps below if you are interested in receiving a travel expense reimbursement stipend. 1. Submit a completed Preliminary Application for Travel Reimbursement Stipend to ITCA before close of business on Wednesday, March 14, The form must include the signature of the attendee s supervisor. The Preliminary Application Form is available upon request. 2. Applicants that are approved by ITCA will receive written notice stating the level of funding available for their travel reimbursement stipend. 3. Following travel, the traveler must submit a complete Final Travel Expense Reimbursement Claims Form with attached receipts.

8 Preliminary applications shall include proposed travel expenses that meet the federal government GSA rates. The maximum per diem rate for Phoenix, Arizona, for the period of this event is $174 for lodging and $59 for meals and incidentals. According to federal guidelines, local residents traveling less than fifty miles one-way are eligible only for mileage reimbursement costs for use of privatelyowned automobiles at the rate of $0.545 per mile. For additional information, please contact the ITCA Tribal Water Department staff at (602) Please Note: Photographs taken by ITCA staff at training/meeting events may be used in ITCA publications including, but not limited to, ITCA s website, publications and social media. If you do not consent to have your photograph published, please notify ITCA staff at the training/meeting event.