@ Navajo Nation, Counselor Chapter House, P.O. Box #93, Counselor, New Mexico 87018 Phone & Fax #: (575)568-4311 Email: counselor @ navatochaoters.ore “Harry Domingo, Sr. Chapter President {Leonard Tsosie, Council Delegate Laura C. Lopes, Chapter Vice-President Elizabeth Stoney, Land Board Member Damien Augustine, Chapter Secretary Treasurer Samuel Sage, RESOLUTION OF COUNSELOR CHAPTER COUNSELOR, NEW MEXICO #COUN-2017-08-005 RESOLUTION COUNSELOR CHAPTER REQUESTING THE SUPPORT AND APPROVAL OF THE EASTERN NAVAJO AGENCY COUNCIL TO ADVANCE THE REQUEST TO CONDUCT A HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) TO THE NAVAJO NATION HUMAN RESEARCH. REVIEW BOARD; SUPPORTING AND ENDORSING “A COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPACT REPORT OF OIL WELL EXPOSURE,” (HIR; EXHIBIT A ATTACHED) TO DOCUMENT THE VARIOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS AS EXPRESSED BY SEVERAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS; REQUESTING SUPPORT FOR A HEALTH IMPACT REPORT (HIR) TO BE ELEVATED TO A FULL HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT (HIA) AND CERTAIN RELATED ACTIONS. WHEREAS: L Per Resolution CAP-34-98, the Navajo Nation council adopted the Local Governance and through the adoption of this Act delegated to the Navajo Nation Chapters, governmental authority with respect to all local issues’ matters consistent with Navajo Law, customs and traditions; and Counselor Chapter has the inherent tribal andl community rights to position itself for the public health, public safety and the general welfare of their community and its residents; and Counselor Chapter, in 2003, voiced its opposition and concern through Federal District Court actions against the Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan and continues to in 2017; and 4, Counselor Chapter has steadfastly communicated, coordinated and cooperatively participated in many public listening sessions, attending public hearings and submitted comments where, “No cone Seems to Listen, To Hear or Do Something”, regarding the Health and Safety concems; and 5. Counselor Chapter in previous actions has requested assistance to secure funding to conduct health impact assessments, baseline water and soil testing and air quality monitoring for the impacted areas (copy attached); and 6. Counselor Chapter finds itself in the throes of Oil exploration where their level of governance is insufficient to affect changes to:a) the traffic of semi-trucks and related service trucks; b) the resulting air quality impacts of dust and foul putrid gas smells; and c) the prominence of health problems among the community members; and b Counselor Chapter, through its community membership independently sought resources to address their concerns and has tooled, “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Attached as Exhibit A). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Counselor Chapter hereby respectfully request the Eastern Navajo Agency Council to Endorse and Support the Approval to advance Counselor Citizens’ Health Committee Request to the ‘Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board (NNHRRB) for their approval to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA).#COUN-2017-08-005 continues, Page 2 2. Counselor Chapter has reviewed the, “A Counselor Community Health Impact Report Of Oil Well Exposure,” and hereby supports and endorses the report, (attached as exhibit A), to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members. 3 Counselor Chapter hereby approves and requests support for a full-fledged Health Impact Assessment (HIA). 4 Counselor Chapter, hereby furthers this report to seek assistance and resources be it Federal, State, Navajo Nation and private funds to accomplish the intent of this action. CERTIFICATION We hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly considered at a duly called meeting at Counselor, New Mexico at which # quorum was present and that same was passed by a vote of _.3/_in favor, © _ opposed and_2__ abstained on this day of August, 2017. Motion: __De/ber+ Terpeha second: Ta/My Bivter ident Mtit¢~m (4 Dainien Augustine, Chapter Seaftary/ Treasurer Leonard Tsostey Elizabeth Stoney, Land Board MemberO10 ENCINO CHAPTER HCR 79 BOX 1500, 0JO ENCINO, NEW MEXICO 87013, PHONE (505)731-2263 or 731-2262; FAX (505)731-1516 EMAIL: ojoencino@navajochapters.org RESOLUTION OF THE OJ ENCINO CHAPTER OF THE NAVAJO NATION Resolution in Support and Approval to Conduct a Health Impact Assessment Resolution#: OJOE 08-14-17/011 Requesting the Support and Approval of the Eastern Navajo Agency Council to advance the request to. Conduct a Health Impact Assessment(HIA) to the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board; ‘Supporting and Endorsing “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” and the “Hozhogo Na’ada Assessment Regarding Local Fracking and Drilling Operations...” to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; Requesting support for a Health Impact Reportst (HIR) to be elevated to a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions WHEREAS: Ojo Encino Chapter (the “Chapter”) is a political subdivision of the Navajo Nation under 11 N.N.C. § 10, and the Chapter is responsible for the health and safety of its local residents and for stewardship of its Chapter lands and resources; and Ojo Encino Chapter has the inherent tribal and community right to position itself for the public health, Public safety and the general welfare of their community and its residents; and, Ojo Encino Chapter has steadfastly communicated, coordinated and cooperatively participated in ‘many public listening sessions, attended public hearings and submitted protest letters and comments" on the BLM Oil Lease Auctions and regarding the health and safety concerns of their community residents; and, Ojo Encino Chapter, in previous actions arid as a part of the Tri-Chapter Alliance, has requested assistance to secure funding to conduct health impact assessments, baseline water and soil testing ‘and air quality monitoring for the impacted areas (copy attached); and, Ojo Encino Chapter, as part of the Tri-Chapter Alliance, finds it’s community citizenry in the throes of il exploration where their level of governance is insufficiént to affect changes to a) the traffic of, semi-trucks and related service trucks; b) the resulting air quality impacts of dust and foul putrid gas smells; and ¢) the prominence of health problems among the community members; and, Ojo Encino Chapter, through its Tri-Chapter Alliance community membership independently sought resources to address their concerns and has tooled, “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Attached as Exhibit A); and, Certain citizens of the Tri-Chapter area participated in a Dine’ Centered Evaluation conducted by Dr. Herbert M. Benally, and Dr. Larry Emerson that exemplifies the harm to the community through Indigenous lens, copy attached as an exhi George Werito Jr., Chapter President Gloria Chiquito, Chapter Manager, Taylor Pinto, Chapter Vice President Leonard Tsosie, Council Delegate Brandon Sam, Chapter Secretary/Treasurer Elizabeth Stoney, Land Board MemberNOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Ojo Encino Chapter hereby requests the Eastern Navajo Agency Council to Endorse and Support the Approval to advance Counselor Citizens’ Health Committee Request to the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board (NNHRRB) approval to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA). Ojo Encino Chapter has reviewed the, “A Counselor Community Health Impact Report Of Oil Well Exposure,” and; the “Hozhoogo Na‘ada Assessment Regarding Local Fracking and Drilling Operations...” and hereby supports and endorses the reports, that documents the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; and, jo Encino Chapter hereby approves and requests support for a full-fledged Health Impact Assessment (HIA) that will uniquely also focus 01 Dine’ Centered Research and Evaluation; and, Ojo Encino Chapter hereby furthers this report to seek assistance and resources be it Federal, State, ‘Navajo Nation and private funds to accomplish the intent of this action. CERTIFICATION: ‘hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was considered by the Members of the Ojo Encino Chapter at a duly called meeting at the Ojo Encino Chapter House at which a quorum was present and that the same was passed by a vote of 24 in favor, 0 opposed and 8 abstaining, this 14" day of August, 2017. Motion: Matilda Gat Seconded: Minnie Cayaditto Ahala—t George Werito, Chapter PresidentOJ ENCINO CHAPTER HCR 79 BOX 1500, OO ENCINO, NEW MEXICO 87013 PHONE (505)731-2263 or 731-2262; FAX (505)731-1516 EMAIL: ojoencino@navajochapters.org RESOLUTION OF OJO ENCINO CHAPTER OF THE NAVAJO NATION Resolution Supporting Counselor Chapter in Health Impact Assessment (HIA] Resolution#t: OJOE 08-14-17/013 ‘Acknowledging and Supporting Counselor Chapter efforts to garner approval of the Navajo Nation * Human Research Board to initiate and conduct @ Health Impact Study ‘Supporting and Endorsing “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Exhibit A attached) to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; Requesting support for a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment (HIRA) and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions WHEREAS! Ojo Encino Chapter (the “Chapter” is a political subdivision of the Navajo Nation under 11 N.N.C. § 10, and the Chapter is responsible for the health and safety of its local residents and for stewardship of its Chapter lands and resources; and Ojo Encino Chapter has the inherent tribal and community right to position itself for the public health, Public safety and the general welfare of their community and its residents; and, Ojo Encino Chapter in previous actions has requested, among related matters, as: funding to conduct health impact assessments, baseline water and soil testing and air quality ‘monitoring for the impacted areas, (copy attached); and, ‘ stance to secure Ojo Encino Chapter finds its friends, neighbors and relatives in the throes of Oil exploration where their level of governance is insufficient to affect changes to a) the traffic of semi-trucks and related service trucks; b) the resulting air quality impacts of dust and foul put 1ence of health problems among the community members; and ,” ‘gas smells; and c) the 10 Chapter has reviewed the, “A Counselor Community Health Impact Report Of Oil Well Exposure,” (Attached as Exhibit A); and, Ojo Encino Chapter acknowledges the Navajo Nation Human Research Board has authority to approve such endeavors as a Health Impact Study. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Ojo Encino Chapter hereby Acknowledges and Supports Counselor Chapter efforts to garner approval of the Navajo Nation Human Research Board to initiate and conduct a Health Impact Study George Werito Jr., Chapter President Gloria Chiquito, Chapter Manager, Taylor Pinto, Chapter Vice President Leonard Tsosie, Council Delegate Brandon Sam, Chapter Secretary/Tre Elizabeth Stoney, Land Board MemberOjo Encino Chapter that we are Acknowledging and Supporting and Endorsing “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Exhibit A attached) to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; Requesting support for a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment (HIRA) and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions Ojo Encino Chapter hereby adds to the requests for support for the conduct of a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment (IRA) and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA); and, Ojo Encino Chapter hereby expresses it full support for this report to seek assistance and resources be it Federal, State, Navajo Nation and private funds to accomplish the intent of this action, CERTIFICATION ' hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was considered by the Member of the Ojo Encino Chapter at a duly called meeting at the Ojo Encino Chapter House at which a quorum was present and that the same was passed by a vote of 27 in favor, 00 opposed and 05 abstaining, on this 14" day of ‘August, 2017, Motioned Rhonda Chiquito Seconded by: Johnnie Largo c+ be —T George Werito, Chapter PresidentGot THE NAVAJO NATION he TORREON/STAR LAKE CHAPTER SRES 0. Box 1024+ CUBA, NEW MEXICO 87013 = (08) 731-2336 Fax SOS. 73-1514 Teonird Taste Dave Rico Richard Montoya Sr__ Shetty W.Begaye Alex Sandoval Wally Toledo Alban Daa Council Delevate President Vige President Sesrewy/Tressurer_Landboard__Coordnator_ Office Specialist RESOLUTION OF TORREON/STAR LAKE CHAPTER TSL 8/2017 - 68 Requesting the Support and Approval of the Eastern Navajo Agency Council to advance the request to Conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board: Supporting and Endorsing "A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” and the “Hozhoogo Na'ada ‘Assessment Regarding Local Fracking and Drilling Operations...” that documents the various health and safety Concerns as expressed by several community members; Requesting support for a Health Impact Report (HIR) to be elevated to a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions. WHEREAS: 1. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter (the “chapter’) is a political subdivision of the Navajo Nation under 11 N.N.C. subsection 10, and the chapter is responsible for the health and safety of its local residents and for stewardship of its chapter lands and resources; and 2. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter has the inherent tribal and community right to position itself for the public health, public safety, and the general welfare of their community and its residents; and 3. Torreon-Star Lake has formally joined Ojo Encino Chapter and Counselor Chapter to form a Tri-Chapter Alliance, now known as, the Tri-Chapter Council; and 4. Torreon-Star Lake acknowledges that Counselor Chapter, in 2003, voiced its opposition and concerns through Federal District Court actions against the Bureau of Land Management Resource Management Plan and continues to in 2017; and 5. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter, in concert with the Tri-Chapter Alliance has steadfastly communicated, coordinated and cooperatively participated in many public listening sessions, attended public hearings and submitted comments where, "No One Seems to Listen, To Hear or Do Something,” regarding the health and safety concems; and 6. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter has in previous actions requested assistance to secure funding to conduct health impact assessments, to conduct baseline water and soil testing and air quality monitoring for the impacted areas, (copy attached); and 7. Torreon-Star Lake has enacted: TSL 07/2016-057, Supporting Counselor Chapter and Requesting the Approval of the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board to initiate and conduct a Health Impact Study, as well as: Supporting and Endorsing, “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure to document the various Health and safety concems as expressed by several community members: Requesting support for a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions; and 8. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter finds that relatives are in the throes of Oil exploration where their level of governance is insufficient to affect changes to: a.) The heavy traffic of semi-trucks and related service trucks; b,) Resulting air quality impacts of dust and foul putrid gas smells: and ¢.) The prominence of health problems among the community members; and 9. Torreon-Star Lake in its alliance with Counselor Chapter, through its community membership independently sought resources to address their concerns and has tooled, “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” and the Hozhoogo Na‘ada Assessment Regarding Fracking and Drilling Operations; and 10. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter finds that the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board requires the endorsement of the Agency Councilane THE NAVAJO NATION ae! TORREON/STAR LAKE CHAPTER PEE Po. OX 1024» CUBA, NEW MEXICO 97013 » (505) 731.2006. Fan S05. 731-1814 TeonardToosie Dave Riso Richard Montaya Se Sheny W-Boyave Alex Sandoval Wally Toledo Albena Ballard Council Delegate President Vige President’ —__Secrean/Tresurer__Landboard Coordinator _ (fie Specialist RESOLUTION OF TORREON/STAR LAKE CHAPTER —TSL 8/2017 - 68 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter in concert with Ojo Encino Chapter and Counselor, hereby respectfully, requests the Easter Navajo Agency Council to Endorse and Support the Approval to advance Counselor Citizens’ Health Committee Request to the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board (NNHRRB) approval to conduct a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) 2. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter has reviewed the, “Counselor Community Health Impact Report Of Oil Well Exposure," and hereby supports and endorses the report, (attached as exhibit A), to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; and 3. Torreon-Star Lake Chapter hereby approves and requests support for a full-fledged Health Impact Assessment (HIA); and 4. Toreon-Star Lake Chapter hereby furthers this report to be used to seek assistance and resources be it Federal, State, Navajo Nation and private funds to accomplish the intent of this action. CERTIFICATION WE HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was duly considered by the Torreon/Star Lake Chapter at a duly called meeting at Na’Neelzhiin, New Mexico, at which quorum was present and that the ‘same was motioned by: Cleo Otero and seconded by Maria Toledo and adopted by a vote of 35 in favor, 0 opposed and 1 abstained on the 6” day of August 2017. Dave Rico, President ie Zale , Vice President Torreon/Star Lake Chapter Torreon/Star Lake Chapter Sherry W. Begaye, Secretany/Treasurer Torreon/Star Lake ChapterTORREON/STAR LAKE CHAPTER % oe P.O. BOX 1024 * CUBA, NEW MEXICO 87013 * (505) 731-2336 * Fax# 505-731-1514 wad Tasie David Riso Joel Cayo Evangine Tchine Stersood Wiles Wally Toledo Albers Walla Cool vega Presence Pane” Scarenaes_“"Landuard” Cad _Acom anne Sect Resolution of ‘Torreon/Star Lake Chapter TSL 07/2016- 057 Supporting Counselor Chapter and Requesting the Approval of the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board to Initiate and Conduct a Health Impact Study, as well as, Supporting and Endorsing “A Community Health Impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Exhibit A attached) to document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several commu members; Requesting support for a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment (HIRA) and, warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (IA) and certain related actions. WHEREAS: Torreon/Star lake Chapter is apolitical subdivisions of the Navajo Nation under 11 N.N.C, §10, and the Chapter is responsible for the health and safety of tis local residents and for stewardship of its Chapter lands and resources; and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter has the inherent trial and community right to position itself for the public health, public safety and the general welfare of their community and its resident; and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter in previous actions has requested assistance to secure funding to conduct health impact assessments, baseline water and soil testing and air quality monitoring for the impacted areas, (copy attached); and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter finds its friends, neighbors and relatives in the throes of Oil exploration where their level of governance is insufficient to affect changes to: 8.) The traffic of semi-trucks and related service trucks; »,) the resulting air quality impacts of dust and foul putrid gas smells; and ©.) the prominence of health problems among the community members; and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter has reviewed the, “A Counselor Community Health Impact Report on Oil Well Exposure,” (Attached as Exhibit A): and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter acknowledges that the Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board has approval authority on such matters as a Health Impact Study. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Torreon/Star Lake Chapter hereby Supports Counselor Chapter Community and Requests Approval of the ‘Navajo Nation Human Research Review Board to accomplish a Health Impact Study{oreon/Star Lake Chapter further Acknowledges and Supports and Endorses Counselor Chapter Community Action, “A Community Health impact Report of Oil Well Exposure,” (Exhibit A attached) to Document the various health and safety concerns as expressed by several community members; Requesting support for a full-fledged Health Impact Rapid Assessment (HIRA) and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and certain related actions. Torreon/Star Lake Chapter hereby adds to the requests for support for the conduct of a full-fledged Health Impact Assessment (HIA) and, if warranted, a full Health Impact Assessment (HIA); and Torreon/Star Lake Chapter hereby expresses it full support for this report to seek assistance and resources, be it Federal, State, Navajo Nation and private funds to accomplish the intent of this action, CERTIFICATION We, hereby certly that the foregoing resolution was duly considered by the Torreon/Star/Lake Chapter, Navajo Nation, at which a quorum was present and that the same was passed and the same was motion by:_ Manz Aknae and seconded by: —Damit tridge- and adopted by a vote of ¥ in favor, _@_ opposed with abstain, this 6" day of July, 2016. beh. ‘Torreon/Star Lake Chapter orteon/Star Lake Chapter Dat President s Evangeline Te te jecretary/Treasurer Torreon/Star Lake Chapter