Gov. Stitt Calls Ruling a Win as Oklahoma Keeps Environmental Authority on Tribal Lands

Federal appeals court affirms Oklahoma's authority over tribal nations' EPA standards

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld a decision Friday that gives Oklahoma the authority to administer environmental programs on tribal land.

Oklahoma wins tribal lawsuit over who gets to regulate the environment

Oklahoma wins tribal lawsuit over who gets to regulate ...

Gov. Stitt calls ruling a win as Oklahoma keeps environmental authority on tribal lands

A federal appeals court upheld a decision that gives the Environmental Protection Agency authority over environmental programs on tribal lands in Oklahoma.Follo

Clarifying Narrow Nature of McGirt

Governor Kevin Stitt Tuesday released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of Oklahoma’s authority to administer federal environmental programs on tribal lands.

Stitt applauds court ruling over environmental policy on tribal lands

Governor Kevin Stitt Applauds Federal Court for Clarifying the Narrow Nature of the McGirt RulingOKLAHOMA CITY (October 20, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit upheld the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s approval of Oklahoma’s authority to administer federal environmental programs on tribal lands.Read more »