Tribal PFAS Settlement Advisory

The Challenge

PFAS contamination has disproportionately impacted Tribal water systems, while the settlement process can be difficult to navigate due to eligibility standards, documentation requirements, and technical complexity. Technical errors can materially reduce awards, and timeliness matters.

SevenStar’s role is to help Tribal leadership:

• Secure all funds to which the Tribe is entitled
• Maintain clear, defensible governance and documentation
• Translate settlement proceeds into actionable remediation outcomes

The 3M/Dupont PFAS Water Settlements represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Tribal governments to secure funding to address long-standing PFAS contamination in drinking water and surface water systems. PFAS—often referred to as “forever chemicals”—have disproportionately impacted Tribal communities due to legacy industrial activity, military installations, and aging water infrastructure. While Tribal water systems are eligible claimants under the settlement, the process to determine eligibility, properly document claims, and secure the full amount of funds to which a Tribe is entitled is complex and time-sensitive. Without informed engagement, Tribes risk under-claiming or missing settlement resources altogether. Strategic participation ensures that settlement proceeds are not only secured, but also translated into effective, culturally aligned remediation plans that protect public health, safeguard natural resources, and uphold Tribal sovereignty.

Without timely and focused action, significant PFAS settlement funds risk going unclaimed by Tribal governments due to rapidly approaching and inflexible deadlines. In fact, claim periods for two related settlements—Tyco and BASF—have already closed, and Tribes are no longer eligible to receive funds from those agreements. Eligibility and award amounts under the remaining settlements are determined by factors such as system water flow and measured PFAS contamination levels, as reflected in settlement allocation methodologies. Current awards have ranged from approximately $36,000 to more than $136 million per award, underscoring both the scale of opportunity and the cost of inaction. Proactive engagement is essential to protect Tribal interests, preserve eligibility, and ensure access to funds intended to support long-term water safety and environmental protection.

Phase I — Eligibility & Claim Strategy

• Eligibility analysis and PFAS exposure history review
• Claim valuation support and filing recommendations
• Confirm Tribal signing authority and add SevenStar as a secondary contact with the claims administrator

Phase II — Application & Award Support

• Claim preparation and submission support
• Supplemental documentation
• Award interpretation and Tribal Council briefings

Phase III — Remediation Planning & Technology Evaluation

• Site-specific PFAS risk assessment
• Remediation roadmap development
• Vendor-neutral technology comparison and RFP support (if requested)

Phase IV — Implementation Partner Identification (Advisory Only)

A clear roadmap that converts settlement proceeds into implementable steps aligned with Tribal priorities and long-term water protection.

What SevenStar Delivers¹

Maximum Recovery of Settlement Funds

We support claim strategy and documentation so Tribes receive the full settlement recovery they are legally entitled to pursue.

Actionable Remediation Planning

We identify and evaluate qualified third-party implementers (engineers, contractors, technology providers).
All implementation decisions, contracting, and oversight remain solely under Tribal authority.

Vendor-Neutral and Advisory-Only by Design

SevenStar Holdings does not manufacture or exclusively represent any remediation technology. We do not design, construct, install, operate, or maintain water treatment systems, and we do not serve as engineer of record or contractor. This preserves procurement integrity and keeps control with Tribal leadership.

Compensation

Success-based fee: 10% of awarded settlement funds

• No upfront fees
• No retainers
• Compensation earned only when funds are secured

Call to Action

Request an Initial, No-Obligation Discussion

We will review eligibility, timelines, and documentation requirements and outline a clear path for moving forward—under Tribal authority and aligned with your priorities.

Contact: Michael Stopp, 918.853.1494, mike@oksevenstar.com

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SevenStar Holdings provides advisory and consulting services only and does not provide legal advice, engineering services, construction, installation, or operations.