25 USC 5389 - Construction projects

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 23, 2024

§ 5389.

Construction projects

(a)

In general

Indian tribes participating in tribal self-governance may carry out construction projects under this subchapter if they elect to assume all Federal responsibilities under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.), division A of subtitle III of title 54, and related provisions of law that would apply if the Secretary were to undertake a construction project, by adopting a resolution—

(1)

designating a certifying officer to represent the Indian tribe and to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under such laws; and

(2)

accepting the jurisdiction of the Federal court for the purpose of enforcement of the responsibilities of the responsible Federal official under such environmental laws.

(b)

Negotiations

(c)

Codes and standards

(d)

Responsibility for completion

(e)

Funding

(f)

Approval

(g)

Wages

(h)

Application of other laws

(Pub. L. 93–638, title V, § 509, as added Pub. L. 106–260, § 4, Aug. 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 724; amended Pub. L. 113–287, § 5(g), Dec. 19, 2014, 128 Stat. 3269.)

cite as: 25 USC 5389