U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024
§ 1437x.
Environmental reviews
(a)
In general
(1)
Release of funds
(2)
Implementation
(b)
Procedure
(c)
Certification
A certification under the procedures authorized by this section shall—
(1)
be in a form acceptable to the Secretary;
(2)
be executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of the State or unit of general local government who qualifies under regulations of the Secretary;
(3)
specify that the State or unit of general local government under this section has fully carried out its responsibilities as described under subsection (a); and
(4)
specify that the certifying officer—
(A)
consents to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 [42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq.] and each provision of law specified in regulations issued by the Secretary insofar as the provisions of such Act or other such provision of law apply pursuant to subsection (a); and
(B)
is authorized and consents on behalf of the State or unit of general local government and himself or herself to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal courts for the purpose of enforcement of his or her responsibilities as such an official.
(d)
Approval by States
(Sept. 1, 1937, ch. 896, title I, § 26, as added Pub. L. 103–233, title III, § 305(b), Apr. 11, 1994, 108 Stat. 371; amended Pub. L. 104–330, title V, § 501(b)(11), Oct. 26, 1996, 110 Stat. 4042.)
cite as: 42 USC 1437x