25 USC 3733 - Cooperative agreement between Department of the Interior and Indian tribes

U.S Code last checked for updates: Apr 11, 2025

§ 3733.

Cooperative agreement between Department of the Interior and Indian tribes

(a)

Cooperative agreements

(1)

(A)

To facilitate the administration of the programs and activities of the Department of the Interior, the Secretary may negotiate and enter into cooperative agreements with Indian tribes to—

(i)

engage in cooperative manpower and job training,

(ii)

develop and publish cooperative agricultural education and resource planning materials, and

(iii)

perform land and facility improvements and other activities related to land and natural resource management and development.

(B)

The Secretary may enter into these agreements when the Secretary determines the interest of Indians and Indian tribes will be benefited.

(2)

In cooperative agreements entered into under paragraph (1), the Secretary may advance or reimburse funds to contractors from any appropriated funds available for similar kinds of work or by furnishing or sharing materials, supplies, facilities, or equipment without regard to the provisions of section 3324 of title 31 relating to the advance of public moneys.

(b)

Supervision

(c)

Savings clause

(Pub. L. 103–177, title II, § 203, Dec. 3, 1993, 107 Stat. 2021.)

cite as: 25 USC 3733