42 C.F.R. § 137.291
May Self-Governance Tribes carry out construction projects without assuming these Federal environmental responsibilities?
Cite as 42 C.F.R. § 137.291 (2026)
Yes, but not under section 509 of the Act [25 U.S.C. 458aaa-8]. Self-Governance Tribes may otherwise elect to perform construction projects, or phases of construction projects, under other legal authorities (see § 137.272).
- Cross-references to the US Code
- 25:458aaa-8
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 137.272