§170.461. May a Tribe approve plans, specifications, and estimates?
25 C.F.R. § 170.461
An Indian Tribal government may approve plans, specifications and estimates and commence road and bridge construction with funds made available from the TTP through a self-determination contract, self-governance agreement, Program Agreement or other appropriate agreement, developed in accordance with 23 U.S.C. 202(b)(6) & (b)(7), if the Indian Tribal government:
Provides assurances in the contract or agreement that the construction will meet or exceed applicable health and safety standards;
Obtains advance review of the plans and specifications from a State-licensed civil engineer that has certified that the plans and specifications meet or exceed the applicable health and safety standards;
Provides a copy of the certification under paragraph (a) of this section to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Tribal Government Affairs, Department of Transportation, or the Assistant Secretary—Indian Affairs, DOI, as appropriate; and
Provides a copy of all project documentation identified in § 170.460 to BIA or FHWA before the start of construction.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: Pub. L. 112-141, Pub. L. 114-94; 5 U.S.C. 2; 23 U.S.C. 201, 202; 25 U.S.C. 2, 9.
Source
Source: 81 FR 78463, Nov. 7, 2016, unless otherwise noted.