---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 137.292"
title: "42"
number: "137.292"
heading: "How do Self-Governance Tribes assume environmental responsibilities for construction projects under section 509 of the Act [25 U.S.C. 458aaa-8]?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/137.292"
---

# §137.292. How do Self-Governance Tribes assume environmental responsibilities for construction projects under section 509 of the Act [25 U.S.C. 458aaa-8]?


Self-Governance Tribes assume environmental responsibilities by:

- (a) **Adopting a resolution or taking an equivalent Tribal action which—**
  - (1) Designates a certifying officer to represent the Self-Governance Tribe and to assume the status of a responsible Federal official under NEPA, NHPA, and related provisions of law; and
  - (2) Accepts the jurisdiction of the Federal court, as provided in [§ 137.310](/cfr/42/137.310.md) and [§ 137.311](/cfr/42/137.311.md) for purposes of enforcement of the Federal environmental responsibilities assumed by the Self-Governance Tribe; and
- (b) Entering into a construction project agreement under section 509 of the Act [[25 U.S.C. 458aaa-8](/usc/25/458aaa-8.md)].

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 458 et seq.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 35342, May 17, 2002, unless otherwise noted.