42 C.F.R. § 137.291

May Self-Governance Tribes carry out construction projects without assuming these Federal environmental responsibilities?

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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).