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Resolution Number
NABIO-63-15
Legislation Number
0346-15
Legislation Title
An Action Relating to Resources and Development and Naabik'iyati'; Urging the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Navajo Agency, to Waive the Federal Environmental Protection Law Requirements for Placement of Gravel Material on Existing Dirt Roads on the Navajo Nation
Legislation Description
The purpose of the resolution is to urge the Bureau of Indian Affairs to waive various federal environmental protection laws that hinder the application of gravel on existing dirt roads on the Navajo Nation. These federal laws include the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the National Historic Preservation act (NHPA), the Federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Resources Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) as required by the Bureau of Indian Affairs'(BIA) internal guidelines set forth under Indian Affairs Manual (IAM) Part 59, Environmental and Cultural Resources Management.
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Sponsor
Leonard H Pete
Co-Sponsor(s)
N/A
Status
Resolution
Executive Branch (164/SAS No.)
N/A
Vote Requirements
Standing Committee - Two-Thirds Vote of Full Membership
Legislation Entered By
LBurbank ADMIN
Approved Committees
  1. Resources & Development Committee
  2. Naa'bik'iyati' Committee
OLC Number
15-511-01
Date Uploaded By Document Title
11/06/2015, 10:09 am MNez ADMIN NABIO-63-15.pdf