View all text of Subchapter V [§ 5381 - § 5399]
§ 5381. Definitions
(a) In general
In this subchapter:
(1) Construction project
The term “construction project”—
(A) means an organized noncontinuous undertaking to complete a specific set of predetermined objectives for the planning, environmental determination, design, construction, repair, improvement, or expansion of buildings or facilities, as described in a construction project agreement; and
(B) does not include construction program administration and activities described in paragraphs (1) through (3) of section 5304(m) of this title, that may otherwise be included in a funding agreement under this subchapter.
(2) Construction project agreement
The term “construction project agreement” means a negotiated agreement between the Secretary and an Indian tribe, that at a minimum—
(A) establishes project phase start and completion dates;
(B) defines a specific scope of work and standards by which it will be accomplished;
(C) identifies the responsibilities of the Indian tribe and the Secretary;
(D) addresses environmental considerations;
(E) identifies the owner and operations and maintenance entity of the proposed work;
(F) provides a budget;
(G) provides a payment process; and
(H) establishes the duration of the agreement based on the time necessary to complete the specified scope of work, which may be 1 or more years.
(3) Gross mismanagement
(4) Inherent Federal functions
(5) Inter-tribal consortium
(6) Secretary
(7) Self-governance
(8) Tribal share
(b) Indian tribe
(Pub. L. 93–638, title V, § 501, as added Pub. L. 106–260, § 4, Aug. 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 712.)