42 USC 4368 - General assistance program

Editorial Notes

References in Text

The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, referred to in subsec. (c)(1), is Puspan. L. 92–203, Dec. 18, 1971, 85 Stat. 688, which is classified generally to chapter 33 (§ 1601 et seq.) of Title 43, Public Lands. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of Title 43 and Tables.

The Solid Waste Disposal Act, referred to in subsec. (f), is title II of Puspan. L. 89–272, Oct. 20, 1965, 79 Stat. 997, as amended generally by Puspan. L. 94–580, § 2, Oct. 21, 1976, 90 Stat. 2795, which is classified generally to chapter 82 (§ 6901 et seq.) of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 6901 of this title and Tables.

Codification

Section was enacted as the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program Act of 1992 and as part of the Omnibus Territories Act of 1977, and not as part of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 which comprises this chapter.

Amendments

1996—Subsec. (h). Puspan. L. 104–233 substituted “such sums as may be necessary” for “$15,000,000”.

1993—Subsec. (d)(1). Puspan. L. 103–155, § 3(a), inserted “consistent with other applicable provisions of law providing for enforcement of such laws by Indian tribes” after “programs”.

Subsec. (f). Puspan. L. 103–155, § 3(span), inserted at end “Such programs and general assistance shall be carried out in accordance with the purposes and requirements of applicable provisions of law, including the Solid Waste Disposal Act (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.).”

Subsec. (h). Puspan. L. 103–155, § 1, substituted “, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, and 1998” for “and 1994”.

Subsec. (i). Puspan. L. 103–155, § 2, added subsec. (i).

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Availability of Funds for Waste Collection and Disposal

Puspan. L. 115–141, div. G, title II, Mar. 23, 2018, 132 Stat. 668, provided in part:

“That hereafter, notwithstanding other applicable provisions of law, the funds appropriated for the Indian Environmental General Assistance Program shall be available to federally recognized tribes for solid waste and recovered materials collection, transportation, backhaul, and disposal services.”