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sources of House of Representatives by section 1(a) of

Pub. L. 104–14, set out as a note preceding section 21 of

Title 2, The Congress.

§ 3506. Tribal government energy assistance program

(a) Financial assistance

The Secretary may grant financial assistance

to Indian tribal governments, or private sector

persons working in cooperation with Indian tribal governments, to carry out projects to evaluate the feasibility of, develop options for, and

encourage the adoption of energy efficiency and

renewable energy projects on Indian reservations. Such grants may include the costs of

technical assistance in resource assessment, feasibility analysis, technology transfer, and the

resolution of other technical, financial, or management issues identified by the applicants for

such grants.

(b) Conditions

Any applicant for financial assistance under

this section must evidence coordination and cooperation with, and support from, local educational institutions and the affected local energy institutions.

(c) Considerations

In determining the amount of financial assistance to be provided for a proposed project, the

Secretary shall consider—

(1) the extent of involvement of local educational institutions and local energy institutions;

(2) the ease and costs of operation and maintenance of any project contemplated as a part

of the project;

(3) whether the measure will contribute significantly to the development, or the quality

of the environment, of the affected Indian reservations; and

(4) any other factors which the Secretary

may determine to be relevant to a particular

project.

(d) Cost-share

With the exception of grants awarded for the

purpose of feasibility studies, the Secretary

shall require at least 20 percent of the costs of

any project under this section to be provided

from non-Federal sources, unless the grant recipient is a for-profit private sector institution,

in which case the Secretary shall require at

least 50 percent of the costs of any project to be

provided from non-Federal sources.

(e) Authorization of appropriations

There are authorized to be appropriated such

sums as are necessary for the development and

implementation of the program established by

this section.

(Pub. L. 102–486, title XXVI, §2606, Oct. 24, 1992,

106 Stat. 3118.)

CHAPTER 38—INDIAN TRIBAL JUSTICE

SUPPORT

Sec.

3601. Findings.

3602. Definitions.

SUBCHAPTER I—TRIBAL JUSTICE SYSTEMS

3611. Office of Tribal Justice Support.

Sec.

(a) Establishment.

(b) Transfer of existing functions and

personnel.

(c) Functions.

(d) No imposition of standards.

(e) Assistance to tribes.

(f) Information clearinghouse on tribal

justice systems.

3612. Survey of tribal judicial systems.

(a) In general.

(b) Local conditions.

(c) Consultation with Indian tribes.

3613. Base support funding for tribal justice systems.

(a) In general.

(b) Purposes for which financial assistance may be used.

(c) Formula.

3614. Tribal judicial conferences.

SUBCHAPTER II—AUTHORIZATIONS OF

APPROPRIATIONS

3621. Tribal justice systems.

(a) Office.

(b) Base support funding for tribal justice

systems.

(c) Administrative expenses for Office.

(d) Administrative expenses for tribal judicial conferences.

(e) Survey.

(f) Indian priority system.

(g) Allocation of funds.

(h) No offset.

SUBCHAPTER III—DISCLAIMERS

3631. Tribal authority.

§ 3601. Findings

The Congress finds and declares that—

(1) there is a government-to-government relationship between the United States and each

Indian tribe;

(2) the United States has a trust responsibility to each tribal government that includes

the protection of the sovereignty of each tribal government;

(3) Congress, through statutes, treaties, and

the exercise of administrative authorities, has

recognized the self-determination, self-reliance, and inherent sovereignty of Indian

tribes;

(4) Indian tribes possess the inherent authority to establish their own form of government,

including tribal justice systems;

(5) tribal justice systems are an essential

part of tribal governments and serve as important forums for ensuring public health and

safety and the political integrity of tribal governments;

(6) Congress and the Federal courts have repeatedly recognized tribal justice systems as

the appropriate forums for the adjudication of

disputes affecting personal and property

rights;

(7) traditional tribal justice practices are essential to the maintenance of the culture and

identity of Indian tribes and to the goals of

this chapter;

(8) tribal justice systems are inadequately

funded, and the lack of adequate funding impairs their operation; and

(9) tribal government involvement in and

commitment to improving tribal justice systems is essential to the accomplishment of the

goals of this chapter.