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25 U.S.C. § 1660a (INDIANS)
§ 1660a. Grants for alcohol and substance abuse related services
(a) Grants
The Secretary may make grants for the provision of health-related services in prevention of, treatment of, rehabilitation of, or school and community-based education in, alcohol and substance abuse in urban centers to those urban Indian organizations with whom the Secretary has entered into a contract under this subchapter or under section 1621 of this title.
(b) Goals of grant
Each grant made pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall set forth the goals to be accomplished pursuant to the grant. The goals shall be specific to each grant as agreed to between the Secretary and the grantee.
(c) Criteria
The Secretary shall establish criteria for the grants made under subsection (a) of this section, including criteria relating to the—
(1) size of the urban Indian population;
(2) accessibility to, and utilization of, other health resources available to such population;
(3) duplication of existing Service or other Federal grants or contracts;
(4) capability of the organization to adequately perform the activities required under the grant;
(5) satisfactory performance standards for the organization in meeting the goals set forth in such grant, which standards shall be negotiated and agreed to between the Secretary and the grantee on a grant-by-grant basis; and
(6) identification of need for services.
The Secretary shall develop a methodology for allocating grants made pursuant to this section based on such criteria.
(d) Treatment of funds received by urban Indian organizations
Any funds received by an urban Indian organization under this chapter for substance abuse prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation shall be subject to the criteria set forth in subsection (c) of this section.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 511, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 502, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4569.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (d), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 511 of Pub. L. 94–437 was renumbered section 510 and is classified to section 1660 of this title.
25 U.S.C. § 1660c (INDIANS)
§ 1660c. Urban NIAAA transferred programs
(a) Duty of Secretary
The Secretary shall, within the Branch of Urban Health Programs of the Service, make grants or enter into contracts for the administration of urban Indian alcohol programs that were originally established under the National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (hereafter in this section referred to as “NIAAA”) and transferred to the Service.
(b) Use of grants
Grants provided or contracts entered into under this section shall be used to provide support for the continuation of alcohol prevention and treatment services for urban Indian populations and such other objectives as are agreed upon between the Service and a recipient of a grant or contract under this section.
(c) Eligibility for grants
Urban Indian organizations that operate Indian alcohol programs originally funded under NIAAA and subsequently transferred to the Service are eligible for grants or contracts under this section.
(d) Combination of funds
For the purpose of carrying out this section, the Secretary may combine NIAAA alcohol funds with other substance abuse funds currently administered through the Branch of Urban Health Programs of the Service.
(e) Evaluation and report to Congress
The Secretary shall evaluate and report to the Congress on the activities of programs funded under this section at least every 5 years.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 513, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 504, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4570; amended Pub. L. 105–362, title VI, § 602(a), Nov. 10, 1998, 112 Stat. 3286.)
heading: Amendments
text: 1998—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–362 substituted “every 5 years” for “every two years”.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (e) of this section relating to reporting to Congress on the activities of programs funded under this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 97 of House Document No. 103–7.
25 U.S.C. § 1660d (INDIANS)
§ 1660d. Conferring with urban Indian organizations
(a) Definition of confer
In this section, the term “confer” means to engage in an open and free exchange of information and opinions that—
(1) leads to mutual understanding and comprehension; and
(2) emphasizes trust, respect, and shared responsibility.
(b) Requirement
The Secretary shall ensure that the Service confers, to the maximum extent practicable, with urban Indian organizations in carrying out this chapter.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 514, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 514 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 163(a) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1660d, Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 514, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title V, § 505(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4570, authorized appropriations through fiscal year 2000 to carry out this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935. The repeal by Pub. L. 111–148 is based on section 101(b)(9) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660e (INDIANS)
§ 1660e. Expanded program authority for urban Indian organizations
Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the Secretary, acting through the Service, is authorized to establish programs, including programs for awarding grants, for urban Indian organizations that are identical to any programs established pursuant to sections 1621q, 1665a, and 1665g(g) of this title.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 515, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: References in Text
text: This chapter, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act”, meaning Pub. L. 94–437, Sept. 30, 1976, 90 Stat. 1400, known as the Indian Health Care Improvement Act, which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1601 of this title and Tables.
heading: Codification
text: Section 515 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 164 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660f (INDIANS)
§ 1660f. Community Health Representatives
The Secretary, acting through the Service, may enter into contracts with, and make grants to, urban Indian organizations for the employment of Indians trained as health service providers through the Community Health Representative Program under section 1616 of this title in the provision of health care, health promotion, and disease prevention services to urban Indians.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 516, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 516 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 165 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660g (INDIANS)
§ 1660g. Use of Federal Government facilities and sources of supply
(a) In general
The Secretary may permit an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter, in carrying out the contract or grant, to use, in accordance with such terms and conditions for use and maintenance as are agreed on by the Secretary and the urban Indian organizations—
(1) any existing facility under the jurisdiction of the Secretary;
(2) all equipment contained in or pertaining to such an existing facility; and
(3) any other personal property of the Federal Government under the jurisdiction of the Secretary.
(b) Donations
Subject to subsection (d), the Secretary may donate to an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter any personal or real property determined to be excess to the needs of the Service or the General Services Administration for the purposes of carrying out the contract or grant.
(c) Acquisition of property
The Secretary may acquire excess or surplus personal or real property of the Federal Government for donation, subject to subsection (d), to an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter if the Secretary determines that the property is appropriate for use by the urban Indian organization for purposes of the contract or grant.
(d) Priority
If the Secretary receives from an urban Indian organization or an Indian tribe or tribal organization a request for a specific item of personal or real property described in subsection (b) or (c), the Secretary shall give priority to the request for donation to the Indian tribe or tribal organization, if the Secretary receives the request from the Indian tribe or tribal organization before the earlier of—
(1) the date on which the Secretary transfers title to the property to the urban Indian organization; and
(2) the date on which the Secretary transfers the property physically to the urban Indian organization.
(e) Executive agency status
For purposes of section 501(a) of title 40, an urban Indian organization that has entered into a contract or received a grant pursuant to this subchapter may be considered to be an Executive agency in carrying out the contract or grant.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 517, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 517 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 166 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1660h (INDIANS)
§ 1660h. Health information technology
The Secretary, acting through the Service, may make grants to urban Indian organizations under this subchapter for the development, adoption, and implementation of health information technology (as defined in section 300jj of title 42), telemedicine services development, and related infrastructure.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title V, § 518, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 518 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 166 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1662 (INDIANS)
§ 1662. Automated management information system
(a) Establishment
(1) The Secretary shall establish an automated management information system for the Service.
(2) The information system established under paragraph (1) shall include—
(A) a financial management system,
(B) a patient care information system for each area served by the Service,
(C) a privacy component that protects the privacy of patient information held by, or on behalf of, the Service, and
(D) a services-based cost accounting component that provides estimates of the costs associated with the provision of specific medical treatments or services in each area office of the Service.
(b) Provision to Indian tribes and organizations; reimbursement
(1) The Secretary shall provide each Indian tribe and tribal organization that provides health services under a contract entered into with the Service under the Indian Self-Determination Act [25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.] automated management information systems which—
(A) meet the management information needs of such Indian tribe or tribal organization with respect to the treatment by the Indian tribe or tribal organization of patients of the Service, and
(B) meet the management information needs of the Service.
(2) The Secretary shall reimburse each Indian tribe or tribal organization for the part of the cost of the operation of a system provided under paragraph (1) which is attributable to the treatment by such Indian tribe or tribal organization of patients of the Service.
(3) The Secretary shall provide systems under paragraph (1) to Indian tribes and tribal organizations providing health services in California by no later than September 30, 1990.
(c) Access to records
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, each patient shall have reasonable access to the medical or health records of such patient which are held by, or on behalf of, the Service.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VI, § 602, as added Pub. L. 100–713, title VI, § 601(a), Nov. 23, 1988, 102 Stat. 4825; amended Pub. L. 102–573, title IX, § 901(3), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4591.)
heading: References in Text
text: The Indian Self-Determination Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(1), is title I of Pub. L. 93–638, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2206, as amended, which is classified principally to part A (§ 450f et seq.) of subchapter II of chapter 14 of this title. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 450 of this title and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 1992—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 102–573 struck out par. (3) which directed Secretary to submit report to Congress no later than Sept. 30, 1989.
25 U.S.C. § 1663 (INDIANS)
§ 1663. Office of Direct Service Tribes
(a) Establishment
There is established within the Service an office, to be known as the “Office of Direct Service Tribes”.
(b) Treatment
The Office of Direct Service Tribes shall be located in the Office of the Director.
(c) Duties
The Office of Direct Service Tribes shall be responsible for—
(1) providing Service-wide leadership, guidance and support for direct service tribes to include strategic planning and program evaluation;
(2) ensuring maximum flexibility to tribal health and related support systems for Indian beneficiaries;
(3) serving as the focal point for consultation and participation between direct service tribes and organizations and the Service in the development of Service policy;
(4) holding no less than biannual consultations with direct service tribes in appropriate locations to gather information and aid in the development of health policy; and
(5) directing a national program and providing leadership and advocacy in the development of health policy, program management, budget formulation, resource allocation, and delegation support for direct service tribes.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 603 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 172 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1663, Pub. L. 94–437, title VI, § 603, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VI, § 603, Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4571, authorized appropriations through fiscal year 2000 to carry out this subchapter, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935. The repeal is based on section 101(b)(10) of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1663a (INDIANS)
§ 1663a. Nevada Area Office
(a) In general
Not later than 1 year after March 23, 2010, in a manner consistent with the tribal consultation policy of the Service, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a plan describing the manner and schedule by which an area office, separate and distinct from the Phoenix Area Office of the Service, can be established in the State of Nevada.
(b) Failure to submit plan
(1) Definition of operations funds
In this subsection, the term “operations funds” means only the funds used for—
(A) the administration of services, including functional expenses such as overtime, personnel salaries, and associated benefits; or
(B) related tasks that directly affect the operations described in subparagraph (A).
(2) Withholding of funds
If the Secretary fails to submit a plan in accordance with subsection (a), the Secretary shall withhold the operations funds reserved for the Office of the Director, subject to the condition that the withholding shall not adversely impact the capacity of the Service to deliver health care services.
(3) Restoration
The operations funds withheld pursuant to paragraph (2) may be restored, at the discretion of the Secretary, to the Office of the Director on achievement by that Office of compliance with this section.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VI, § 604, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 604 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 173 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665c (INDIANS)
§ 1665c. Comprehensive behavioral health prevention and treatment program
(a) Establishment
(1) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall provide a program of comprehensive behavioral health, prevention, treatment, and aftercare, which may include, if feasible and appropriate, systems of care, and shall include—
(A) prevention, through educational intervention, in Indian communities;
(B) acute detoxification, psychiatric hospitalization, residential, and intensive outpatient treatment;
(C) community-based rehabilitation and aftercare;
(D) community education and involvement, including extensive training of health care, educational, and community-based personnel;
(E) specialized residential treatment programs for high-risk populations, including pregnant and postpartum women and their children; and
(F) diagnostic services.
(2) Target populations
The target population of such programs shall be members of Indian tribes. Efforts to train and educate key members of the Indian community shall also target employees of health, education, judicial, law enforcement, legal, and social service programs.
(b) Contract health services
(1) In general
The Secretary, acting through the Service, may enter into contracts with public or private providers of behavioral health treatment services for the purpose of carrying out the program required under subsection (a).
(2) Provision of assistance
In carrying out this subsection, the Secretary shall provide assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations to develop criteria for the certification of behavioral health service providers and accreditation of service facilities which meet minimum standards for such services and facilities.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 704 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665c, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 704, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4574, provided for Indian Health Service program of alcohol and substance abuse detoxification and rehabilitation for Indian youth, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.
25 U.S.C. § 1665d (INDIANS)
§ 1665d. Mental health technician program
(a) In general
Pursuant to section 13 of this title, the Secretary shall establish and maintain a mental health technician program within the Service which—
(1) provides for the training of Indians as mental health technicians; and
(2) employs such technicians in the provision of community-based mental health care that includes identification, prevention, education, referral, and treatment services.
(b) Paraprofessional training
In carrying out subsection (a), the Secretary, acting through the Service, shall provide high-standard paraprofessional training in mental health care necessary to provide quality care to the Indian communities to be served. Such training shall be based upon a curriculum developed or approved by the Secretary which combines education in the theory of mental health care with supervised practical experience in the provision of such care.
(c) Supervision and evaluation of technicians
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall supervise and evaluate the mental health technicians in the training program.
(d) Traditional health care practices
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall ensure that the program established pursuant to this section involves the use and promotion of the traditional health care practices of the Indian tribes to be served.
(Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 111–148, title X, § 10221(a), Mar. 23, 2010, 124 Stat. 935.)
heading: Codification
text: Section 705 of Pub. L. 94–437 is based on section 181 of title I of S. 1790, One Hundred Eleventh Congress, as reported by the Committee on Indian Affairs of the Senate in Dec. 2009, which was enacted into law by section 10221(a) of Pub. L. 111–148.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: A prior section 1665d, Pub. L. 94–437, title VII, § 705, as added Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 702(a), Oct. 29, 1992, 106 Stat. 4576, provided for program of training and community education about alcohol and substance abuse, prior to the general amendment of this subchapter by Pub. L. 111–148.