Opinion ID: 518456
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: The Tribe's Responsibilities

Text: 21 Finally, the Tribe argues that the federal defendants are responsible for cleaning up the dump sites pursuant to the RCRA and other laws. We agree. We do not accept, however, the Tribe's contention that the Tribe possesses no responsibility to help. 22 The district court found that the Tribe established and operated the dumps through the Service. The Tribe also generated waste dumped at these sites. We agree with the district court that the Tribe must share responsibility with BIA and IHS for bringing the dumps into compliance. See, 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6902(3); 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6945(a) (1988 supp.); 42 U.S.C. Sec. 6972(a). In determining the Tribe's share, the district court must consider the Tribe's ability to pay a portion of the costs and still provide essential services to its people.