Common use of Federally Recognized Tribes Clause in Contracts

Federally Recognized Tribes. 1. USACE acknowledges that Federally-recognized Tribes possess special expertise in assessing the National Register eligibility of properties with religious and cultural significance to that particular Tribe. Tribal leaders, and as appropriate, their representatives, shall designate an individual(s) for the Tribe’s review of Undertakings affecting properties with religious and cultural significance to that particular Tribe. Designations such as this will follow the intent and processes laid out in USACE’s 2012 Tribal Consultation Policy.

Federally Recognized Tribes. 1. USACE acknowledges that Federally-recognized Tribes possess special expertise in assessing the National Register eligibility of properties with religious and cultural significance to that particular Tribe. Tribal leaders, and as appropriate, their representatives, shall designate an individual(s) decide the individual for the Tribe who meets appropriate qualifications/standards for the Tribe’s review of Undertakings the Undertaking affecting properties with religious and cultural significance to that particular Tribe. Designations such as this will follow the intent and processes laid out in USACE’s 2012 Tribal Consultation Policy.