Secretarial Determination definition
Examples of Secretarial Determination in a sentence
While the proposed Secretarial Determination is an inherently governmental function that may not be delegated to others, the Federal Parties understand and recognize the unique nature of this task and are committed to participating in the development of the basis for the Secretarial Determination in a Timely, open, transparent manner and employing the highest standards of scientific integrity.
Each Party may, in a manner consistent with this Settlement, protect, defend, and discharge its interests and duties in any administrative, regulatory, legislative or judicial proceeding, including but not limited to the Secretarial Determination, FERC relicensing process, CWA 401 proceedings, or other proceedings related to potential Project relicensing, surrender, or Facilities Removal.
In accordance with Applicable Law, nothing in this Coordination Process is intended to waive or supersede any obligation of the United States to fulfill its government-to-government relationship with any Indian Tribe, state, county, or local government concerning the Secretarial Determination or this Settlement.
The purpose of the Coordination Process is to seek, discuss, and consider the views of the Parties regarding the basis of the Secretarial Determination in a Timely manner in support of the Secretary’s decision-making process.
To the extent practicable and in accordance with Applicable Law, the Federal Parties will provide the information necessary for the non-federal Parties to have Timely and meaningful input consistent with the schedule for completing the Secretarial Determination.
As a part of developing the basis for the Secretarial Determination, the Secretary shall develop a Detailed Plan to implement Facilities Removal.
Projects undertaken before the Secretarial Determination shall be located outside the FERC project boundary.
The principal objective of the TCC will be to exchange information and data, as appropriate, among the non-federal Parties on technical aspects of the Secretarial Determination that may affect the resources of the non-federal Parties and provide input to the Federal Parties.
Further, the Federal Parties have expressed their commitment to ensuring that the studies, reports, and analyses utilized to inform the Secretarial Determination are supported by a complete and scientifically-sound record.
The Definite Plan shall be consistent with this Settlement, the Authorizing Legislation, the Detailed Plan, and the Secretarial Determination.