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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS GROUP TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR COMMUNITY AIR TOXICS FUNDING
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WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation since time immemorial has exercised the sovereign rights of self-government in behalf of the Cherokee people;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation is a federally recognized Indian Nation with a historic and continual government to government relationship with the United States of America;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has established the Environmental Protection Commission and the Environmental Programs Group to protect public health, welfare and the environment;
WHEREAS, the Cherokee Nation has previously received funding from the EPA Clean Air Act Section 103 Grant Funding Program, with no match required;
WHEREAS, a Community Air Toxics Study Grant will advance the air quality analysis and data collection efforts on tribal land and provide for increased protection of public health and the environment.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, that the Tribal Council hereby authorizes the Environmental Programs Group to submit a formal application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a grant under the EPA Community Air Toxics Grant Program, and that the Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.