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File #: 10-084    Version: 1 Name: N/A
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 6/30/2010 In control: TRIBAL COUNCIL
On agenda: 8/16/2010 Final action: 8/16/2010
Enactment date: 8/16/2010 Enactment #: R-75-10
Title: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHEROKEE NATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANT
Sponsors: Curtis Snell
Indexes: Brownfield, Environmental Programs, Environmental Protection, EPA
Code sections: N/A - Not Applicable
Attachments: 1. R-75-10
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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHEROKEE NATION OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS TO SUBMIT A FORMAL GRANT APPLICATION TO THE U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR A BROWNFIELDS JOB TRAINING GRANT
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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 operates the Office of Environmental Programs;
 
WHEREAS, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has funds available to train tribal members in Brownfields Cleanup Projects;
 
WHEREAS, this grant will provide environmental remediation training to tribal citizens and better their chances for obtaining and sustaining employment.
 
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CHEROKEE NATION, Cherokee Nation Office of Environmental Programs is authorized to submit a formal application should the proposal be selected for said project and that Chad Smith, Principal Chief (or his designee) shall be authorized to conduct contract negotiations and execute all official documents in this regard.