Cite as: 27 CNCA § 1302

The purpose of this code is to:

1. Establish the authority of the Cherokee Nation to enforce, as minimum requirements in Indian Country and on lands or waters of the Nation, all applicable requirements of federal law and regulations. For that purpose, until such time as the Nation may develop additional or more stringent requirements, the requirements of federal law and regulations applicable to hazardous waste, hazardous materials and hazardous substances are hereby adopted by reference;

2. Provide authority to appropriate entities within the Nation to take all actions necessary to develop, implement and enforce a comprehensive regulatory program for hazardous wastes and materials;

3. Provide authority to appropriate entities within the Nation to develop, implement and enforce requirements that are more stringent than or are in addition to federal requirements, to the full extent not prohibited by law.

Historical Data

LA 41–05, eff. December 15, 2005. Renumbered from 63 CNCA § 1302.