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title_name: "THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE"
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# 42 U.S.C. § 6908a - Agreements with Indian tribes

## Text

On and after October 21, 1998, the Administrator is authorized to enter into assistance agreements with Federally 11 So in original. Probably should not be capitalized. recognized Indian tribes on such terms and conditions as the Administrator deems appropriate for the development and implementation of programs to manage hazardous waste, and underground storage tanks.

(Pub. L. 105–276, title III, Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2499.)

## Notes

Editorial Notes

Codification Section was enacted as part of the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1999, and not as part of the Solid Waste Disposal Act which comprises this chapter.