The TERRA Act authorizes Indian Tribes to integrate and streamline federal funding for environmental resilience and disaster response.
The Tribal Emergency Response Resources Act (TERRA Act) enables Indian Tribes to integrate funding from multiple federal programs into comprehensive plans addressing environmental threats and natural disasters. The Secretary of the Interior reviews and approves these plans, which can include waivers of certain federal requirements to facilitate implementation. Approved plans allow tribes to consolidate federal funds and streamline reporting and permitting processes.
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