170.135—Can a tribe use Federal funds for its recreation, tourism, and trails program?

Yes. A tribe, tribal organization, tribal consortium, or BIA may use IRR Program funds for recreation, tourism, and trails programs if the programs are included in the IRRTIP. Additionally, the following Federal programs for recreation, tourism, and trails are possible sources of Federal funding:
(a) IRR Program (23 U.S.C. 204 );
(b) Surface Transportation Program—Transportation Enhancement (23 U.S.C. 133 );
(c) National Scenic Byway Program (23 U.S.C. 162 );
(d) Recreational Trails Program (23 U.S.C. 206 );
(e) National Highway System (23 U.S.C. 104 );
(f) Public Lands Discretionary Program (23 U.S.C. 204 );
(g) Other funding from other Federal departments; and
(h) Other funding that Congress may authorize and appropriate.