25 U.S.C. § 47a

Security required by Secretary; contracts with Indian-owned economic enterprise; public work

The Secretary, in his discretion, may require security other than bonds required by sections 3131 and 3133 of title 40 when entering into a contract with an Indian-owned economic enterprise pursuant to the provisions of the Act of June 25, 1910 ( 25 U.S.C. 47 ), for the construction, alteration, or repair of any public work of the United States: Provided , That, the alternative form of security provides the United States with adequate security for performance and payment.

( Pub. L. 98–449, § 11 , Oct. 4, 1984 , 98 Stat. 1726 .)