§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 the Miller Act (40 U.S.C. 270a) 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 .)

References in Text

The Miller Act, referred to in text, is act Aug. 24, 1935, ch. 642, 49 Stat. 793 , as amended, which is classified generally to section 270a et seq. of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 270a of Title 40 and Tables.