Title 25 — Indians
Chapter 26 — Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
§ 2413. Departmental responsibility
Statutory text
Implementation
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Attorney General, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall bear equal responsibility for the implementation of this chapter in cooperation with Indian tribes.
Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse
Establishment
In general
To improve coordination among the Federal agencies and departments carrying out this chapter, there is established within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration an office, to be known as the “Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse” (referred to in this section as the “Office”).
Director
The director of the Office shall be appointed by the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration—
on a permanent basis; and
at a grade of not less than GS–15 of the General Schedule.
Responsibilities of Office
In addition to other responsibilities which may be assigned to such Office, it shall be responsible for—
coordinating with other agencies to monitor the performance and compliance of the relevant Federal programs in achieving the goals and purposes of this chapter and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 2411 of this title;
serving as a point of contact for Indian tribes and the Tribal Coordinating Committees regarding the implementation of this chapter, the Memorandum of Agreement, and any Tribal Action Plan established under section 2412 of this title; and
not later than 1 year after , developing, in coordination and consultation with tribal governments, a framework for interagency and tribal coordination that—
establish 1 the goals and other desired outcomes of this Act;
prioritizes outcomes that are aligned with the purposes of affected agencies;
provides guidelines for resource and information sharing;
provides technical assistance to the affected agencies to establish effective and permanent interagency communication and coordination; and
determines whether collaboration is feasible, cost-effective, and within agency capability.
Appointment of employees
The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall appoint such employees to work in the Office, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office to carry out the responsibilities under this subsection.
Indian Youth Programs Officer
There is established in the Office the position to be known as the Indian Youth Programs Officer. The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall appoint the Indian Youth Programs Officer.
The position of Indian Youth Programs Officer shall be established on a permanent basis at no less than the grade of GS–14 of the General Schedule.
In addition to other responsibilities which may be assigned to the Indian Youth Programs Officer relating to Indian youth such Officer shall be responsible for—
monitoring the performance and compliance of the applicable Federal programs in meeting the goals and purposes of this chapter and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 2411 of this title as they relate to Indian youth efforts, and
providing advice and recommendations, including recommendations submitted by Indian tribes and Tribal Coordinating Committees, to the Director of the Office as they relate to Indian youth.
Footnotes
- 1 So in original. Probably should be “establishes”.
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act of 1986
Pub. L. 99–570 title IV § 4207 · 100 Stat. 3207
Enacted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413
Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4207, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–141
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4207, Oct. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 3207–141Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 4207. DEPARTMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY. (a) Implementation.— The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Indian Health Service, shall bear equal responsibility for the implementation of this subtitle in cooperation with Indian tribes. (b) Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse.— (1) In order to better coordinate the various programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in carrying out this subtitle, there is established within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs an Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. The director of such office shall be appointed by the Assistant Secretary on a permanent basis at no less than a grade GS–15 of 5 USC 5331. the General Schedule. (2) In addition to other responsibilities which may be assigned to such Office, it shall be responsible for— (A) monitoring the performance and compliance of programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in meeting the goals and purposes of this subtitle and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 4205, and (B) serving as a point of contact within the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Indian tribes and the Tribal Coordinating Committees regarding the implementation of this subtitle, the Memorandum of Agreement, and any Tribal Action Plan established under section 4206. (c) Indian Youth Programs Officer.— (1) There is established in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse the position to be known as the Indian Youth Programs Officer. (2) The position of Indian Youth Programs Officer shall be established on a permanent basis at no less than the grade of GS–14 of the General Schedule. 5 USC 5331. (3) In addition to other responsibilities which may be assigned to the Indian Youth Programs Officer relating to Indian Youth, such Officer shall be responsible for— (A) monitoring the performance and compliance of programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in meeting the goals and purposes of this subtitle and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 4205 as they relate to Indian youth efforts, and (B) providing advice and recommendations, including recommendations submitted by Indian tribes and Tribal Coordinating Committees, to the Director of the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse as they relate to Indian youth.Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Pub. L. 100–690 § 2216(1) · 102 Stat. 4181
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(1)
Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(1), (2), substituted “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for” for “Assistant Secretary of”
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(1)
Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(1), (2), substituted “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on” for “Assistant Secretary on”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(1), (2), substituted “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for” for “Assistant Secretary of” and “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on” for “Assistant Secretary on”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) by striking out “Assistant Secretary of” in subsection (b)(1) and inserting in lieu thereof “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for”;Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Pub. L. 100–690 § 2216(3) · 102 Stat. 4181
Added · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(3)
Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(3), added par. (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(3), added par. (3).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by adding at the end of subsection (b) the following new paragraph: “(3) The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such services and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”; andAnti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988
Pub. L. 100–690 § 2216(4) · 102 Stat. 4181
Inserted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(1)
Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(4), inserted at end “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint the Indian Youth Programs Officer.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(4), inserted at end “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint the Indian Youth Programs Officer.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by adding at the end of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) the following new sentence: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint the Indian Youth Programs Officer.”.Indian Health Amendments of 1992
Pub. L. 102–573 title VII § 703(2) · 106 Stat. 4526
Amended · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(3)
Pub. L. 102–573 amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such services and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 102–573 amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such services and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in section 4207(b), by amending paragraph (3) to read 25 USC 2413. as follows: “(3) The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(A) · 124 Stat. 2258
Inserted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(a)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(A), inserted “, the Attorney General” after “Bureau of Indian Affairs”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(A), inserted “, the Attorney General” after “Bureau of Indian Affairs”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in subsection (a), by inserting “, the Attorney General” after “Bureau of Indian Affairs”;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(i) · 124 Stat. 2258
Added · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(1)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(i), added par. (1)
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(1)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(i), struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “In order to better coordinate the various programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in carrying out this chapter, there is established within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs an Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. The director of such office shall be appointed by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on a permanent basis at no less than a grade GS–15 of the General Schedule.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(i), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “In order to better coordinate the various programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in carrying out this chapter, there is established within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs an Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. The director of such office shall be appointed by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on a permanent basis at no less than a grade GS–15 of the General Schedule.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following: “(1) Establishment.— “(A) In general.— To improve coordination among the Federal agencies and departments carrying out this subtitle, there is established within the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration an office, to be known as the ‘Office of Indian Alcohol and Substance Abuse’ (referred to in this section as the ‘Office’). “(B) Director.— The director of the Office shall be appointed by the Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration— “(i) on a permanent basis; and “(ii) at a grade of not less than GS–15 of the General Schedule.” ;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I) · 124 Stat. 2258
Inserted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(2)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I), inserted heading
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I), inserted heading.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(I) by striking “(2) In addition” and inserting the following: “(2) Responsibilities of office.— In addition” ;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II) · 124 Stat. 2258
Added · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II), added subpar. (A)
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(2)(A)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II), struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “monitoring the performance and compliance of programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in meeting the goals and purposes of this chapter and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 2411 of this title, and”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “monitoring the performance and compliance of programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in meeting the goals and purposes of this chapter and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 2411 of this title, and”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(II) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the following: “(A) coordinating with other agencies to monitor the performance and compliance of the relevant Federal programs in achieving the goals and purposes of this subtitle and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 4205;” ;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(aa) · 124 Stat. 2258
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(2)(B)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(aa), struck out “within the Bureau of Indian Affairs” after “point of contact”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(aa), struck out “within the Bureau of Indian Affairs” after “point of contact”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(aa) by striking “within the Bureau of Indian Affairs”; andTribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(bb) · 124 Stat. 2258
Added · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(2)(C)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(bb), (IV), added subpar. (C)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(bb), (IV), added subpar. (C).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(bb) by striking the period at the end and inserting “; and”; andTribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(B)(iii) · 124 Stat. 2258
Added · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(3)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(iii), added par. (3)
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(b)(3)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(iii), struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(iii), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”Enacted provision · exact public law section
(iii) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following: “(3) Appointment of employees.— The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall appoint such employees to work in the Office, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office to carry out the responsibilities under this subsection.” ; andTribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(C)(i) · 124 Stat. 2258
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(1)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), (ii), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office”
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(1)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), (ii), substituted “The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration” for “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), (ii), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office” and substituted “The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration” for “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) by striking “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” each place it appears;Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(I) · 124 Stat. 2258
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(3)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(I), which directed substitution of “youth” for “Youth” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the substitution for “Youth” the second time appearing, to reflect the probable intent of Congress
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(I), which directed substitution of “youth” for “Youth” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the substitution for “Youth” the second time appearing, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(I) in the matter preceding subparagraph (A), by striking “Youth” and inserting “youth”; andTribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(II) · 124 Stat. 2258
Substituted · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(3)(A)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(II), substituted “the applicable Federal programs” for “programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(II), substituted “the applicable Federal programs” for “programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(II) by striking “programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs” and inserting “the applicable Federal programs”.Tribal Law and Order Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–211 § 241(a)(3)(C)(i) · 124 Stat. 2258
Struck · 25 U.S.C. § 2413(c)(3)(B)
Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) by striking “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” each place it appears;
21 of 21 references resolved to an enrolled provision
Editorial Notes
References in Text
The General Schedule, referred to in subsecs. (b)(1)(B)(ii) and (c)(2), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
This Act, referred to in subsec. (b)(2)(C)(i), is Pub. L. 99–570, , 100 Stat. 3207, known as the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title of 1986 Amendment note set out under section 801 of Title 21, Food and Drugs, and Tables.
Amendments1988–2010 · 3 rounds
2010
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(A), inserted “, the Attorney General” after “Bureau of Indian Affairs”.
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(i), added par. (1) and struck out former par. (1) which read as follows: “In order to better coordinate the various programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in carrying out this chapter, there is established within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs an Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse. The director of such office shall be appointed by the Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on a permanent basis at no less than a grade GS–15 of the General Schedule.”
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(I), inserted heading.
Subsec. (b)(2)(A). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(II), added subpar. (A) and struck out former subpar. (A) which read as follows: “monitoring the performance and compliance of programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs in meeting the goals and purposes of this chapter and the Memorandum of Agreement entered into under section 2411 of this title, and”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(B). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(aa), struck out “within the Bureau of Indian Affairs” after “point of contact”.
Subsec. (b)(2)(C). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(ii)(III)(bb), (IV), added subpar. (C).
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(B)(iii), added par. (3) and struck out former par. (3) which read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such funding, services, and equipment as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), (ii), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office” and substituted “The Administrator of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration” for “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs”.
Subsec. (c)(3). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(I), which directed substitution of “youth” for “Youth” in introductory provisions, was executed by making the substitution for “Youth” the second time appearing, to reflect the probable intent of Congress.
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(iii)(II), substituted “the applicable Federal programs” for “programs of the Bureau of Indian Affairs”.
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–211, § 241(a)(3)(C)(i), struck out “of Alcohol and Substance Abuse” after “Office”.
1992
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 102–573 amended par. (3) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (3) read as follows: “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint such employees to work in the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse, and shall provide such services and equipment, as may be necessary to enable the Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse to carry out its responsibilities.”
1988
Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(1), (2), substituted “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for” for “Assistant Secretary of” and “Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs on” for “Assistant Secretary on”.
Subsec. (b)(3). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(3), added par. (3).
Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 100–690, § 2216(4), inserted at end “The Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Indian Affairs shall appoint the Indian Youth Programs Officer.”
Credits
1986–2010 · 4 acts
- 1986Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4207, , 100 Stat. 3207–141
- 1988Pub. L. 100–690, title II, § 2216, , 102 Stat. 4221
- 1992Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 703(2), , 106 Stat. 4583
- 2010Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(a)(3), , 124 Stat. 2288.
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(Pub. L. 99–570, title IV, § 4207, , 100 Stat. 3207–141; Pub. L. 100–690, title II, § 2216, , 102 Stat. 4221; Pub. L. 102–573, title VII, § 703(2), , 106 Stat. 4583; Pub. L. 111–211, title II, § 241(a)(3), , 124 Stat. 2288.)