Catawba nation signs historic self-governance compact with USDOT
The Catawba Nation has signed its first compact under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Tribal Transportation Self-Governance Program (TTSGP), making it the fifth tribe to enter into such an agreement. The compact grants the tribe greater authority over federal transportation funding, improving safety and connectivity in their community. This milestone follows 17 months of negotiations with USDOT officials.
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