502.22—Construction and maintenance of the gaming facility, and the operation of that gaming is conducted in a manner which adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety.

Construction and maintenance of the gaming facility, and the operation of that gaming is conducted in a manner which adequately protects the environment and the public health and safety means a tribe has identified and enforces laws, resolutions, codes, policies, standards or procedures applicable to each gaming place, facility or location that protect the environment and the public health and safety, including standards under a tribal-state compact or Secretarial procedures. Laws, resolutions, codes, policies, standards or procedures in this area shall cover, at a minimum:
(a) Emergency preparedness, including but not limited to fire suppression, law enforcement, and security;
(b) Food and potable water;
(c) Construction and maintenance;
(d) Hazardous materials;
(e) Sanitation (both solid waste and wastewater); and
(f) Other environmental or public health and safety standards adopted by the tribe in light of climate, geography, and other local conditions and applicable to its gaming facilities, places or locations.

Code of Federal Regulations

[73 FR 6029, Feb. 1, 2008]