Stemming from Public Law 106-568, Navajo Nation is authorized to issue land leases (except for mineral leases) without the approval of the Secretary of the Interior. The Navajo Nation General Leasing Regulations of 2013 (CO-53-13) establishes the process for issuing agricultural, public, religious, educational, recreational and residential land leases on the Navajo Nation. The Navajo Nation General Land Development Department (GLDD) is responsible for reviewing and approving lease applications. The application requires an Environmental Review (ER) pursuant to Subchapter 8 of the regulations. The ER process requires consultation and compliance with specified Tribal departments.
For the past 20 years, ETD has been preparing ERs for churches whose services benefit the community. This year we completed four (4) ERs for churches that are providing valuable services to their community. Churches are important in many Navajo communities because of limited public facilities. Most churches host holiday celebrations, wedding and funeral services, food banks and clothing drives, and provide counseling and support for families.
Newcomb Baptist Church, Newcomb, NMCovenant of Faith Church, Hidden Springs, AZ
Inscription House Full Gospel Church, Inscription House, AZNazlini Church of the Nazarene, Nazlini, AZ
We are happy to support these organizations. Thank you for choosing ETD!