### Question
How does the law define closure or close?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 3902*, **closure or close** is defined as:

> the termination of operations at open dumps on Indian land or Alaska Native land and bringing such dumps into compliance with applicable Federal standards and regulations, or standards promulgated by an Indian tribal government or Alaska Native entity, if such standards are more stringent than the Federal standards and regulations

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-INDIAN LANDS OPEN DUMP CLEANUP**

