§ 224.64. How may a Tribe assume management of development of different types of energy resources?
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 224.64·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
(a)In order for a Tribe to assume authority for approving leases, business agreements, and rights-of-way for the development of another energy resource that is not included in the TERA, a Tribe must submit to the Secretary:
(1)An amendment to the TERA that specifies and describes the additional Tribal land, energy resources, or categories of energy-related leases, business agreements, or rights-of-way that the Tribe intends to include in the TERA; and
(2)A copy of the resolution or formal action of the Tribal governing body, or Tribal governing bodies if the land is held for the benefit of more than one Tribe, that approves submission of the TERA amendment.
(b)Submission of the documents in paragraph
(a)of this section will trigger the public notice and opportunity for comment consistent with § 224.67.
(c)The Secretary will process the amendment in accordance with §§ 224.67 through 224.78.
(d)Each Tribal governing body that is party to the TERA must sign the TERA amendment upon approval. \[84 FR 69612, Dec. 18, 2019\]