§ 292.11. What are "restored lands"?
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/us/cfr/t25/s§ 292.11·A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
For newly acquired lands to qualify as "restored lands" for purposes of § 292.7, the tribe acquiring the lands must meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (b), or
(c)of this section.
(a)If the tribe was restored by a Congressional enactment of legislation recognizing, acknowledging, affirming, reaffirming, or restoring the government-to-government relationship between the United States and the tribe, the tribe must show that either:
(1)The legislation requires or authorizes the Secretary to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe within a specific geographic area and the lands are within the specific geographic area; or
(2)If the legislation does not provide a specific geographic area for the restoration of lands, the tribe must meet the requirements of § 292.12.
(b)If the tribe is acknowledged under § 83.8 of this chapter, it must show that it:
(1)Meets the requirements of § 292.12; and
(2)Does not already have an initial reservation proclaimed after October 17, 1988.
(c)If the tribe was restored by a Federal court determination in which the United States is a party or by a court-approved settlement agreement entered into by the United States, it must meet the requirements of § 292.12.