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25 CFR 224.75: What must the Secretary do upon approval or disapproval of a final proposed TERA?
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 25—Indians
- CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
- SUBCHAPTER I—ENERGY AND MINERALS
- PART 224—TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF DETERMINATION ACT
- Subpart C—Approval of Tribal Energy Resource Agreements
Within 10 days of the Secretary's approval or disapproval of a final proposed TERA, the Secretary must notify the Tribal governing body in writing and take the following actions:
If the Secretary's decision is . . . Then the Secretary will . . .
(a) To approve the final proposed TERA (1) Sign the TERA making it effective on the date of signature, and return the signed TERA to the Tribal governing body; and (2) Maintain a copy of the TERA and any subsequent amendments or supplements to the TERA.
(b) To disapprove the final proposed TERA Send the Tribe a notice of disapproval that must include: (1) A detailed written explanation of each reason for the disapproval; (2) The changes or other actions required to address each reason for the Secretary's disapproval; (3) An opportunity to revise and resubmit the TERA: and (4) A statement that the decision is a final agency action and is subject to judicial review.
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