25 USC Ch. 23: Front Matter

From Title 25-INDIANSCHAPTER 23-DEVELOPMENT OF TRIBAL MINERAL RESOURCES

Sec.

2101.

Definitions.

2102.

Minerals Agreements.

(a)

Authorization for tribes; approval by Secretary.

(b)

Inclusion of individual holdings; approval by parties and Secretary.

2103.

Secretary's determination on Minerals Agreements.

(a)

Time; enforcement.

(b)

Factors for consideration; extent of required study.

(c)

Prior notice of proposed finding; privileged information.

(d)

Delegation; final action; appeal; burden on Secretary.

(e)

Nonliability of United States; continuing obligations.

2104.

Secretary's review of prior Minerals Agreements.

(a)

Time; criteria; notice of modifications; time for compliance; effect of noncompliance.

(b)

Review before promulgation of regulations; not Federal action.

2105.

Effect of other provisions.

2106.

Assistance to tribes or individuals during Minerals Agreement negotiations.

2107.

Regulations; consultation with Indian organizations; pending agreements.

2108.

Tribal right to develop mineral resources.