Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.166.100 What special tribal policies will we apply to permitting on Indian agricultural lands?

(1) Waive the general prohibition against Indian operator preferences in permits advertised for bid under § 166.221 of this part, by allowing prospective Indian operators to match the highest responsible bid (unless the tribal law or leasing policy specifies some other manner in which the preference must be afforded);

(2) Waive or modify the requirement that a permittee post a surety or performance bond;

(3) Provide for posting of other collateral or security in lieu of surety or other bonds;  and

(4) Approve permits of tribally-owned agricultural lands at rates determined by the tribal governing body.

(1) Waive or modify any general notice requirement of federal law;  and

(2) Grant or approve a permit on “highly fractionated undivided heirship lands” as defined by tribal law.

(1) The tribe defines by resolution what constitutes “highly fractionated undivided heirship lands”;

(2) The tribe adopts an alternative plan for notifying individual Indian landowners;  and

(3) The BIA's action is necessary to prevent waste, reduce idle land acreage and ensure income.