CFR > Title 25 - Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER I—ENERGY AND MINERALS (parts 200 to 227) > PART 224—TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF DETERMINATION ACT > SUBPART D—Implementation of Tribal Energy Resource Agreements (§224.80 to §224.89) > 224.85—When may a tribe enter into a lease or business agreement?

224.85—When may a tribe enter into a lease or business agreement?

A tribe may enter into a lease or business agreement for the purpose of energy resource development for:
(a) Exploration for, extraction of, or other development of the tribe's energy mineral resources on tribal land including, but not limited to, marketing or distribution;
(b) Construction or operation of an electric generation, transmission, or distribution facility located on tribal land; or
(c) A facility to process or refine energy resources developed on tribal land.