What supporting documents must be provided prior to BIA's grant or approval of an agricultural lease?
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(a) If the tenant is a corporation, partnership or other legal entity, it must provide organizational and financial documents, as needed to show that the lease will be enforceable against the tenant and the tenant will be able to perform all of its lease obligations.
(b) Where a bond is required under § 162.234 of this subpart, the bond must be furnished before we grant or approve the lease.
(c) The tenant must provide environmental and archaeological reports, surveys, and site assessments, as needed to document compliance with NEPA and other applicable federal and tribal land use requirements.
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