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25 CFR § 224.109Chapter I

What must a petitioner claim or request in a petition filed with the Secretary?

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In a petition filed with the Secretary, a petitioner must:

(a) Claim that the Tribe, through its action or inaction has failed to comply with terms or provisions of a TERA, and, as a result, the petitioner's interest has sustained or will sustain an adverse environmental impact.

(b) Request that the Secretary review the claims raised in the petition; and

(c) Request that the Secretary take whatever action is necessary to bring a Tribe into compliance with the TERA.

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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