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25 CFR § 224.120Chapter I

What action may the Secretary take to ensure compliance with a TERA?

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If the Secretary decides that a Tribe is not in compliance with a TERA, the Secretary may take only such action as the Secretary determines to be necessary to address the claims of noncompliance made in the petition including:

(a) Temporarily suspending any activity under a lease, business agreement, or right-of-way until the Tribe complies with the TERA; or

(b) Rescinding approval of part of the TERA, or

(c) Rescinding all of the TERA and recommending that the Secretary reassume activities under subpart G of this part.

[73 FR 12821, Mar. 10, 2008, as amended at 84 FR 69614, Dec. 18, 2019]

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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