e-CFR data is current as of February 24, 2021
TITLE 25—Indians
CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR SUBCHAPTER H—LAND AND WATER PART 171—IRRIGATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
Subpart A—GENERAL PROVISIONS
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| What are some of the terms I should know for this part? |
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| Does this part apply to me? |
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| How does BIA administer its irrigation facilities? |
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| Can I and other irrigators establish representative organizations? |
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| What are the authorities and responsibilities of a representative organization? |
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| Can I appeal BIA decisions? |
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| Who can I contact if I have any questions about these regulations or my irrigation service? |
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| Where do I submit written information or requests? |
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Subpart B—IRRIGATION SERVICE
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| How do I request irrigation service from the BIA? |
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| How much water will I receive? |
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| Where will BIA provide my irrigation service? |
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| What if the elevation of my farm unit is too high to receive irrigation water? |
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| What must I do to my farm unit to receive irrigation service? |
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| What must I do to receive irrigation service to my subdivided farm unit? |
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| What are my responsibilities for wastewater? |
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Subpart C—WATER USE
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| Does BIA restrict my water use? |
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| Will BIA provide leaching service to me? |
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| Can I use water delivered by BIA for livestock purposes? |
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Subpart D—IRRIGATION FACILITIES
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| Who is responsible for structures on a BIA irrigation project? |
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| Can I build my own structure or take over responsibility of a BIA structure? |
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| Can I install a fence on a BIA irrigation project? |
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| Can I place an obstruction on a BIA irrigation project? |
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| Can I dispose of sewage, trash, or other refuse on a BIA irrigation project? |
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Subpart E—FINANCIAL MATTERS: ASSESSMENTS, BILLING, AND COLLECTIONS
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| How does BIA determine the annual operation and maintenance assessment rate for the irrigation facility servicing my farm unit? |
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| How does BIA calculate my annual operation and maintenance assessment? |
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| How does BIA calculate my annual operation and maintenance assessment if supplemental water is available on the irrigation facility servicing my farm unit? |
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| How will I receive my bill and when do I pay it? |
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| What information must I provide BIA for billing purposes? |
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| Why is BIA collecting this information from me? |
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| What can happen if I do not provide this information? |
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| What can happen if I don't pay my bill on time? |
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| Can I arrange a Payment Plan if I cannot pay the full amount due? |
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| What additional costs will I incur if I am granted a Payment Plan? |
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| What if I fail to make payments as specified in my Payment Plan? |
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| How will I know if BIA plans to adjust my annual operation and maintenance assessment rate? |
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| What is the Federal Register and where can I get it? |
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| Can BIA charge me a special assessment? |
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Subpart F—RECORDS, AGREEMENTS, AND OTHER MATTERS
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| What information is collected and retained on the irrigation service I receive? |
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| Can I establish a Carriage Agreement with BIA? |
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| Can I arrange an Incentive Agreement if I want to farm idle lands? |
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| Can I request improvements to BIA facilities as part of my Incentive Agreement? |
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Subpart G—NON-ASSESSMENT STATUS
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| When do I not have to pay my annual operation and maintenance assessment? |
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| What criteria must be met for my land to be granted an Annual Assessment Waiver? |
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| Can I receive irrigation water if I am granted an Annual Assessment Waiver? |
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| How do I obtain an Annual Assessment Waiver? |
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| For what period does an Annual Assessment Waiver apply? |
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