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Title 25

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  1. Title 25 —Indians
  2. Chapter I —Bureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior
  3. Subchapter H —Land and Water
  4. Part 169 —Rights-of-Way over Indian Land
  5. Subpart F   View Full Text
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Title 25IndiansPart / Section
Chapter IBureau of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior1 – 299
Subchapter HLand and Water150 – 183
Part 169Rights-of-Way over Indian Land169.1 – 169.415
Subpart FCompliance and Enforcement169.401 – 169.415
§ 169.401What is the purpose and scope of this subpart?
§ 169.402Who may investigate compliance with a right-of-way?
§ 169.403May a right-of-way provide for negotiated remedies?
§ 169.404What will BIA do about a violation of a right-of-way grant?
§ 169.405What will BIA do if the grantee does not cure a violation of a right-of-way grant on time?
§ 169.406Will late payment charges, penalties, or special fees apply to delinquent payments due under a right-of-way grant?
§ 169.407How will payment rights relating to a right-of-way grant be allocated?
§ 169.408What is the process for cancelling a right-of-way for non-use or abandonment?
§ 169.409When will a cancellation of a right-of-way grant be effective?
§ 169.410What will BIA do if a grantee remains in possession after a right-of-way expires or is terminated or cancelled?
§ 169.411Will BIA appeal bond regulations apply to cancellation decisions involving right-of-way grants?
§ 169.412When will BIA issue a decision on an appeal from a right-of-way decision?
§ 169.413What if an individual or entity takes possession of or uses Indian land or BIA land without a right-of-way or other proper authorization?
§ 169.414May BIA take emergency action if Indian land is threatened?
§ 169.415How will BIA conduct compliance and enforcement when there is a life estate on the tract?
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