When specifically authorized by an appropriate tribal resolution establishing a general policy for permitting of Indian agricultural lands, the BIA will:
Waive the general prohibition against Indian operator preferences in permits advertised for bid under § 166.221 of this part, by allowing prospective Indian operators to match the highest responsible bid (unless the tribal law or leasing policy specifies some other manner in which the preference must be afforded);
Waive or modify the requirement that a permittee post a surety or performance bond;
Provide for posting of other collateral or security in lieu of surety or other bonds; and
Approve permits of tribally-owned agricultural lands at rates determined by the tribal governing body.
When specifically authorized by an appropriate tribal resolution establishing a general policy for permitting of Indian agricultural lands, and subject to paragraph (c) of this section, the BIA may:
Waive or modify any general notice requirement of federal law; and
Grant or approve a permit on “highly fractionated undivided heirship lands” as defined by tribal law.
The BIA may take the action specified in paragraph (b) of this section only if:
The tribe defines by resolution what constitutes “highly fractionated undivided heirship lands”;
The tribe adopts an alternative plan for notifying individual Indian landowners; and
The BIA's action is necessary to prevent waste, reduce idle land acreage and ensure income.
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