# 25 C.F.R. § 161.5 (2025): Can BIA waive the application of this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_5

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 161.5 (2025)
- **Heading:** Can BIA waive the application of this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter I: BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 161: NAVAJO PARTITIONED LANDS GRAZING PERMITS / Subpart A: Definitions, Authority, Purpose, and Scope / § 161.5: § 161.5   Can BIA waive the application of this part?

## Text

Yes. If a provision of this part conflicts with the objectives of the agricultural resource management plan provided for in § 161.200, or with a tribal law, BIA may waive the application of this part unless the waiver would either:
(a) Constitute a violation of a federal statute or judicial decision; or
(b) Conflict with BIA's general trust responsibility under federal law.

## Nearby sections

- [25 C.F.R. § 161.1 (2025) § 161.1   What definitions do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_1.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 161.2 (2025) § 161.2   What are the Secretary's authorities under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_2.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 161.3 (2025) § 161.3   What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_3.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 161.4 (2025) § 161.4   To what lands does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_4.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 161.5 (2025) § 161.5   Can BIA waive the application of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_5.md)
- [25 C.F.R. § 161.6 (2025) § 161.6   Are there any other restrictions on information given to BIA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P161_S161_6.md)

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