# 25 C.F.R. § 162.006 (2025): To what types of land use agreements does this part apply? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_006 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 162.006 (2025) - **Heading:** To what types of land use agreements does this part apply? - **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 162: LEASES AND PERMITS / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 162.006: § 162.006 To what types of land use agreements does this part apply? ## Text (a) This part applies to leases of Indian land entered into under 25 U.S.C. 380, 25 U.S.C. 415(a), and 25 U.S.C. 4211, and other tribe-specific statutes authorizing surface leases of Indian land with our approval. (b) This part does not apply to: (1) Land use agreements entered into under other statutory authority, such as the following: This part does not apply to . . . which are covered by . . . (i) Contracts or agreements that encumber tribal land under 25 U.S.C. 81 25 CFR part 84. (ii) Traders' licenses 25 CFR part 140. (iii) Timber contracts 25 CFR part 163. (iv) Grazing permits 25 CFR part 166. (v) Rights-of-way 25 CFR part 169. (vi) Mineral leases, prospecting permits, or mineral development agreements 25 CFR parts 211, 212, 213, 225, 226, 227. (vii) Tribal land assignments and similar instruments authorizing uses of tribal land tribal laws. (2) Leases of water rights associated with Indian land, except to the extent the use of water rights is incorporated in a lease of the land itself. (3) The following leases, which do not require our approval, except that you must record these leases in accordance with §§ 162.343, 162.443, and 162.568: (i) A lease of tribal land by a 25 U.S.C. 477 corporate entity under its charter to a third party for a period not to exceed 25 years; and (ii) A lease of Indian land under a special act of Congress authorizing leasing without our approval. ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 162.001 (2025) § 162.001 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_001.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.002 (2025) § 162.002 How is this part subdivided?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_002.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.003 (2025) § 162.003 What key terms do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_003.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.004 (2025) § 162.004 To what land does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_004.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.005 (2025) § 162.005 When do I need a lease to authorize possession of Indian land?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_005.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.006 (2025) § 162.006 To what types of land use agreements does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_006.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.007 (2025) § 162.007 To what permits does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_007.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.008 (2025) § 162.008 Does this part apply to lease documents I submitted for approval before January 4, 2013?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_008.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.009 (2025) § 162.009 Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_009.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.010 (2025) § 162.010 How do I obtain a lease?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_010.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.011 (2025) § 162.011 How does a prospective lessee identify and contact individual Indian landowners to negotiate a lease?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_011.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.012 (2025) § 162.012 What are the consent requirements for a lease?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_012.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.013 (2025) § 162.013 Who is authorized to consent to a lease?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_013.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 162.014 (2025) § 162.014 What laws will apply to leases approved under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_014.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P162_S162_006. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.