# 43 C.F.R. § 2653.0-5 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 43 C.F.R. § 2653.0-5 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 43 CFR: Public Lands: Interior / Chapter II: BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 2650: ALASKA NATIVE SELECTIONS / Subpart 2653: Miscellaneous Selections / § 2653.0-5: § 2653.0-5   Definitions.

## Text

(a)
Cemetery site
means a burial ground consisting of the gravesites of one or more Natives.
(b)
Historical place
means a distinguishable tract of land or area upon which occurred a significant Native historical event, which is importantly associated with Native historical or cultural events or persons, or which was subject to sustained historical Native activity, but sustained Native historical activity shall not include hunting, fishing, berry-picking, wood gathering, or reindeer husbandry. However, such uses may be considered in the evaluation of the sustained Native historical activity associated with the tract or area.
(c)
Native group
means any tribe, band, clan, village, community or village association of Natives composed of less than 25, but more than 3 Natives, who comprise a majority of the residents of a locality and who have incorporated under the laws of the State of Alaska.
(d)
Primary place of residence
means a place comprising a primary place of residence of an applicant on August 31, 1971, at which he regularly resides on a permanent or seasonal basis for a substantial period of time.
[38 FR 14218, May 30, 1973, as amended at 41 FR 14737, Apr. 7, 1976]

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- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.2 (2026) § 2653.2   Application procedures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_2.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.3 (2026) § 2653.3   Lands available for selection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_3.md)
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- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.5 (2026) § 2653.5   Cemetery sites and historical places.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_5.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.6 (2026) § 2653.6   Native groups.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_6.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.7 (2026) § 2653.7   Sitka-Kenai-Juneau-Kodiak selections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_7.md)
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- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.8-3 (2026) § 2653.8-3   Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_8_3.md)
- [43 C.F.R. § 2653.9 (2026) § 2653.9   Regional selections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T43_P2650_S2653_9.md)

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