# 25 CFR § 151.1: What is the purpose of this part?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.1

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 151.1
- **Heading:** What is the purpose of this part?
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 25—Indians > CHAPTER I—BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER H—LAND AND WATER > PART 151—LAND ACQUISITIONS

## Text

This part sets forth the authorities, policies, and procedures governing the acquisition of land by the United States in trust status for individual Indians and Tribes. This part does not cover acquisition of land by individual Indians and Tribes in fee simple status even though such land may, by operation of law, be held in restricted status following acquisition; acquisition of land mandated by Federal law; acquisition of land in trust status by inheritance or escheat; or transfers of land into restricted fee status unless required by Federal law.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 151.1 § 151.1 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.2 § 151.2 How are key terms defined?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.3 § 151.3 What is the Secretary's land acquisition policy?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.6 § 151.6 May the Secretary approve acquisition of a fractional interest?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.9 § 151.9 How will the Secretary evaluate a request involving land within the boundaries of an Indian reservation?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.11 § 151.11 How will the Secretary evaluate a request involving land outside of and noncontiguous to the boundaries of an Indian reservation?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.13 § 151.13 How will the Secretary act on requests?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.14 § 151.14 How will the Secretary review title?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.14.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.17 § 151.17 What effect does this part have on pending requests and final agency decisions already issued?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.17.md)
- [25 CFR § 151.18 § 151.18 Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.18.md)
- [25 CFR § 153.3 § 153.3 Application form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-153.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 153.6 § 153.6 Appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-153.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 158.53 § 158.53 Order to change designation of homestead.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-158.53.md)
- [25 CFR § 158.58 § 158.58 Disposition of proceeds of partition sales.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-158.58.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-151.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.