# 25 CFR § 169.8: May tribes administer this part on BIA's behalf?

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.8

## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 169.8
- **Heading:** May tribes administer this part on BIA's behalf?
- **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 169—RIGHTS-OF-WAY OVER INDIAN LAND > Subpart A—Purpose, Definitions, General Provisions

## Text

A tribe or tribal organization may contract or compact under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.) to administer on BIA's behalf any portion of this part that is not a grant, approval, or disapproval of a right-of-way document, waiver of a requirement for right-of-way grant or approval (including but not limited to waivers of fair market value and valuation), cancellation of a right-of-way, or an appeal. Applicants may inquire at either the BIA office or the tribal office to determine whether the tribe has compacted or contracted to administer realty functions.

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 169.1 § 169.1 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.1.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.2 § 169.2 What terms do I need to know?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.2.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.3 § 169.3 To what land does this part apply?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.3.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.4 § 169.4 When do I need a right-of-way to authorize possession over or across Indian land?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.4.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.5 § 169.5 What types of rights-of-way does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.5.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.6 § 169.6 What statutory authority will BIA use to act on requests for rights-of-way under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.6.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.7 § 169.7 Does this part apply to right-of-way grants submitted for approval before December 21, 2015?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.7.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.8 § 169.8 May tribes administer this part on BIA's behalf?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.8.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.9 § 169.9 What laws apply to rights-of-way approved under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.9.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.10 § 169.10 What is the effect of a right-of-way on a tribe's jurisdiction over the underlying parcel?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.11 § 169.11 What taxes apply to rights-of-way approved under this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.11.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.12 § 169.12 How does BIA provide notice to the parties to a right-of-way?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.12.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.13 § 169.13 May decisions under this part be appealed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.13.md)
- [25 CFR § 169.14 § 169.14 How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-169.14.md)

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