# 25 CFR § 224.71: What standards will the Secretary use to decide to approve a final proposed TERA?

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## Section

- **Citation:** 25 CFR § 224.71
- **Heading:** What standards will the Secretary use to decide to approve a final proposed TERA?
- **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 I—ENERGY AND MINERALS > PART 224—TRIBAL ENERGY RESOURCE AGREEMENTS UNDER THE INDIAN TRIBAL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT AND SELF DETERMINATION ACT > Subpart C—Approval of Tribal Energy Resource Agreements

## Text

The Secretary must approve a final proposed TERA unless:
(a) The Tribe does not meet the definition of a “qualified Tribe” in § 224.30;
(b) A provision of the TERA violates applicable Federal law (including regulations) or a treaty applicable to the Tribe; or
(c) The TERA fails to include the provisions required by § 224.63.
[84 FR 69612, Dec. 18, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [25 CFR § 224.10 § 224.10 What is the purpose of this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.10.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.20 § 224.20 How will the Secretary interpret and implement this part and the Act?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.20.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.30 § 224.30 What definitions apply to this part?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.30.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.40 § 224.40 How does the Act or a TERA affect the Secretary's trust responsibility?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.40.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.41 § 224.41 When does the Secretary require agreement of more than one Tribe to approve a TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.41.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.42 § 224.42 How does the Paperwork Reduction Act affect these regulations?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.42.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.50 § 224.50 What is the purpose of this subpart?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.50.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.70 § 224.70 Will the Secretary review a proposed TERA under the National Environmental Policy Act?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.70.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.71 § 224.71 What standards will the Secretary use to decide to approve a final proposed TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.71.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.74 § 224.74 When must the Secretary approve or disapprove a final proposed TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.74.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.75 § 224.75 What must the Secretary do upon approval or disapproval of a final proposed TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.75.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.76 § 224.76 Upon notification of disapproval, may a Tribe re-submit a revised final proposed TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.76.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.77 § 224.77 Who may appeal the Secretary's decision on a final proposed TERA or a revised final proposed TERA?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.77.md)
- [25 CFR § 224.78 § 224.78 How long will a TERA remain in effect?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-25-224.78.md)

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