Code of Federal Regulations > Title 25 > Chapter I > Part 162 > Subpart A - Subpart A—General Provisions

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

PURPOSE, DEFINITIONS, AND SCOPE

§ 162.001 - What is the purpose of this part?

§ 162.002 - How is this part subdivided?

§ 162.003 - What key terms do I need to know?

§ 162.004 - To what land does this part apply?

WHEN TO GET A LEASE

§ 162.005 - When do I need a lease to authorize possession of Indian land?

§ 162.006 - To what types of land use agreements does this part apply?

§ 162.007 - To what permits does this part apply?

§ 162.008 - Does this part apply to lease documents I submitted for approval before January 4, 2013?

§ 162.009 - Do I need BIA approval of a subleasehold mortgage?

HOW TO GET A LEASE

§ 162.010 - How do I obtain a lease?

§ 162.011 - How does a prospective lessee identify and contact individual Indian landowners to negotiate a lease?

§ 162.012 - What are the consent requirements for a lease?

§ 162.013 - Who is authorized to consent to a lease?

LEASE ADMINISTRATION

§ 162.014 - What laws will apply to leases approved under this part?

§ 162.015 - May a lease contain a preference consistent with tribal law for employment of tribal members?

§ 162.016 - Will BIA comply with tribal laws in making lease decisions?

§ 162.017 - What taxes apply to leases approved under this part?

§ 162.018 - May tribes administer this part on BIA's behalf?

§ 162.019 - May a lease address access to the leased premises by roads or other infrastructure?

§ 162.020 - May a lease combine tracts with different Indian landowners?

§ 162.021 - What are BIA's responsibilities in approving leases?

§ 162.022 - What are BIA's responsibilities in administering and enforcing leases?

§ 162.023 - What if an individual or entity takes possession of or uses Indian land without an approved lease or other proper authorization?

§ 162.024 - May BIA take emergency action if Indian land is threatened?

§ 162.025 - May decisions under this part be appealed?

§ 162.026 - Who can answer questions about leasing?

§ 162.027 - What documentation may BIA require in approving, administering, and enforcing leases?

§ 162.028 - How may an Indian tribe obtain information about leases on its land?

§ 162.029 - How does BIA provide notice to the parties to a lease?