[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
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[CITE: 25CFR225.24]

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                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
     CHAPTER I--BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
 
PART 225_OIL AND GAS, GEOTHERMAL, AND SOLID MINERALS AGREEMENTS
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                      Subpart B_Minerals Agreements
 
Sec. 225.24  Environmental studies.

    (a) The Secretary shall ensure that all environmental studies are 
prepared as required by the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 
(NEPA) and the regulations promulgated by the Council on Environmental 
Quality (CEQ) found at 40 CFR parts 1500-1508.
    (b) The Secretary shall ensure that all necessary surveys are 
performed and clearances obtained in accordance with 36 CFR parts 60, 
63, and 800 and with the requirements of the Archaeological and Historic 
Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 469 et seq.), the National Historic 
Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. 470 et seq.), the American Indian Religious 
Freedom Act (42 U.S.C. 1996), and Executive Order 11593 (3 CFR 1971-1975 
Comp., p. 559, May 13, 1971). If these surveys indicate that a mineral 
development will have an adverse effect on a property listed on or 
eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the 
Secretary shall:
    (1) Seek the comments of the Advisory Council on Historic 
Preservation, in accordance with 36 CFR part 800;
    (2) Ensure that the property is avoided, that the adverse effect is 
mitigated, or that appropriate excavations or other related research is 
conducted; and
    (3) Ensure that complete data describing the historic property is 
preserved.