[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 25, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
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[CITE: 25CFR225.29]

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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. 225.29  Corporate qualifications and requests for information.

    (a) The signing in a representative capacity of minerals agreements 
or assignments, bonds, or other instruments required by a minerals 
agreement or these regulations, constitutes certification that the 
individual signing (except a surety agent) is authorized to act in such 
a capacity. An agent for a surety shall furnish a power of attorney.
    (b) A prospective corporate operator proposing to acquire an 
interest in a minerals agreement shall have on file with the 
Superintendent a statement showing:
    (1) The State(s) in which the corporation is incorporated, and a 
notarized statement that the corporation is authorized to hold such 
interests in the State where the land described in the minerals 
agreement is situated; and
    (2) A notarized statement that it has power to conduct all business 
and operations as described in the minerals agreement.
    (c) The Secretary may, either before or after the approval of a 
minerals agreement, assignment, or bond, call for any reasonable 
additional information necessary to carry out the regulations in this 
part, or other applicable laws and regulations.