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25 CFR §169.4

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  1. (a)You need an approved right-of-way under this part before crossing Indian land if you meet one of the criteria in the following table:
  2. (b)You do not need a right-of-way to cross Indian land if:
    1. (1)You are an Indian landowner who owns 100 percent of the trust or restricted interests in the land; or
    2. (2)You are authorized by:
      1. (i)A lease under 25 CFR part 162, 211, 212, or 225 or permit under 25 CFR part 166;
      2. (ii)A tribal land assignment or similar instrument authorizing use of the tribal land without Secretarial approval; or
      3. (iii)Other, tribe-specific authority authorizing use of the tribal land without Secretarial approval; or
      4. (iv)Another land use agreement not subject to this part (e.g., under 25 CFR part 84); or
    3. (3)You meet any of the criteria in the following table: