43 CFR §3191.1-3
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Upon request for a delegation of authority, the Director shall determine if:
- (a)The State has proposed an acceptable plan for carrying out the delegated activities and will provide adequate resources to achieve the purposes of 30 U.S.C. 1735. This plan shall, at a minimum:
- (1)Identify specific authorities and responsibilities for which the State is requesting a delegation of authority and whether it is applicable to Federal lands only or includes Indian lands;
- (2)Provide evidence of written permission of the affected Indian tribe(s) or allottee(s) for such lands;
- (3)Include specifics for carrying out the delegated activities;
- (4)Indicate the inspector resources for carrying out the delegated activities and documentation of inspector qualifications;
- (5)Describe the proposed record keeping for funding purposes;
- (6)Detail the frequency and method of payment; and
- (7)Include copies of any non-Federal forms that are to be used.
- (b)The State has demonstrated that it will effectively and faithfully administer the rules and regulations of the Department of the Interior in accordance with the provisions of 30 U.S.C. 1735.
- (c)The delegation will be carried out in coordination with activities retained by the Bureau so that such delegation will not create an unreasonable burden on any lessee.