25 C.F.R. § 84.006 Under what circumstances will the Secretary disapprove a contract or agreement that requires Secretarial approval under this part?
Title 25 - Indians
(a) The Secretary will disapprove a contract or agreement that requires Secretarial approval under this part if the Secretary determines that such contract or agreement: (1) Violates federal law; or (2) Does not contain at least one of the following provisions that: (i) Provides for remedies in the event the contract or agreement is breached; (ii) References a tribal code, ordinance or ruling of a court of competent jurisdiction that discloses the right of the tribe to assert sovereign immunity as a defense in an action brought against the tribe; or (iii) Includes an express waiver of the right of the tribe to assert sovereign immunity as a defense in any action brought against the tribe, including a waiver that limits the nature of relief that may be provided or the jurisdiction of a court with respect to such an action. (b) The Secretary will consult with the Indian tribe as soon as practicable before disapproving a contract or agreement regarding the elements of the contract or agreement that may lead to disapproval.
Title 25: Indians
PART 84—ENCUMBRANCES OF TRIBAL LAND—CONTRACT APPROVALS
§ 84.006 Under what circumstances will the Secretary disapprove a contract or agreement that requires Secretarial approval under this part?