25 C.F.R. § 152.11 Issuance of orders removing restrictions, except Five Civilized Tribes.
Title 25 - Indians
(a) An application for an order removing restrictions may be approved and such order issued by the Secretary, in his discretion, if he determines that the applicant is competent or that removal of restrictions is in the best interests of the Indian owner. The effect of the order will be to remove the restrictions from the land described therein. (b) If the application is denied, the applicant will be notified in writing, given the reasons therefor and advised of his right to appeal pursuant to the provisions of part 2 of this chapter.
Title 25: Indians
PART 152—ISSUANCE OF PATENTS IN FEE, CERTIFICATES OF COMPETENCY, REMOVAL OF RESTRICTIONS, AND SALE OF CERTAIN INDIAN LANDS
Issuing Patents in Fee, Certificates of Competency or Orders Removing Restrictions
§ 152.11 Issuance of orders removing restrictions, except Five Civilized Tribes.