25 C.F.R. § 211.23 Corporate qualifications and requests for information.
Title 25 - Indians
(a) The signing in a representative capacity and delivery of bids, geological and geophysical permits, mineral leases, or assignments, bonds, or other instruments required by the regulations in this part constitutes certification that the individual signing (except a surety agent) is authorized to act in such capacity. An agent for a surety shall furnish a power of attorney. (b) A corporate applicant proposing to acquire an interest in a permit or lease shall have on file with the superintendent or area director a statement showing: (1) The State(s) in which the corporation is incorporated, and that the corporation is authorized to hold such interests in the State where the land described in the instrument is situated; and (2) A notarized statement that the corporation has power to conduct all business and operations as described in the lease or permit. (c) The Secretary may, either before or after the approval of a permit, mineral lease, assignment, or bond, call for any reasonable additional information necessary to carry out the regulations in this part, or other applicable laws and regulations.
Title 25: Indians
PART 211—LEASING OF TRIBAL LANDS FOR MINERAL DEVELOPMENT
Subpart B—How To Acquire Leases
§ 211.23 Corporate qualifications and requests for information.
