Mineral and Surface Ownership Classifications

  • Tribal: federal lands owned by a Tribe
  • Allotted: individually owned federal trust acreage
  • Fee: non- trust individuals who could be Indian or non- Indian who own lands on reservations

Federal Agencies and Their Roles in the Leasing Process

Additional Information

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