Section 292.11 - What are "restored lands"?For newly acquired lands to qualify as "restored lands" for purposes of § 292.7 , the tribe acquiring the lands must meet the requirements of paragraph (a), (b), or (c) of this section.
(a) If the tribe was restored by a Congressional enactment of legislation recognizing, acknowledging, affirming, reaffirming, or restoring the government-to-government relationship between the United States and the tribe, the tribe must show that either: (1) The legislation requires or authorizes the Secretary to take land into trust for the benefit of the tribe within a specific geographic area and the lands are within the specific geographic area; or(2) If the legislation does not provide a specific geographic area for the restoration of lands, the tribe must meet the requirements of § 292.12 .(b) If the tribe is acknowledged under § 83.8 of this chapter, it must show that it: (1) Meets the requirements of § 292.12 ; and(2) Does not already have an initial reservation proclaimed after October 17, 1988.(c) If the tribe was restored by a Federal court determination in which the United States is a party or by a court-approved settlement agreement entered into by the United States, it must meet the requirements of § 292.12 .