Navajo Nation Legislative Branch Internet Public Review Publication - Legislation No - 234-24 - Action Relating to Resources and Development Committee - Requesting a Waiver of Bonding and Surety Requirements

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Legislation No. 0234-24, introduced with a tracking number 0234-24 and sponsored by Danny Simpson, requests that the Bureau of Indian Affairs waive federal bonding and surety requirements under 25 C.F.R. §166.100(a)(2) for grazing permits in the Eastern Navajo Agency. The Resources and Development Committee is identified as the final authority, with a simple majority vote required. The resolution outlines committee oversight and authority, supporting findings, and approval provisions authorizing execution of related documents by the Navajo Nation President.

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Legislative Summary Sheet

Purpose

Authority and Vote

Proposed Standing Committee Resolution

Section One: Authority

Section Two: Findings

Section Three: Approval

# THE NAVAJO NATIONLEGISLATIVE BRANCHINTERNET PUBLIC REVIEW PUBLICATION LEGISLATION NO:0234-24 SPONSOR:Danny Simpson TITLE:An Action Relating to Resources and Development Committee;Requestinga Waiver of the Bonding and Surety Requirements of 25.C.F.R.§166.100(A)(2)forGrazing Permits in the Eastern Navajo Agency Date posted: October 30.2024 at 5:02PM Digital comments may be e-mailed to comments@navajo-nsn.goV Written comments may be mailed to: Executive DirectorOffice of Legislative ServicesP.O.Box 3390Window Rock,AZ 86515(928)871-7586 Comments may be made in the form of chapter resolutions,letters,position papers,etc.Please include your name,position title,addressfor written comments;a valid e-mail address is required.Anonymouscomments will not be included in the Legislation packet. Please note:This digital copy is being provided for the benefit of the Navajo Nationchapters and public use.Any political use is prohibited.All written comments receivedbecome the property of the Navajo Nation and will be forwarded to the assigned NavajoNation Council standing committee(s)and/or the Navajo Nation Council for review.Anytampering with public records are punishable by Navajo Nation law pursuant to 17 N.N.C.§374 et.seq. ## LEGISLATIVE SUMMARY SHEETTracking No.0234-24 DATE:October 30,2024 TITLE OF RESOLUTION:ANACTION RELATING TO RESOURCES ANDDEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE;REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE BONDING ANDSURETY REQUIREMENTS OF 25 C.F.R.§166.100(A)(2)RELATED TO GRAZINGPERMITS IN THE EASTERN NAVAJOAGENCY PURPOSE:The purpose of this legislation is to request a waiver from the Bureau of IndianAffairs of the bonding and surety requirements found at 25 C.F.R.§166.100(a)(2)related tograzing permits in the Eastern Navajo Agency. Final Authority:Resources and Development Committee Vote Required:Simple Majority 八 This written summary does not address recommended amendments as may be provided bythe standing committee.The Office of Legislative Counsel requests each Council Delegateto review the proposed resolution in detail. OLC No.24-464-1 1 5 ## PROPOSED STANDING COMMITTEE RESOLUTION25ᵗhNAVAJO NATION COUNCIL—Second Year,2024 INTRODUCED BY ## ①的 Primary Sponsor 0234-24 TRACKING NO. AN ACTION RELATING TO RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE;REQUESTING A WAIVER OF THE BONDING AND SURETYREQUIREMENTS OF 25 C.F.R.§166.100(A)(2)FOR GRAZING PERMITS INTHE EASTERN NAVAJO AGENCY BE IT RESOLVED: ### SECTION ONE.AUTHORITY A.The Resources and Development Committee of the Navajo Nation Councilhas oversight authority over grazing and land matters to establish NavajoNation policy with respect to the optimum utilization of all Navajo Nationresources.2N.N.C.§500(C)(1). B.The Resources and Development Committee of the Navajo Nation Councilhas oversight over the Division of Natural Resources,including DistrictGrazing Officers and the Eastern Navajo Land Board.2 N.N.C.§501(C)(1). ### SECTION TWO.FINDINGS A.The purpose of the federal regulations found at 25 C.F.R.§166.1 et seq."is todescribe the authorities,policies,and procedures the [Bureau of IndianAffairs]uses to approve,grant,and administer a permit for grazing on tribal 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 H.Notwithstanding 3 N.N.C.§945(A),the Resources and DevelopmentCommittee finds it is in the best interest of the Navajo Nation to request thatBIA waive the bonding and surety requirements of 25 C.F.R.§166.100(a)(2)for grazing permittees in the Eastern Navajo Agency. I.Resolutions from the Eastern Navajo Joint Land Board (Resolution\#ENJLB-06-2024-002),the Eastern Navajo Agency Council(No.ENAC-12-2023-140),the Huerfano Chapter(Resolution No.91)and the Becenti Chapter(BCSEPT-23-348)supporting the waiver of 25

FAQs

What does Legislation No. 0234-24 request?

It requests a waiver of the bonding and surety requirements in 25 C.F.R. §166.100(a)(2) for grazing permits in the Eastern Navajo Agency.

Which committee has final authority and what vote is required?

The Resources and Development Committee is listed as the final authority, and the vote required is a simple majority.

Who is authorized to execute documents if the resolution is approved?

The resolution authorizes the President of the Navajo Nation to execute documents needed to effectuate its intent and purpose.

Sep 17, 2026

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