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BIA-Administered Lands
BIA is the Surface Management Agency for:
Ute Indian Tribe Lands and
Allotted Lands
BIA works together with the Ute Indian Tribe Energy and Minerals Department to manage Tribal lands.
Prior to surveying on Tribal lands it is required that a Tribal Compliance Officer be notified. At their discretion, they may accompany you or require that you identify your whereabouts.
Compliance Officers oversee a variety of oil and gas fields on the reservation. Please contact the Energy and Minerals Department for specific Compliance Officer info.
Points of Contact: Bruce Pargeets, Assistant Director Energy and Minerals: (435) 725-4999 Energy and Minerals Department: (435) 725-4975
Tribal Requirements Cont.
BIA Requirements
New Environmental Consulting Firms: Must submit to the BIA a Statement of Qualification or company resume before you can survey on the Reservation.
Surveying protocol for oil and gas: Follows established USFWS/BLM conservation measures, unless there has been a programmatic NEPA document that addresses variances.
Any additional questions contact:Ataya Cesspooch, Environmental
Protection Specialist(435)722-4354