A. If the environmental reviewer determines that the leasing decision might be expected to have a significant effect on the environment because it might alter, disturb, or otherwise have the potential to cause a physical disturbance to the environment, the lessee must fulfill the requirements of the environmental review process.

B. Statutory Exemption for Certain Leases. A lease proposing the use of premises that are the subject of a completed federal environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act is exempt from the environmental review process, and the Tribe shall not be required to prepare a TEA or TEIR under Section 1-504. (Res. 2020-30)