INGAA sends letter to BIA opposing tribes ability to tax pipeline rights-of-way

INGAA’s letter to BIA asserts why INGAA does not believe BIA should, or can, permit tribal taxation within Indian land rights-of-way.  It also reemphasizes INGAA’s prior comments on the proposed rule.  INGAA stated that the proposed rule (1) unlawfully would apply retroactively to thousands of miles of interstate pipelines located within existing rights-of-way on Indian land, both tribal and allottee; and (2) expressly attempts to overturn federal judicial precedent by authorizing and recognizing tribal law and jurisdiction within existing and future rights-of-way.  INGAA expects BIA to issue final right-of-way regulations late 2015/early 2016.