(a) We may disapprove a WSR lease amendment only if at least one of the following is true:
- (1) The Indian landowners have not consented and their consent is required;
- (2) The lessee's mortgagees or sureties have not consented;
- (3) The lessee is in violation of the lease;
- (4) The requirements of this subpart have not been met; or
- (5) We find a compelling reason to withhold our approval in order to protect the best interests of the Indian landowners.
- (b) We will defer, to the maximum extent possible, to the Indian landowners' determination that the amendment is in their best interest.
- (c) We may not unreasonably withhold approval of an amendment.