Further Covenanta. The Band hereby covenants and agrees that it shall use its sovereign nation status to support and promote this Lease and the Project, including but not rimited to the passage of applicable land use, zoning, environmental and other laws, as necessary, to support and implement this Lease and the Project. The Band shall assist the L.L.C. in obtaining all required permits, licenses and approvals necessary for this Lease and the Project. The Band shall not, at any time, pass any law, rule or regulation which could adversely affect or burden this Lease or the Project, directly or indirectly, including any activity or action directly or indirectly related to this Lease or the Project. or any law, rule or regulation establishing land use, zoning, environmental regulation or other prohibition or land status which adversely affects or burdens the Project. unless and to the extent required by federal law. The L.L.C. and the Band further covenant and agree that each will cooperate in emergency planning, environmental mitigation and public disclosure. All notices to third parties and other publicity concerning the transactions contemplated by this Lease shall be jointly planned and coordinated by and between the L.L.C. and the Band; Drovided. however, that this restriction shall not extend (i) to the Band as it may be necessary to respond to the BIA or (ii) to the L.L.C. in its discussions or negotiations with prospective members, lenders, customers, vendors, other service providers or as may be necessary in connection with the filing of the License or to respond to any governmental agency or court or any regulator of any members of the L.L.C.
