25 CFR 170.935 - How does a direct service Tribe begin the alternative dispute resolution process?

Regulations last checked for updates: May 19, 2024

Title 25 - Indians last revised: Mar 22, 2024

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§ 170.935 - How does a direct service Tribe begin the alternative dispute resolution process?

(a) To begin the ADR process, a direct service Tribe must write to the BIA Regional Director, or the Chief of BIA Division of Transportation. The letter must:

(1) Ask to begin one of the ADR procedures in the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996, 5 U.S.C. 571-583 (ADR Act); and

(2) Explain the factual and legal basis for the dispute.

(b) ADR proceedings will be governed by procedures in the ADR Act and the implementing regulations.

authority: Pub. L. 112-141, Pub. L. 114-94; 5 U.S.C. 2; 23 U.S.C. 201,202; 25 U.S.C. 2,9

source: 81 FR 78463, Nov. 7, 2016, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 25 CFR 170.935