25 CFR 1000.1180 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal of a rejection of a final offer?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 06, 2026

Title 25 - Indians last revised: Dec 01, 2025

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§ 1000.1180 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal of a rejection of a final offer?

With respect to any appeal, hearing, or civil action, brought under this subpart, the Secretary shall have the burden of clearly demonstrating the validity of the grounds for rejecting the final offer.

authority: 25 U.S.C. 5373

source: 89 FR 100245, Dec. 11, 2024, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 25 CFR 1000.1180