43 CFR 404.15 - How can I request assistance under the program?

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 10, 2026

Title 43 - Public Lands: Interior last revised: Dec 18, 2025

View all text of Subpart A [§ 404.1 - § 404.29]

§ 404.15 - How can I request assistance under the program?

This table summarizes the requirements for requesting assistance under the program. The requirements are described in more detail in the sections that follow.

Type of assistance requested	How to request assistance
1. Request Reclamation to conduct an appraisal investigation	Submit a statement of interest as described in § 404.16. Reclamation will then advise you whether you are eligible to submit a full proposal.
2. Request funding to conduct an appraisal investigation yourself or through a contractor	Submit a statement of interest as described in § 404.16. Reclamation will then advise you whether you are eligible to submit a full proposal.
3. Request Reclamation to conduct a feasibility study	Submit a full proposal as described in § 404.20.
4. Request funding to conduct a feasibility study yourself or through a contractor	Submit a full proposal as described in § 404.20.
5. Request Reclamation to review and approve an appraisal investigation or a feasibility study completed without Reclamation assistance	Submit the investigation or study and a cover letter to your local Reclamation office, as described in § 404.25.

authority: Public Law 109-451 (43 U.S.C. 2401

source: 73 FR 67782, Nov. 17, 2008, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 43 CFR 404.15