What must the Secretary do upon receipt of a petition?

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§ 224.112 What must the Secretary do upon receipt of a petition?

Within 20 days after receiving a petition, the Secretary must:

(a) Notify the Tribe in writing that the Secretary has received a petition;

(b) Provide a copy of the complete petition to the Tribe;

(c) Initiate a petition consultation with the Tribe that will address the petitioner's allegation of a Tribe's noncompliance with a TERA and alternatives to resolve any noncompliance; and

(d) Notify the Tribe in writing by certified mail, return receipt requested, when the petition consultation is complete.


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