25 CFR § 2.208 - What must I file in addition to the Notice of Appeal?

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title: "25 CFR § 2.208 - What must I file in addition to the Notice of Appeal?"
title_number: 25
title_name: "Indians"
section_number: "2.208"
section_name: "What must I file in addition to the Notice of Appeal?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS"
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# 2.208 What must I file in addition to the Notice of Appeal?

No later than 10 days after filing your Notice of Appeal, you must submit to the reviewing official, the decision-maker, and interested parties a statement of reasons that:

(a) Explains why you believe the decision was wrong;

(b) Identifies relevant information or evidence you believe the decision-maker failed to consider;

(c) Describes the relief you seek;

(d) Provides all documentation you believe supports your arguments; and

(e) Complies with the requirements of § 2.214.