25 CFR § 2.701 - May a Local Bureau Official's decision to recognize, or decline to recognize, a Tribal representative be appealed?

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title: "25 CFR § 2.701 - May a Local Bureau Official's decision to recognize, or decline to recognize, a Tribal representative be appealed?"
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title_name: "Indians"
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section_name: "May a Local Bureau Official's decision to recognize, or decline to recognize, a Tribal representative be appealed?"
chapter_name: "BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "APPEALS FROM ADMINISTRATIVE DECISIONS"
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# 2.701 May a Local Bureau Official's decision to recognize, or decline to recognize, a Tribal representative be appealed?

Yes. A written decision by the LBO to recognize or decline to recognize a Tribal representative is appealable.