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

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title: "25 CFR § 1000.1180 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal of a rejection of a final offer?"
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section_name: "What is the burden of proof in an appeal of a rejection of a final offer?"
chapter_name: "OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR"
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part_name: "ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT"
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authority: "25 U.S.C. 5373"
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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.