25 CFR § 1000.1240 - When must the Secretary make a decision on a waiver request?

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title: "25 CFR § 1000.1240 - When must the Secretary make a decision on a waiver request?"
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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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# 1000.1240 When must the Secretary make a decision on a waiver request?

(a) Not later than 120 days after receipt of a waiver request by the Secretary and the Secretary's designated officials in accordance with § 1000.1215.

(b) This 120-day period may be extended for any length of time, as agreed upon by both the Tribe/Consortium and the Secretary.