C.F.R. » Title 25 » CHAPTER VI—OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY, INDIAN AFFAIRS, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › PART 1000—ANNUAL FUNDING AGREEMENTS UNDER THE TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNMENT ACT AMENDMENTS TO THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ACT › Subpart H—Negotiation Process

25 C.F.R. § 1000.1015

Is it mandatory to go through the information phase before initiating the negotiation phase?

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No, a Tribe/Consortium may go directly to the negotiation phase.