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. § 1000.1020

How does a Tribe/Consortium initiate the information phase?

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A Tribe/Consortium initiates the information phase by sending to the Secretary a written request clearly identified as a “Request to Initiate the Information Phase”. This request notifies the Secretary of the Tribe's/Consortium's interest in negotiating for a program(s) and request for information about the program(s). This request must be sent:

(a) If in electronic form (PDF), which is the preferred method, to [email protected]; or

(b) If in paper form by United States Mail or express courier to Director, Office of Self-Governance, at the headquarters address indicated on the official Department, OSG website.

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Cited in 1 case (1 in the last 5 years), 2025–2025 · leading case: Osage Nation v. United States Dep't of Interior (D.D.C. 2025).
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Osage Nation v. United States Dep't of Interior (D.D.C. 2025). “” 25 C.F.R. § 1000.1020 . The 2025 regulations also provide detailed instructions for how a Tribe may initiate the “negotiation phase,” id.”
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