25 CFR 900.23 : Indians (§ 1.1 To Parts 1201-1299) — (Part 300 To Parts 1201-1299) — Bureau Of Indian Affairs, Department Of The Interior, And Indian Health Service, Department Of Health And Human Services (§ 900.1 To Parts 901-999) — Contracts Under The Indian Self-Determination And Education Assistance Act (§ 900.1 To § 900.256) — Declination Procedures (§ 900.20 To § 900.33) — Can the Secretary decline a proposal where the Secretary's objection can be overcome through the contract?

4 Aug 2016

No. The Secretary may not decline to enter into a contract with an Indian tribe or tribal organization based on any objection that will be overcome through the contract.

25 CFR 900.23