25 CFR 900.29 : 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) — What is the Secretary required to do if the Secretary decides to decline all or a portion of a proposal?

If the Secretary decides to decline all or a severable portion of a proposal, the Secretary is required:

(a) To advise the Indian tribe or tribal organization in writing of the Secretary's objections, including a specific finding that clearly demonstrates that (or that is supported by a controlling legal authority that) one of the conditions set forth in § 900.22 exists, together with a detailed explanation of the reason for the decision to decline the proposal and, within 20 days, any documents relied on in making the decision; and

(b) To advise the Indian tribe or tribal organization in writing of the rights described in § 900.31.