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25 CFR §1000.1040

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A Tribe/Consortium initiates the negotiation phase by sending to the Secretary a written request clearly identified as a Request to Initiate the Negotiation Phase. This request notifies the Secretary of the Tribe's/Consortium's interest in negotiating for a program(s). This request must be sent:
  1. (a)If in electronic form (PDF), which is the preferred method, to SGNEGOTIATION-REQUEST@bia.gov; or
  2. (b)If in paper form by United States Mail or express courier to the Director, Office of Self-Governance, at the headquarters address indicated on the official Department, OSG website.