The proposed finding will summarize the evidence, reasoning, and analyses that are the basis for OFA's proposed finding regarding whether the petitioner meets the applicable criteria.

(a) A Phase I negative proposed finding will address that the petitioner fails to meet any one or more of the following criteria: Governing Document (§83.11(d)), Descent (§83.11(e)), Unique Membership (§83.11(f)), or Congressional Termination (§83.11(g)).

(b) A Phase II proposed finding will address whether the petitioner meets the following criteria: Indian Entity Existence (§83.11(a)), Community (§83.11(b)), and Political Influence/Authority (§83.11(c)).