25 U.S.C. § 5903
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- (a)The Director shall establish within the Division of Real Estate Services of the Bureau the position of Realty Ombudsman, who shall report directly to the Secretary of the Interior.
- (b)The Realty Ombudsman shall—
- (1)ensure that the applicable Bureau offices are meeting the mortgage review and processing deadlines established by section 5902(a) of this title;
- (2)ensure that the applicable Bureau offices comply with the notices required under subsections (a) and (b) of section 5902 of this title;
- (3)serve as a liaison to other Federal agencies, including by—
- (4)receive inquiries, questions, and complaints directly from Indian Tribes, members of Indian Tribes, and lenders in regard to executed residential leasehold mortgages, business leasehold mortgages, land mortgages, or right-of-way documents; and
- (5)serve as the intermediary between the Indian Tribes, members of Indian Tribes, and lenders and the Bureau in responding to inquiries and questions and resolving complaints.