§ 1000.1215 — How Does A Tribe/consortium Obtain A Waiver?

(a) A Tribe/Consortium must submit its written waiver request for any DOI compact, funding agreement, or amendment thereof:

(1) In electronic form (PDF), which is the preferred method, by email to SGWAIVER-REQUEST@bia.gov; or

(2) If in paper form by United States Mail or express courier to Director, Office of Self-Governance at the headquarters address indicated on the official Department OSG website.

(b) The waiver request, including one made under § 1000.1210(a), must be a separate document from the compact, funding agreement, or amendment and clearly identified as a “Waiver Request.”