---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 1000.2615"
title: "25"
number: "1000.2615"
heading: "What notice must the Secretary provide to Tribes and Consortia of an upcoming consultation?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/1000.2615"
---

# §1000.2615. What notice must the Secretary provide to Tribes and Consortia of an upcoming consultation?

- (a) The Secretary shall issue a notice of consultation which includes:
  - (1) Sufficient information on the topic to be discussed, in an accessible language and format, and context for the consultation topic, to facilitate meaningful consultation;
  - (2) Identification of a timeline of the process and possible outcomes for Departmental action under consideration;
  - (3) The date, time, and location of the consultation;
  - (4) If consulting virtually or by telephone, links to join or register in advance;
  - (5) An explanation of any time constraints known to the Department at that time;
  - (6) Deadlines for Tribes and Consortia to submit written comments on the topic; and
  - (7) The names and contact information for Departmental staff who can provide additional information on the consultation.
- (b) The Secretary shall provide notice of at least 30 days to Tribes and Consortia of any planned consultation sessions.
- (c) The Secretary shall distribute such notice under this section to each Tribe/Consortium through:
  - (1) Email to a point of contact for each Tribe and Consortium; and
  - (2) **Posting the notice on the website for the Department and/or OSG.**
- (d) The Secretary should, to the greatest extent practical, provide appropriate, available information on the subject of consultation including, where consistent with applicable law, a proposed agenda, framing paper, and other relevant documents to assist in the consultation process.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 5373

### Source

Source: 89 FR 100245, Dec. 11, 2024, unless otherwise noted.