---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 20.700"
title: "25"
number: "20.700"
heading: "Can an applicant or recipient appeal the decision of a Bureau official?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/20.700"
---

# §20.700. Can an applicant or recipient appeal the decision of a Bureau official?


Yes, if you are an applicant or recipient, and are dissatisfied with a Bureau decision made under this part, you can request a hearing before the Superintendent or his/her designated representative. You must submit your request by the deadline in [§ 20.604](/cfr/25/20.604.md). The Superintendent or his/her designated representative can extend the deadline if you show good cause.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 13; Pub. L. 93-638; Pub. L. 98-473; Pub. L. 102-477; Pub. L. 104-193; Pub. L. 105-83.

### Source

Source: 65 FR 63159, Oct. 20, 2000, unless otherwise noted.