---
kind: "section"
citation: "25 C.F.R. § 900.147"
title: "25"
number: "900.147"
heading: "What appeal rights are available?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/25/900.147"
---

# §900.147. What appeal rights are available?


If the Secretary denies a waiver request, the Indian tribe or tribal organization has the right to appeal the decision and request a hearing on the record under the procedures for hearings and appeals contained in subpart L of these regulations. Alternatively, the Indian tribe or tribal organization may sue in Federal district court to challenge the Secretary's action.


## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 450f et seq.

### Source

Source: 61 FR 32501, June 24, 1996, unless otherwise noted.