---
kind: "section"
citation: "49 C.F.R. § 29.920"
title: "49"
number: "29.920"
heading: "Is a decision of the Self-Governance Official final?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/49/29.920"
---

# §29.920. Is a decision of the Self-Governance Official final?

- (a) A decision of the Self-Governance Official is final and conclusive, and not subject to review, unless the Tribe timely commences an appeal or suit pursuant to the Contract Disputes Act.
- (b) Once the Self-Governance Official issues a decision, the decision may not be changed except by agreement of the Department and the Tribe or under the following limited circumstances:
  - (1) Evidence is discovered that could not have been discovered through due diligence before the Self-Governance Official issued the decision;
  - (2) The Self-Governance Official learns that there has been fraud, misrepresentation, or other misconduct by a party;
  - (3) The decision is beyond the scope of the Self-Governance Official's authority;
  - (4) The claim has been satisfied, released, or discharged; or
  - (5) **Any other reason justifying relief from the decision.**
- (c) If the Self-Governance Official withdraws a decision and issues a new decision, the Tribe may appeal the new decision in accordance with [§ 29.921](/cfr/49/29.921.md). If the Self-Governance Official does not issue a new decision, the Tribe may proceed under [§ 29.919(c)](/cfr/49/29.919.md?p=c).
- (d) If a Tribe files an appeal or suit, the Self-Governance Official may modify or withdraw the final decision before a decision is issued in the pending appeal.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 23 U.S.C. 207

### Source

Source: 85 FR 33504, June 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted.