---
kind: "section"
citation: "50 C.F.R. § 296.9"
title: "50"
number: "296.9"
heading: "Initial determination."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/50/296.9"
---

# §296.9. Initial determination.


The Chief, FSD will make an initial determination on a claim within 60 days after the day on which the claim is accepted for filing. The initial determination will state:

- (a) If the claim is disapproved, the reason for disapproval, or
- (b) If the claim is approved, the amount of compensation and the basis on which the amount was determined.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Pub. L. 97-212 (43 U.S.C. 1841 et seq. ).

### Source

Source: 47 FR 49600, Nov. 1, 1982, unless otherwise noted.