25 C.F.R. § 20.201 How does the Bureau designate a service area and what information is required?
Title 25 - Indians
The Assistant Secretary can designate or modify service areas for a tribe. If you are a tribe requesting a service area designation, you must submit each of the following: (a) A tribal resolution that certifies that: (1) All eligible Indians residing within the service area will be served; and (2) The proposed service area will not include counties or parts thereof that have reasonably available comparable services. (b) Additional documentation showing that: (1) The area is administratively feasible (that is, an adequate level of services can be provided to the eligible Indians residing in the area.); (2) No duplication of services exists; and (3) A plan describing how services will be provided to all eligible Indians can be implemented. (c) Documentation should be sent to the Regional Director or Office of Self-Governance. The Director or office will evaluate the information and make recommendations to the Assistant Secretary. The Assistant Secretary can make a determination to approve or disapprove and publish notice of the designation of service area and the Indians to be served in the
Title 25: Indians
PART 20—FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS
Subpart B—Welfare Reform
§ 20.201 How does the Bureau designate a service area and what information is required?