Is a bureau required to provide technical assistance to a Tribe/Consortium concerning waivers?
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Yes.
(a) Prior to submission of a waiver request. A Tribe/Consortium considering a waiver request under this part may request, and a bureau shall provide, technical assistance to assist the Tribe/Consortium to prepare and submit the waiver request.
(b) After submission of a waiver request. Not later than 60 days after receipt of a Tribe's/Consortium's waiver request, unless the parties agree on another date, a bureau shall, if applicable:
(1) Provide technical assistance to overcome any objection which the bureau might have to the request while a waiver request is under consideration; and/or
(2) Identify additional information that may assist the bureau in making a decision.
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