Does the Secretary have the authority to immediately reassume a program?
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Yes, the Secretary may immediately reassume operation of a program and associated funding upon providing to the Tribe/Consortium written notice in which the Secretary makes a finding of:
(a) Imminent and substantial jeopardy and irreparable harm to a trust asset, a natural resource, or public health and safety that:
(1) Is caused by an act or omission by the Tribe/Consortium; and
(2) Arises out of a failure to carry out the terms of an applicable compact or funding agreement.
(b) If the Secretary reassumes operation of a program under this provision, the Secretary must provide the Tribe/Consortium with a hearing on the record not later than 10 days after the date of reassumption.
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