How long does an unsuccessful petitioner have to submit a request for authorization to re-petition?

(a) An unsuccessful petitioner denied Federal acknowledgment prior to February 14, 2025, may request authorization to re-petition by submitting a complete request under § 83.50 no later than February 14, 2030.

(b) An unsuccessful petitioner denied Federal acknowledgment after February 14, 2025, may request authorization to re-petition by submitting a complete request under § 83.50 no later than five years after issuance of the negative final determination. However, if the petitioner pursues judicial review of the negative final determination:

(1) The five-year period will be tolled during any period of judicial review, from the date of filed litigation to the date of entry of judgment and expiration of appeal rights for said litigation; and

(2) Upon expiration of the appeal rights, OFA will notify the petitioner and those listed in § 83.51(b)(2) of the resumption of the five-year time limit and the date by which the petitioner must submit a request for re-petitioning.