What happens next?
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(a) If the parties do not agree on a settlement, the awarding official will issue a written decision on the claim.
(b) The awarding official shall always give a copy of the decision to the Indian tribe or tribal organization by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by any other method which provides a receipt.
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