Title 25 — IndiansRelease 119-73not60
§1406 Rules and Regulations
Title 25 › Chapter 16— DISTRIBUTION OF JUDGMENT FUNDS › § 1406
Summary
By the end of the 180‑day period starting October 19, 1973, the Secretary must make rules that tell anyone who could get funds from an Indian judgment what procedures under this chapter apply. The Secretary must publish the proposed rules in the Federal Register at least 60 days before final action and offer public notice and hearings at least 30 days before final action.
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Title 25, §1406
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(a)The Secretary shall promulgate rules and regulations to implement this chapter no later than the end of the one hundred and eighty-day period beginning on October 19, 1973. Among other things, such rules and regulations shall provide for adequate notice to all entities and persons who may receive funds under any Indian judgment of all relevant procedures pursuant to this chapter concerning any such judgment.
(b)No later than sixty days prior to the promulgation of such rules and regulations the Secretary shall publish the proposed rules and regulations in the Federal Register.
(c)No later than thirty days prior to the promulgation of such rules and regulations, the Secretary shall provide, with adequate public notice, the opportunity for hearings on the proposed rules and regulations, once published, to all interested parties.
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25 U.S.C. § 1406
Title 25 — Indians
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
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