Code of Federal Regulations > Title 42 > Chapter I > Part 137 > Subpart H - Subpart H—Final Offer

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Jan 21, 2026

REJECTION OF FINAL OFFERS

§ 137.140 - On what basis may the Secretary reject an Indian Tribe's final offer?

§ 137.141 - How does the Secretary reject a final offer?

§ 137.142 - What is a “significant danger” or “risk” to the public health?

§ 137.143 - How is the funding level to which the Indian Tribe is entitled determined?

§ 137.144 - Is technical assistance available to an Indian Tribe to avoid rejection of a final offer?

§ 137.145 - If the Secretary rejects a final offer, is the Secretary required to provide the Indian Tribe with technical assistance?

§ 137.146 - If the Secretary rejects all or part of a final offer, is the Indian Tribe entitled to an appeal?

§ 137.147 - Do those portions of the compact, funding agreement, or amendment not in dispute go into effect?

§ 137.148 - Does appealing the decision of the Secretary prevent entering into the compact, funding agreement, or amendment?

§ 137.130 - What is covered by this subpart?

§ 137.131 - When should a final offer be submitted?

§ 137.132 - How does the Indian Tribe submit a final offer?

§ 137.133 - What does a final offer contain?

§ 137.134 - When does the 45 day review period begin?

§ 137.135 - May the Secretary request and obtain an extension of time of the 45 day review period?

§ 137.136 - What happens if the agency takes no action within the 45 day review period (or any extensions thereof)?

§ 137.137 - If the 45 day review period or extension thereto, has expired, and the Tribes offer is deemed accepted by operation of law, are there any exceptions to this rule?

§ 137.138 - Once the Indian Tribe's final offer has been accepted or deemed accepted by operation of law, what is the next step?

BURDEN OF PROOF

§ 137.150 - What is the burden of proof in an appeal from rejection of a final offer?

DECISION MAKER

§ 137.155 - What constitutes a final agency action?