Determination of eligibility 25 C.F.R. § 69.7

Note: This regulation was repealed prior to 1990 and is not currently in force. It is provided as a matter of historical interest.


          (a) Determinations of eligibility shall be made by the Coordinator on the basis of information set forth in the application, records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, village and tribal rolls and such other evidence as is available, including the submissions, if any, of the regional or village corporations.

          (b) Each applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision. If such decision is favorable, the name of the applicant shall be place on the roll. If the decision is adverse as to enrollment or as to the region or village in which enrolled, the applicant or sponsor shall be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the decisions together with the reasons for the decision and of his right of appeal.

          (c) Each region shall be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the Coordinator‘s decisions with respect to persons enrolled or denial of enrollment with that region. Each village corporation shall be notified by certified mail, return receipt requested, of the Coordinator‘s decisions with respect to persons enrolled or denied enrollment in that village. Except with respect to adopted persons, the regional and village corporations shall be further notified of their rights to appeal such decisions and the reasons for acceptance or rejection of the enrollment application.