Code of Federal Regulations Title 25. Indians § 25.518.8 What is the hearing process?

(a) Within 10 days of receipt of the request for a hearing, the Office of Self–Regulation shall notify the tribe of the date and place of the hearing. The notice shall also set a hearing schedule, the time allotted for testimony and oral argument, and the order of the presentation.

(b) The Commission shall issue a decision on the petition within 30 days after the hearing's conclusion. The decision shall set forth, with particularity, findings regarding the tribe's satisfaction of the self-regulation standards in this Part. If the Commission determines that a certificate will issue, it will do so in accordance with § 518.9 of this part.

(c) The decision of the Commission to approve or deny a petition shall be a final agency action.