Code of Federal Regulations Title 45. Public Welfare § 45.309.01 What does this part cover?

(a) The regulations in this part prescribe the rules for implementing section 455(f) of the Social Security Act. Section 455(f) of the Act authorizes direct grants to Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to operate child support enforcement programs.

(b) These regulations establish the requirements that must be met by Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations to be eligible for grants under section 455(f) of the Act. They establish requirements for:  Tribal IV–D plan and application content, submission, approval, and amendment;  program funding;  program operation;  uses of funds;  accountability;  reporting;  and other program requirements and procedures.