A Tribe/Consortium may request a meeting or other informal discussion with the appropriate bureau officials before submitting a waiver request.
To set up a meeting, the Tribe/Consortium should contact:
For BIA programs, the Director, OSG; or
For non-BIA programs, the designated representative of the bureau.
The meeting or discussion is intended to provide:
A clear understanding of the nature of the request;
Necessary background and information; and
An opportunity for the bureau to offer appropriate technical assistance.