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§ 1000.1245 - How does the Secretary make a decision on the waiver request?

(a) The Secretary must issue a written decision explaining the rationale for denying or approving the requested waiver.

(b) If the Secretary issues a written decision denying the requested waiver, it must describe the basis for the specific finding that the identified text in the regulation may not be waived because such a waiver is prohibited by Federal law.

(c) The decision is final for the Department.