224.111—When may a petitioner file a petition with the Secretary?
(a)
A petitioner may file a petition with the Secretary:
(1)
By delivering the petition to the Director within 30 days of receiving the tribe's final written decision addressing the allegation of noncompliance under applicable tribal laws, regulations, or procedures;
(2)
Within a reasonable period following the tribe's constructive denial of the petition under § 224.106(c), and the Secretary will determine if the petition is timely in light of the applicable facts and circumstances; or
(3)
The tribe did not respond to the petitioner's request for copies of any tribal laws, regulations, or procedures under § 224.105(a).
(b)
A petitioner may file a petition directly with the Secretary if the tribe has no tribal laws, regulations or procedures that provide the petitioner an opportunity to allege tribal noncompliance with a TERA.