(a) Action on a tribe's request for a withdrawal of trust funds may be delayed or denied if:

1. (1) The tribe did not submit all the necessary documentation;
2. (2) The tribe's request is not signed by the proper authorizing official(s);
3. (3) OTFM does not have documentation from the tribe certifying its recognized, authorizing officials;
4. (4) The tribe's request is in conflict with statutory language or the controlling document governing the use of the trust funds; or
5. (5) The BIA or OTFM requires clarification regarding the tribe's request.

(b) If action on a tribe's request to withdraw trust funds will be delayed or denied, the BIA or the OTFM will:

1. (1) Notify the tribe within ten (10) working days of the date of a request made under § 115.815(a);
2. (2) Notify the tribe under the time frames established in 25 CFR part 1200 for requests made under the Trust Reform Act; and
3. (3) Provide technical assistance to the tribe to address any problems.