43 C.F.R. § 22.3
(c) Upon receipt of a claim, the time and date of receipt shall be recorded. The claim shall be forwarded with the investigative file immediately to the appropriate Associate, Regional, or Field Solicitor for determination.
(5 U.S.C. 301, 5 U.S.C. 552)
[40 FR 53591, Nov. 19, 1975]