# 25 C.F.R. § 584.10 (2025): What is the process for pursuing settlement or a consent decree? > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_10 ## Section - **Citation:** 25 C.F.R. § 584.10 (2025) - **Heading:** What is the process for pursuing settlement or a consent decree? - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 25 CFR: Indians / Chapter III: NATIONAL INDIAN GAMING COMMISSION, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR / Part 584: APPEALS BEFORE A PRESIDING OFFICIAL / § 584.10: § 584.10 What is the process for pursuing settlement or a consent decree? ## Text (a) General. At any time after the commencement of a proceeding, but at least 5 days before the date scheduled for hearing under § 584.6, the parties may jointly move to defer the hearing for a reasonable time to permit negotiation of a settlement or an agreement containing findings and an order disposing of the whole or any part of the proceeding. (b) Content. Any agreement containing consent findings and an order disposing of the whole or any part of a proceeding shall also provide: (1) A waiver of any further procedural steps before the Commission; (2) A waiver of any right to challenge or contest the validity of the order and decision entered into in accordance with the agreement; and (3) The presiding official's certification of the findings and that the agreement shall constitute dismissal of the appeal and final agency action. (c) Submission. Before the expiration of the time granted for negotiations, the parties or their authorized representatives may: (1) Submit to the presiding official a proposed agreement containing consent findings and an order; (2) Notify the presiding official that the parties have reached a full settlement or partial settlement and have agreed to dismissal of all or part of the action, subject to compliance with the terms of the settlement agreement; or (3) Inform the presiding official that agreement cannot be reached. (d) Disposition. In the event a full or partial settlement agreement containing consent findings and an order is submitted within the time granted, the presiding official shall certify such findings and agreement within 30 days after his or her receipt of the submission. Such certification shall constitute full or partial dismissal of the appeal, as applicable, and final agency action. ## Nearby sections - [25 C.F.R. § 584.1 (2025) § 584.1 What does this part cover?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_1.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.2 (2025) § 584.2 Who may appeal?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_2.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.3 (2025) § 584.3 How do I appeal a notice of violation, proposed civil fine assessment, order of temporary closure, the Chair's decision to void or modify a management contract, the Commission's proposal to remove a certificate of self-regulation, the Chair's decision to approve or object to a tribal gaming regulatory authority's adoption of alternate standards from those required by the Commission's minimum internal control standards and/or technical standards, and a notice of late fees and late fee assessments?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_3.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.4 (2025) § 584.4 Are motions permitted?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_4.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.5 (2025) § 584.5 How do I file a motion to intervene?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_5.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.6 (2025) § 584.6 When will the hearing be held?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_6.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.7 (2025) § 584.7 When will I receive a copy of the record on which the Chair relied?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_7.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.8 (2025) § 584.8 What is the hearing process?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_8.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.9 (2025) § 584.9 How may I request to limit disclosure of confidential information?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_9.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.10 (2025) § 584.10 What is the process for pursuing settlement or a consent decree?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_10.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.11 (2025) § 584.11 Will the hearing be transcribed?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_11.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.12 (2025) § 584.12 What happens after the hearing?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_12.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.13 (2025) § 584.13 May I file an objection to the recommended decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_13.md) - [25 C.F.R. § 584.14 (2025) § 584.14 When will the Commission issue its final decision?](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_14.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T25_P584_S584_10. 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