§ 296.9 Initial determination.

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Title 50 CFR: Wildlife and Fisheries › Chapter II: NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE › Part 296: FISHERMEN'S CONTINGENCY FUND › § 296.9: § 296.9 Initial determination.

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The Chief, FSD will make an initial determination on a claim within 60 days after the day on which the claim is accepted for filing. The initial determination will state:

(a) If the claim is disapproved, the reason for disapproval, or

(b) If the claim is approved, the amount of compensation and the basis on which the amount was determined.

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