# 50 C.F.R. § 296.9 (2026): Initial determination

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_9

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 C.F.R. § 296.9 (2026)
- **Heading:** Initial determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** 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.

## Text

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.

## Nearby sections

- [50 C.F.R. § 296.1 (2026) § 296.1   Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_1.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.2 (2026) § 296.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_2.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.3 (2026) § 296.3   Fishermen's contingency fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_3.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.4 (2026) § 296.4   Claims eligible for compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_4.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.5 (2026) § 296.5   Instructions for filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_5.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.6 (2026) § 296.6   NMFS processing of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_6.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.7 (2026) § 296.7   Burden of proof and presumption of causation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_7.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.8 (2026) § 296.8   Amount of award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_8.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.9 (2026) § 296.9   Initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_9.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.10 (2026) § 296.10   Agency review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_10.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.11 (2026) § 296.11   Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_11.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.12 (2026) § 296.12   Payment of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_12.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.13 (2026) § 296.13   Payment of award for claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_13.md)
- [50 C.F.R. § 296.14 (2026) § 296.14   Subrogation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T50_P296_S296_14.md)

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