# 50 CFR § 296.9: Initial determination

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.9

## Section

- **Citation:** 50 CFR § 296.9
- **Heading:** Initial determination
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 50—Wildlife and Fisheries > CHAPTER II—NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES SERVICE, NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE > SUBCHAPTER K—CONTINENTAL SHELF > PART 296—FISHERMEN'S CONTINGENCY FUND

## 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 CFR § 296.1 § 296.1 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.1.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.2 § 296.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.2.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.3 § 296.3 Fishermen's contingency fund.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.3.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.4 § 296.4 Claims eligible for compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.4.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.5 § 296.5 Instructions for filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.5.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.6 § 296.6 NMFS processing of claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.6.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.7 § 296.7 Burden of proof and presumption of causation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.7.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.8 § 296.8 Amount of award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.8.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.9 § 296.9 Initial determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.9.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.10 § 296.10 Agency review.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.10.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.11 § 296.11 Final determination.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.11.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.12 § 296.12 Payment of costs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.12.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.13 § 296.13 Payment of award for claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.13.md)
- [50 CFR § 296.14 § 296.14 Subrogation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-50-296.14.md)

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