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[CITE: 25USC458aaa-17]

 
                            TITLE 25--INDIANS
 
                        CHAPTER 14--MISCELLANEOUS
 
    SUBCHAPTER II--INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE
 
          Part E--Tribal Self-Governance--Indian Health Service
 
Sec. 458aaa-17. Appeals

    In any appeal (including civil actions) involving decisions made by 
the Secretary under this part, the Secretary shall have the burden of 
proof of demonstrating by clear and convincing evidence--
        (1) the validity of the grounds for the decision made; and
        (2) that the decision is fully consistent with provisions and 
    policies of this part.

(Pub. L. 93-638, title V, Sec. 518, as added Pub. L. 106-260, Sec. 4, 
Aug. 18, 2000, 114 Stat. 730.)
