25 CFR 1000.279 - Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a tort claim, including a claim concerning personal injury or death, resulting from the performance of a self-governance AFA?

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Title 25 - Indians last revised: Mar 22, 2024

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§ 1000.279 - Is FTCA the exclusive remedy for a tort claim, including a claim concerning personal injury or death, resulting from the performance of a self-governance AFA?

Yes, except as explained in § 1000.272(b). No claim may be filed against a self-governance Tribe/Consortium or employee based upon performance of functions under a self-governance AFA. All claims shall be filed against the United States and are subject to the limitations and restrictions of FTCA.

authority: 25 U.S.C. 458aa-gg.

source: 65 FR 78703, Dec. 15, 2000, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 25 CFR 1000.279