222.116—How are withholding procedures initiated under this subpart?
(a)
If the Assistant Secretary decides to withhold an LEA's funds, the Assistant Secretary issues a written notice of intent to withhold the LEA's payments.
(2)
(i)
Advises an LEA that has participated in an IPP hearing that it may request, in accordance with § 222.117(c), that its payments not be withheld; or
(ii)
Advises an LEA that has not participated in an IPP hearing that it may request a withholding hearing in accordance with § 222.117(d).
(c)
The Assistant Secretary sends a copy of the written notice of intent to withhold payments to the LEA and the affected Indian tribe or tribes by certified mail with return receipt requested.