CFR > Title 45 - Public Welfare > SUBTITLE B—Regulations Relating to Public Welfare > CHAPTER II—OFFICE OF FAMILY ASSISTANCE (ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS), ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (parts 200 to 288) > PART 287—THE NATIVE EMPLOYMENT WORKS (NEW) PROGRAM > SUBPART D—Plan Requirements (§287.70 to §287.100) > 287.80—What is the process for plan review and approval?

287.80—What is the process for plan review and approval?

(a) A Tribe must submit its plan to the ACF Regional Office, with a copy sent to the Division of Tribal Services, Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, Attention: Native Employment Works Team.
(b) To receive funding by the beginning of the NEW Program year (July 1), a Tribe must submit its plan by the established due date.
(c) ACF will complete its review of the plan within 45 days of receipt.
(d) After the plan review has occurred, if the plan is approvable, ACF will approve the plan, certifying that the plan meets all necessary requirements. If the plan is not approvable, the Regional Office will notify the Tribe regarding additional action needed for plan approval.