# Summary Distribution
> **US Department of the Interior** · Technical amendment. · Published 2000-05-02 · 65 FR 25449
## Document
- **Document number:** 00-10869
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** US Department of the Interior
- **Federal Register citation:** 65 FR 25449
- **CFR reference:** 43 CFR 4
- **Publication date:** 2000-05-02
## Abstract

The Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) today is making a technical change to its rules regarding summary distribution of decedents estates as published on August 24, 1999, (64 FR 46152). Under the existing regulations, Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Superintendents are identified as the authority to make summary distributions when an Indian dies intestate leaving only trust personal property or cash valued at less than $5,000. The appeals procedure for OHA acknowledges appeals from summary distribution decisions made by BIA superintendents. The technical change now refers only to "the Bureau of Indian Affairs" as the authority for making summary distribution decisions (and against whom an aggrieved party may appeal to OHA), recognizing the authority of the BIA to designate the superintendent, or other officials as may be appropriate, to make such summary distribution decisions.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2000/05/02/00-10869/summary-distribution)
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