Section 222.121 - How does the affected Indian tribe or tribes request that payments to a local educational agency not be withheld?(a) The affected Indian tribe or tribes may submit to the Assistant Secretary a formal request not to withhold payments from an LEA.(b) The formal request must be in writing and signed by the tribal chairman or authorized designee. Authority: 20 U.S.C. 7704 (d)(2) and (e)(8)