(a) The Secretary shall review all applications for overall
compliance with JTPA, the requirements of this part, and the
instructions issued by the Secretary.
(b) The Secretary shall inform a State within 30 days after receipt
of the application whether or not its application has been approved.
(c) If the application is not approved, the Department shall issue
an initial notice of denial of payment indicating the reasons for such
denial. The Governor will then have 30 days to respond to the reasons
for the denial before a final decision is made.
(d) If the Department determines that the additional information
provided does not adequately respond to the questions raised in the
initial review process, a final denial of payment shall be issued. The
Governor may then appeal the decision in accordance with the procedures
at subpart H of part 627 of this chapter (sections 504(c) and 505(c)).