(a) The Secretary must approve or disapprove a compact or amendment within 45 calendar days after receiving the compact or amendment.

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Terms Used In 25 CFR 293.10 v2

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.

(b) The Secretary will notify the Indian tribe and the State in writing of the decision to approve or disapprove a compact or amendment.