25 U.S.C. § 5373 — Regulations

(a) In general (1) Promulgation Not later than 90 days after October 21, 2020 , the Secretary^* must initiate procedures under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5 to negotiate and promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this subchapter. (2) Publication of proposed regulations Proposed regulations to implement this subchapter must be published in the Federal Register no later than 38 months after October 21, 2020 . (3) Expiration of authority The authority to promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) must expire on the date that is 50 months after October 21, 2020 . (b) Committee (1) Membership A negotiated rulemaking committee established under section 565 of title 5 to carry out this section must have as its members only representatives of the Federal Government and Tribal government. (2) Lead agency Among the Federal representatives described in paragraph (1), the Office of Self-Governance^* must be the lead agency for the Department^*. (c) Adaptation of procedures The Secretary must adapt the negotiated rulemaking procedures to the unique context of self-governance and the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian Tribes. (d) Effect (1) Repeal The Secretary may repeal any regulation that is inconsistent with this chapter. (2) Conflicting provisions Subject to section 101(a) of the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act and except about programs described under section 5363(c) of this title , this subchapter must supersede any conflicting provision of law (including any conflicting regulations). (3) Effectiveness without regard to regulations The lack of promulgated regulations on an issue must not limit the effect or implementation of this subchapter.