Regulations last checked for updates: Jun 02, 2024

Title 25 - Indians last revised: Mar 22, 2024
§ 1000.135 - How will a bureau negotiate an annual funding agreement for a program of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe?

(a) If a program is of special geographic, historical, or cultural significance to more than one Tribe, the bureau may allocate the program among the several Tribes/Consortia or select one Tribe/Consortium with whom to negotiate an AFA.

(b) In making a determination under paragraph (a) of this section, the bureau will, in consultation with the affected Tribes, consider:

(1) The special significance of each Tribe's or Consortium member's interest; and

(2) The statutory objectives being served by the bureau program.

(c) The bureau's decision will be final for the Department.

authority: 25 U.S.C. 458aa-gg.
source: 65 FR 78703, Dec. 15, 2000, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 25 CFR 1000.135