§137.247. What is the effective date of a retrocession?
42 C.F.R. § 137.247
Unless the request for retrocession is rescinded, the retrocession becomes effective within the timeframe specified by the parties in the compact or funding agreement. In the absence of a specification, the retrocession becomes effective on:
The earlier of 1 year after—
The date of submission of the request, or
The date on which the funding agreement expires; or
Whatever date is mutually agreed upon by the Secretary and the retroceding Self-Governance Tribe.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Authority
Authority: 25 U.S.C. 458 et seq.
Source
Source: 67 FR 35342, May 17, 2002, unless otherwise noted.