---
kind: "section"
citation: "42 C.F.R. § 137.247"
title: "42"
number: "137.247"
heading: "What is the effective date of a retrocession?"
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/42/137.247"
---

# §137.247. What is the effective date of a retrocession?


Unless the request for retrocession is rescinded, the retrocession becomes effective within the timeframe specified by the parties in the compact or funding agreement.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:

- (a) **The earlier of 1 year after—**
  - (1) The date of submission of the request, or
  - (2) The date on which the funding agreement expires; or
- (b) **Whatever date is mutually agreed upon by the Secretary and the retroceding Self-Governance Tribe.**

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 25 U.S.C. 458 et seq.

### Source

Source: 67 FR 35342, May 17, 2002, unless otherwise noted.