25 CFR §1000.2615
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- (a)The Secretary shall issue a notice of consultation which includes:
- (1)Sufficient information on the topic to be discussed, in an accessible language and format, and context for the consultation topic, to facilitate meaningful consultation;
- (2)Identification of a timeline of the process and possible outcomes for Departmental action under consideration;
- (3)The date, time, and location of the consultation;
- (4)If consulting virtually or by telephone, links to join or register in advance;
- (5)An explanation of any time constraints known to the Department at that time;
- (6)Deadlines for Tribes and Consortia to submit written comments on the topic; and
- (7)The names and contact information for Departmental staff who can provide additional information on the consultation.
- (b)The Secretary shall provide notice of at least 30 days to Tribes and Consortia of any planned consultation sessions.
- (c)The Secretary shall distribute such notice under this section to each Tribe/Consortium through:
- (d)The Secretary should, to the greatest extent practical, provide appropriate, available information on the subject of consultation including, where consistent with applicable law, a proposed agenda, framing paper, and other relevant documents to assist in the consultation process.