42 CFR §137.325

1. (a)A Self-Governance Tribe may start the process of developing a construction project agreement by:
   1. (1)Notifying the Secretary in writing that the Self-Governance Tribe wishes to enter into a pre-agreement negotiation phase as set forth in section 105(m)(3) of the Act [25 U.S.C. 450j(m)(3)]; or
   2. (2)Submitting a proposed construction project agreement. This proposed agreement may be the final proposal, or it may be a draft for consideration and negotiation, or
   3. (3)A combination of the actions described in paragraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this section.
2. (b)Upon receiving a Self-Governance Tribe's request to enter into a pre-negotiation phase the Secretary shall take the steps outlined in section 105(m)(3) of the Act [25 U.S.C. 450j(m)(3)].