Within 10 days of the Secretary's approval or disapproval of a final proposed TERA, the Secretary must notify the Tribal governing body in writing and take the following actions:

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If the Secretary's decision is .  .  . Then the Secretary will .  .  .
(a) To approve the final proposed TERA (1) Sign the TERA making it effective on the date of signature, and return the signed TERA to the Tribal governing body; and
(2) Maintain a copy of the TERA and any subsequent amendments or supplements to the TERA.
(b) To disapprove the final proposed TERA Send the Tribe a notice of disapproval that must include:
(1) A detailed written explanation of each reason for the disapproval;
(2) The changes or other actions required to address each reason for the Secretary's disapproval;
(3) An opportunity to revise and resubmit the TERA: and
(4) A statement that the decision is a final agency action and is subject to judicial review.

[73 FR 12821, Mar. 10, 2008, as amended at 84 FR 69612, Dec. 18, 2019]


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