What happens if the Secretary takes no action within the 60-day period (or any extensions thereof)?

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The final offer is:

(a) Accepted automatically by operation of law for a compact or funding agreement provision except as to its application to a program described under 25 U.S.C. 5363(c); or

(b) Rejected automatically by operation of law with respect to any program described under 25 U.S.C. 5363(c).

eCFR data current as of: November 5, 2026

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