What must the Secretary do upon approval or disapproval of a final proposed TERA?

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:

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]