1000.29—What happens if a Tribe/Consortium is selected from the applicant pool but does not execute a compact and an AFA during the calendar year?
(a)
The Tribe/Consortium remains eligible to negotiate a compact and annual funding agreement at any time unless:
(1)
It notifies the Director in writing that it no longer wishes to be eligible to participate in the Tribal Self-Governance Program;
(3)
Submits documentation evidencing a Tribal resolution requesting removal from the application pool.
(b)
The failure of the Tribe/Consortium to execute an agreement has no effect on the selection of up to 50 additional Tribes/Consortia in a subsequent year.