291.6—What must the Secretary do upon receiving a proposal?
Upon receipt of a proposal requesting Class III gaming procedures, the Secretary must:
(a)
Within 15 days, notify the Indian tribe in writing that the proposal has been received, and whether any information required under § 291.4 is missing;
(b)
Within 30 days of receiving a complete proposal, notify the Indian tribe in writing whether the Indian tribe meets the eligibility requirements in § 291.3. The Secretary's eligibility determination is final for the Department.