CFR > Title 42 - Public Health > CHAPTER I—PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER M—INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (parts 136 to 138) > PART 137—TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE > SUBPART L—Retrocession (§137.245 to §137.251.) > 137.247—What is the effective date of a retrocession?

137.247—What is the effective date of a retrocession?

Unless the request for retrocession is rescinded, the retrocession becomes effective within the timeframe specified by the parties in the compact or funding agreement. In the absence of a specification, the retrocession becomes effective on:
(a) The earlier of 1 year after:
(1) The date of submission of the request, or
(2) The date on which the funding agreement expires; or
(b) Whatever date is mutually agreed upon by the Secretary and the retroceding Self-Governance Tribe.