25 C.F.R. § 1000.190 – What happens if a Tribe/Consortium is selected to participate but does not execute a compact and a funding agreement?

(a) The Tribe/Consortium remains eligible to negotiate a compact and funding agreement at any time unless:
1. (1) It does not satisfy the eligibility requirements under 25 U.S.C. 5362(c); or
2. (2) Submits a Tribal resolution or official action by the Tribal governing body to the Director, OSG requesting to withdraw its request to participate in Self Governance.
(b) Whether or not a Tribe/Consortium executes an agreement has no effect on the selection of up to 50 new Tribes/Consortia in a subsequent year.