((a)) ** In general**

((1)) ** Promulgation** Not later than 90 days after , the Secretary shall initiate procedures under subchapter III of chapter 5 of title 5 to negotiate and promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this subchapter.October 21, 20202020-10-21

((2)) ** Publication of proposed regulations** Proposed regulations to implement this subchapter shall be published in the Federal Register not later than 38 months after .October 21, 20202020-10-21

((3)) ** Expiration of authority** The authority to promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) shall expire on the date that is 50 months after .October 21, 20202020-10-21

((b)) ** Committee**

((1)) ** Membership** A negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to to carry out this section shall have as its members only representatives of the Federal Government and Tribal government.section 565 of title 5

((2)) ** Lead agency** Among the Federal representatives described in paragraph (1), the Office of Self-Governance shall be the lead agency for the Department.

((c)) ** Adaptation of procedures** The Secretary shall adapt the negotiated rulemaking procedures to the unique context of self-governance and the government-to-government relationship between the United States and Indian Tribes.

((d)) ** Effect**

((1)) ** Repeal** The Secretary may repeal any regulation that is inconsistent with this chapter.

((2)) ** Conflicting provisions** Subject to section 101(a) of the PROGRESS for Indian Tribes Act and except with respect to programs described under , this subchapter shall supersede any conflicting provision of law (including any conflicting regulations).section 5363(c) of this title

((3)) ** Effectiveness without regard to regulations** The lack of promulgated regulations on an issue shall not limit the effect or implementation of this subchapter.