((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.August 18, 20002000-08-18

((2)) ** Publication of proposed regulations** Proposed regulations to implement this subchapter shall be published in the Federal Register by the Secretary no later than 1 year after .August 18, 20002000-08-18

((3)) ** Expiration of authority** The authority to promulgate regulations under paragraph (1) shall expire 21 months after .August 18, 20002000-08-18

((b)) ** Committee**

((1)) ** In general** A negotiated rulemaking committee established pursuant to to carry out this section shall have as its members only Federal and tribal government representatives, a majority of whom shall be nominated by and be representatives of Indian tribes with funding agreements under this chapter.section 565 of title 5

((2)) ** Requirements** The committee shall confer with, and accommodate participation by, representatives of Indian tribes, inter-tribal consortia, tribal organizations, and individual tribal members.

((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** The lack of promulgated regulations shall not limit the effect of this subchapter.

((e)) ** Effect of circulars, policies, manuals, guidances, and rules** Unless expressly agreed to by the participating Indian tribe in the compact or funding agreement, the participating Indian tribe shall not be subject to any agency circular, policy, manual, guidance, or rule adopted by the Indian Health Service, except for the eligibility provisions of and regulations promulgated under this section.section 5324(g) of this title