D.C. Code § 4-1303.36
Rules.
The Mayor shall, pursuant to subchapter I of Chapter 5 of Title 2 , issue rules to implement the provisions of this part. The rules issued pursuant to this section shall be transmitted to the Council within 30 days of February 13, 2002, for a 45-day period of Council review (excluding days of Council recess). If the Council does not approve or disapprove the rules by resolution within the 45-day review period, the rules shall be deemed approved.